Tenant referencing in Newark and Sherwood
For landlords and letting agents letting in Newark and Sherwood and Newark-on-Trent: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Newark and Sherwood
Newark and Sherwood stretches from the historic market town of Newark across the Trent valley to the former mining villages of Sherwood Forest. Private lets range from Victorian terraces and new-build estates in Newark to colliery-era houses in Ollerton, Rainworth and Blidworth, and cottages in villages such as Southwell and Collingham. Many Trent valley homes are low-lying and some rural properties are off mains gas.
The income a tenant needs in Newark and Sherwood
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 Newark and Sherwood’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 | £818 | £24,540 | £29,448 |
| Shared by two | £409 each | £12,270 each | £14,724 |
| Shared by three | £273 each | £8,180 each | £9,816 |
Landlord licensing in Newark and Sherwood
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme is listed.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme is listed: HMOs with five or more people from two or more households need the national mandatory licence from the district council.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Newark and Sherwood District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Newark and Sherwood
- 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 Newark and Sherwood
Newark-on-Trent
NG24Georgian and Victorian houses around the market place and castle, Victorian terraces and large post-war and new estates.
Balderton and Fernwood
NG24Post-war estates and large new-build developments on the south side of Newark.
Southwell
NG25A minster town of Georgian houses, listed cottages and some newer homes.
Ollerton and Boughton
NG22Former colliery villages of pit-era semis and terraces, with newer estates.
Edwinstowe
NG21A Sherwood Forest village of older cottages, colliery-era houses and modern estates.
Rainworth and Blidworth
NG21Former mining villages of colliery terraces, semis and post-war housing.
Collingham
NG23A Trent valley village of older brick cottages and later family houses.
Lowdham and Bleasby
NG14Commuter villages of cottages and detached houses near the railway line.
Postcode districts: NG24, NG22, NG21, NG23, NG25, NG14
Tenant referencing in Newark and Sherwood: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Newark and Sherwood?
£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 Newark and Sherwood?
At Newark and Sherwood’s average private rent of £818 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £24,540 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £29,448 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Newark and Sherwood?
No selective licensing scheme is listed. No additional HMO licensing scheme is listed: HMOs with five or more people from two or more households need the national mandatory licence from the district council. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Newark and Sherwood District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Newark and Sherwood?
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 Newark and Sherwood District Council's environmental health team, which deals with private housing standards and HMO licences.