Tenant referencing in North Kesteven
For landlords and letting agents letting in North Kesteven and Sleaford: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in North Kesteven
North Kesteven is a largely rural district between Lincoln and Sleaford, with suburban estates in North Hykeham and the villages south of Lincoln, and farming villages across the fens and the limestone heath. Most households own their homes, and private lets include estate houses near Lincoln, family homes near the RAF bases and cottages in the villages. Many fen and heath homes are off mains gas.
The income a tenant needs in North Kesteven
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 North Kesteven’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 | £824 | £24,720 | £29,664 |
| Shared by two | £412 each | £12,360 each | £14,832 |
| Shared by three | £275 each | £8,240 each | £9,888 |
Landlord licensing in North Kesteven
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only the national mandatory licence for HMOs with five or more people forming two or more households.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with North Kesteven District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in North Kesteven
- 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 North Kesteven
Sleaford
NG34Georgian and Victorian houses in the market town centre, with post-war and large new-build estates around it.
North Hykeham
LN6Post-war and modern estates of semis and detached houses on the edge of Lincoln.
Waddington
LN5A village of older stone cottages and estates, with service family housing near RAF Waddington.
Bracebridge Heath
LN4Post-war and modern estates on the cliff south of Lincoln.
Heighington and Washingborough
LN4Villages of stone cottages and later family houses east of Lincoln.
Ruskington
NG34A large village of older brick cottages, bungalows and post-war estates.
Navenby and the Cliff villages
LN5Limestone cottages and farmhouses along the Lincoln Cliff, with newer homes.
Metheringham and Billinghay
LN4Fen-edge villages of brick cottages, bungalows and modern estates.
Postcode districts: NG34, LN4, LN5, LN6
Tenant referencing in North Kesteven: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in North Kesteven?
£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 North Kesteven?
At North Kesteven’s average private rent of £824 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £24,720 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £29,664 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in North Kesteven?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: only the national mandatory licence for HMOs with five or more people forming two or more households. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with North Kesteven District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in North Kesteven?
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 North Kesteven District Council's private sector housing team, which enforces housing standards in rented homes.