Tenant referencing in Mid Sussex
For landlords and letting agents letting in Mid Sussex and Haywards Heath: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Mid Sussex
Mid Sussex is a mostly owner-occupied commuter district on the London to Brighton railway, with the towns of Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and East Grinstead and many villages. About one in seven households rent privately, often in Victorian and Edwardian houses near stations, flats in the town centres and new-build homes in Burgess Hill's growth areas. The villages have older timber-framed and listed cottages.
The income a tenant needs in Mid Sussex
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 Sussex’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 | £1,423 | £42,690 | £51,228 |
| Shared by two | £712 each | £21,345 each | £25,614 |
| Shared by three | £474 each | £14,230 each | £17,076 |
Landlord licensing in Mid Sussex
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, run by the council's Housing Standards Team.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Mid Sussex District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Mid Sussex
- 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 Sussex
Haywards Heath
RH16Victorian and Edwardian villas and terraces near the station, with large post-war and modern estates.
Burgess Hill
RH15Victorian terraces and semis in the centre, post-war estates and large new-build neighbourhoods on the edges.
East Grinstead
RH19Timber-framed and Tudor buildings on the High Street, with Victorian, post-war and modern houses around it.
Cuckfield
RH17A historic village of listed cottages and Georgian houses, with some later family homes.
Hassocks and Keymer
BN6Victorian and inter-war houses near the station at the foot of the South Downs, with newer estates.
Hurstpierpoint
BN6Old village cottages along the High Street and later estates of family houses.
Lindfield
RH16Timber-framed and Georgian houses around the common, with inter-war and post-war homes.
Copthorne and Crawley Down
RH10Villages of post-war and modern detached and semi-detached houses near Gatwick.
Postcode districts: RH15, RH16, RH17, RH19, RH10, BN6
Tenant referencing in Mid Sussex: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Mid Sussex?
£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 Sussex?
At Mid Sussex’s average private rent of £1,423 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £42,690 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £51,228 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Mid Sussex?
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, run by the council's Housing Standards Team. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Mid Sussex District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Mid Sussex?
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 Sussex District Council's Environmental Health Housing Standards Team, which deals with private rented housing.