Tenant referencing in Mid Devon
For landlords and letting agents letting in Mid Devon and Tiverton: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Mid Devon
Mid Devon is a largely rural district built around the towns of Tiverton, Cullompton and Crediton, with many small villages and farms. Rented homes range from Victorian terraces and post-war houses in the towns to cob and stone cottages in the villages, and large new estates are being built near the M5. Many rural homes are off mains gas and some are listed or thatched.
The income a tenant needs in Mid Devon
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 Mid Devon’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 | £881 | £26,430 | £31,716 |
| Shared by two | £441 each | £13,215 each | £15,858 |
| Shared by three | £294 each | £8,810 each | £10,572 |
Landlord licensing in Mid Devon
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only the national mandatory licence for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing amenities.
Fee: £1,083 for a new HMO licence (3 to 5 units) or £615 for a renewal (2026/27)
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Mid Devon District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Mid Devon
- 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 Mid Devon
Tiverton
EX16Victorian and Georgian terraces around the old lace-mill town, with large post-war and new-build estates.
Cullompton
EX15A market town of older terraces and cottages, with new estates near the M5.
Crediton
EX17Georgian and Victorian houses on the long high street and post-war estates on the hillsides.
Willand
EX15A village that has grown with estates of modern family houses.
Uffculme
EX15Cob and stone cottages in the old village, with newer houses.
Bampton
EX16A small Exe valley town of stone cottages and terraces.
Silverton and Thorverton
EX5Villages of cob and thatched cottages and small modern developments.
Copplestone and Morchard Bishop
EX17Rural villages of older cottages, farmhouses and barn conversions.
Postcode districts: EX16, EX15, EX17, EX5, EX20, EX18
Tenant referencing in Mid Devon: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Mid Devon?
£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 Mid Devon?
At Mid Devon’s average private rent of £881 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £26,430 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £31,716 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Mid Devon?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: only the national mandatory licence for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing amenities. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Mid Devon District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Mid Devon?
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 or safety concerns can contact Mid Devon District Council's private sector housing team, which can inspect homes and take enforcement action.