Tenant referencing in North Somerset
For landlords and letting agents letting in North Somerset and Weston-super-Mare: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in North Somerset
Weston-super-Mare holds much of North Somerset's private rented stock, especially in the Victorian villas and terraces near the centre and seafront, many of them converted into flats. Clevedon has similar seaside period homes, while Portishead has grown fast with new-build estates and marina apartments. Nailsea, Worle and the villages are mainly owner-occupied family homes, and large new estates continue around Weston at Locking Castle and Haywood Village.
The income a tenant needs in North Somerset
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 Somerset’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 | £1,209 | £36,270 | £43,524 |
| Shared by two | £605 each | £18,135 each | £21,762 |
| Shared by three | £403 each | £12,090 each | £14,508 |
Landlord licensing in North Somerset
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. A scheme proposed in 2016 for Central ward and part of Hillside in Weston-super-Mare was dropped after a legal challenge by landlords.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people forming two or more households) applies.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with North Somerset Council before letting.
Referencing a tenant in North Somerset
- 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 Somerset
Weston-super-Mare town centre
BS23Victorian and Edwardian villas and terraces, many split into flats, close to the seafront.
Worle
BS22Older village houses surrounded by large post-war and 1980s–90s estates.
Locking Castle and Haywood Village
BS24Modern estates, including the new-build Haywood Village on the former Locking airfield.
Clevedon
BS21Victorian seaside villas and terraces, with post-war and newer estates inland.
Portishead
BS20An older town centre with large new-build estates and apartments around the marina.
Nailsea
BS48Mostly 1960s–80s family houses and bungalows.
Yatton and Congresbury
BS49Village houses, bungalows and newer estates.
Long Ashton
BS41A commuter village on the edge of Bristol with period cottages and suburban homes.
Winscombe and Banwell
BS25, BS29Stone cottages and village houses below the Mendips.
Postcode districts: BS20, BS21, BS22, BS23, BS24, BS25, BS29, BS40, BS41, BS48, BS49
Tenant referencing in North Somerset: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in North Somerset?
£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 Somerset?
At North Somerset’s average private rent of £1,209 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £36,270 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £43,524 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in North Somerset?
No selective licensing scheme. A scheme proposed in 2016 for Central ward and part of Hillside in Weston-super-Mare was dropped after a legal challenge by landlords. No additional HMO licensing scheme found; national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people forming two or more households) applies. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with North Somerset Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in North Somerset?
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 can report disrepair, damp or unsafe conditions in privately rented homes to North Somerset Council's private housing team.