Tenant referencing in Richmond upon Thames
For landlords and letting agents letting in Richmond upon Thames and Richmond: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames has one of the lowest shares of private renting among London’s riverside boroughs (24.7% in 2021) and most homes are owner-occupied. The stock is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semis, with Georgian houses around Richmond and Twickenham and many conservation areas. Lets are often whole family houses or flats in period conversions; there are also riverside apartment blocks and some student lets near St Mary’s University in Strawberry Hill. Prices are among the highest in outer London.
The income a tenant needs in Richmond upon Thames
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 Richmond upon Thames’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 | £2,333 | £69,990 | £83,988 |
| Shared by two | £1,167 each | £34,995 each | £41,994 |
| Shared by three | £778 each | £23,330 each | £27,996 |
Landlord licensing in Richmond upon Thames
Selective licensing: None found: the council’s licensing page describes no selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: The council’s page describes mandatory HMO licensing only (five or more people in two or more households sharing facilities). One commercial guide claims an additional scheme from 1 February 2026, but the council’s own pages do not show one, so check with the council before relying on either.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Richmond upon Thames Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Richmond upon Thames
- 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 Richmond upon Thames
Richmond
TW9, TW10Georgian and Victorian houses near the Green and the Hill, many split into flats, plus riverside apartment blocks.
Kew
TW9Victorian and Edwardian family houses on quiet streets near the Gardens and station.
Twickenham
TW1, TW2Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semis, with flats near the town centre and the stadium.
St Margarets
TW1Late-Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semis, some converted into flats.
Whitton
TW2Mostly interwar semi-detached and terraced houses.
Teddington
TW11Victorian and Edwardian terraces and family houses, with riverside flats near the lock.
Hampton
TW12A mix of Victorian cottages, interwar semis and post-war houses near Bushy Park and the river.
Ham
TW10Post-war estates, including Ham Close, alongside older cottages and larger houses near Ham Common.
Barnes
SW13Victorian and Edwardian terraces and larger detached houses near the river and the Common.
East Sheen and Mortlake
SW14Edwardian and interwar family houses, with riverside flats in Mortlake.
Postcode districts: TW1, TW2, TW9, TW10, TW11, TW12, SW13, SW14, KT1
Tenant referencing in Richmond upon Thames: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Richmond upon Thames?
£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 Richmond upon Thames?
At Richmond upon Thames’s average private rent of £2,333 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £69,990 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £83,988 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Richmond upon Thames?
None found: the council’s licensing page describes no selective licensing scheme. The council’s page describes mandatory HMO licensing only (five or more people in two or more households sharing facilities). One commercial guide claims an additional scheme from 1 February 2026, but the council’s own pages do not show one, so check with the council before relying on either. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Richmond upon Thames Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Richmond upon Thames?
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: Richmond Council’s private sector housing team can inspect rented homes for disrepair and hazards; tenants can contact it through the council’s private housing pages.