Tenant referencing in Mole Valley
For landlords and letting agents letting in Mole Valley and Dorking: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Mole Valley
Mole Valley is a mostly owner-occupied part of Surrey, with the towns of Dorking and Leatherhead, the suburban villages of Ashtead, Fetcham and Bookham, and rural villages in the Surrey Hills. Private lets are mainly flats in the town centres, Victorian terraces in Dorking and family houses in the suburbs. Many rural homes are older cottages, some listed and off mains gas, and Charlwood and Hookwood sit next to Gatwick.
The income a tenant needs in Mole Valley
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 Mole Valley’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 | £1,551 | £46,530 | £55,836 |
| Shared by two | £776 each | £23,265 each | £27,918 |
| Shared by three | £517 each | £15,510 each | £18,612 |
Landlord licensing in Mole Valley
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 facilities. From 1 April 2027 the council is to be replaced by the new East Surrey Council.
Fee: £868.50 for an HMO licence, with £50 off for members of a recognised landlords' association
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Mole Valley District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Mole Valley
- 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 Mole Valley
Dorking
RH4Victorian terraces and older cottages near the High Street, with inter-war and post-war estates on the hillsides.
Leatherhead
KT22Flats over shops and new apartment blocks in the town centre, with Victorian and post-war houses around it.
Ashtead
KT21Large inter-war and post-war detached and semi-detached houses, mostly owner-occupied.
Fetcham and Great Bookham
KT22, KT23Suburban estates of family houses and bungalows, with older village cottages in Bookham.
Capel and Beare Green
RH5Villages of older cottages and post-war houses south of Dorking.
Westcott and Brockham
RH4, RH3Surrey Hills villages of Victorian and older cottages around greens.
Charlwood and Hookwood
RH6Villages of timber-framed cottages and newer homes beside Gatwick Airport.
Abinger and Holmwood
RH5Scattered country houses, cottages and farm buildings in the Surrey Hills.
Postcode districts: RH4, RH5, KT21, KT22, KT23, KT24, RH6
Tenant referencing in Mole Valley: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Mole Valley?
£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 Mole Valley?
At Mole Valley’s average private rent of £1,551 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £46,530 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £55,836 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Mole Valley?
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 facilities. From 1 April 2027 the council is to be replaced by the new East Surrey Council. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Mole Valley District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Mole Valley?
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 Mole Valley District Council's housing team, which deals with repairs in rented homes and HMO licensing.