Tenant referencing in North Norfolk
For landlords and letting agents letting in North Norfolk and Cromer: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in North Norfolk
North Norfolk is a rural and coastal district of small market towns such as Cromer, Sheringham, North Walsham, Fakenham and Holt, and many flint villages. About one in six households rent privately, while second homes and holiday lets take up a large share of homes in coastal villages such as Wells and Blakeney. Much of the housing is older flint and brick cottages and bungalows, and many rural homes are off mains gas.
The income a tenant needs in North Norfolk
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 Norfolk’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 | £865 | £25,950 | £31,140 |
| Shared by two | £433 each | £12,975 each | £15,570 |
| Shared by three | £288 each | £8,650 each | £10,380 |
Landlord licensing in North Norfolk
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only the national mandatory licence for HMOs with five or more occupiers sharing facilities.
Fee: £930 for a five-year HMO licence for up to six units, plus £30 for each extra unit
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with North Norfolk District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in North Norfolk
- 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 Norfolk
Cromer
NR27Victorian seaside villas and terraces, many split into flats, with post-war estates inland.
Sheringham
NR26Flint and brick Victorian and Edwardian houses and terraces, with bungalows on the edges.
North Walsham
NR28A market town of older terraces and cottages, post-war estates and new-build homes.
Fakenham
NR21A market town of Georgian and Victorian houses and large post-war and modern estates.
Holt
NR25A Georgian town of brick and flint houses, with newer developments on the edges.
Wells-next-the-Sea
NR23Flint cottages and quayside buildings, with a high share of second homes and holiday lets.
Stalham and the Broads villages
NR12Older cottages, bungalows and riverside homes near the Norfolk Broads.
Aldborough and Erpingham
NR11Rural villages of flint and brick cottages, farmhouses and barn conversions.
Postcode districts: NR11, NR12, NR21, NR23, NR25, NR26, NR27, NR28
Tenant referencing in North Norfolk: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in North Norfolk?
£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 Norfolk?
At North Norfolk’s average private rent of £865 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £25,950 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £31,140 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in North Norfolk?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: only the national mandatory licence for HMOs with five or more occupiers sharing facilities. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with North Norfolk District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in North Norfolk?
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 Norfolk District Council's housing standards team, which inspects private rented homes and licenses HMOs.