Tenant referencing in Hertsmere
For landlords and letting agents letting in Hertsmere and Borehamwood: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Hertsmere
Hertsmere lies just north of London, made up of Borehamwood, Potters Bar, Bushey, Radlett and green belt villages. Borehamwood's large post-war estates were built for families moving out of London, and many former council homes there are now privately let, alongside newer flats near the film studios. Bushey, Radlett and Potters Bar have interwar and Edwardian family houses and blocks of flats, with some very large detached homes. Prices and rents are high, and private renting grew faster than across the East of England between 2011 and 2021.
The income a tenant needs in Hertsmere
We check that a tenant’s yearly income is at least 30 times their monthly share of the rent, and that a guarantor earns at least 3 times the yearly rent they guarantee, with enough disposable income left each month to pay it. At Hertsmere’s average rent:
Income comes from the most reliable source: the salary the employer confirms, then payslips, then what was declared, checked against three months of bank statements.
| Monthly rent | Tenant needs a year | Guarantor needs a year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average home, one tenant | £1,789 | £53,670 | £64,404 |
| Shared by two | £895 each | £26,835 each | £32,202 |
| Shared by three | £596 each | £17,890 each | £21,468 |
Landlord licensing in Hertsmere
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: the council says it has not used this power. Mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. An Article 4 direction for Potters Bar (2026) means converting a home to a small HMO there needs planning permission, and revised HMO amenity standards apply from 25 November 2026.
Fee: £1,306 to renew an HMO licence for up to five people, plus £105 for each extra person
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Hertsmere Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Hertsmere
- Add the tenancyThe property, the rent, the move-in date and the applicant. Their link is emailed at once.
- They apply on their phoneFive years of addresses, work, 3 months of bank statements, payslips and ID, in about 10 minutes.
- We contact the refereesTheir employer, current and previous landlord, by email, automatically.
- You get the reportEvery check, the income from every source, and how we reached the outcome.
Where people rent in Hertsmere
Borehamwood
WD6Large post-war estates built for London overspill, with newer flats near the film studios and town centre.
Elstree
WD6A small village of period cottages and larger detached houses.
Potters Bar
EN6Interwar semis and detached houses, with post-war estates and town-centre flats.
Bushey
WD23Victorian and Edwardian houses, interwar semis and blocks of flats.
Bushey Heath
WD23Large detached houses and blocks of flats on the hill above Bushey.
Radlett
WD7Large detached Edwardian and interwar houses and newer apartment blocks.
Shenley
WD7A village of older cottages and homes in the converted former hospital site.
South Mimms
EN6A small village of cottages and post-war houses near the M25.
Postcode districts: WD6, WD7, WD23, WD25, EN6
Tenant referencing in Hertsmere: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Hertsmere?
£14.99 per applicant with Rentwick, the same for tenants and guarantors, paid by the landlord or agent. Tenants in England can’t be charged for referencing.
What income do tenants need to rent in Hertsmere?
At Hertsmere’s average private rent of £1,789 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £53,670 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £64,404 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Hertsmere?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: the council says it has not used this power. Mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. An Article 4 direction for Potters Bar (2026) means converting a home to a small HMO there needs planning permission, and revised HMO amenity standards apply from 25 November 2026. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Hertsmere Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Hertsmere?
The applicant applies on their phone in about 10 minutes. We email their employer and landlords straight away, so most references are back within a few working days, depending on how quickly the referees reply.
What does the reference check?
Three months of bank statements, payslips, income from every source, the employer, current and previous landlords, five years of addresses and a credit check, with AI comparing every document with the application.
For tenants: Tenants with disrepair, damp or safety problems in a private let can contact Hertsmere Borough Council's private sector housing team, after first reporting the problem to their landlord.