Tenant referencing in Runnymede
For landlords and letting agents letting in Runnymede and Addlestone: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Runnymede
Runnymede is a Surrey commuter borough along the Thames, with high house prices and some of Surrey's highest private renting, helped by Royal Holloway, University of London in Egham. Egham and Englefield Green have many student shared houses, while Addlestone and Chertsey mix Victorian terraces, post-war estates and new apartment blocks. Virginia Water is known for very large detached houses, and low-lying parts of Egham Hythe, Thorpe and Chertsey near the Thames are prone to flooding.
The income a tenant needs in Runnymede
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 Runnymede’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 | £1,587 | £47,610 | £57,132 |
| Shared by two | £794 each | £23,805 each | £28,566 |
| Shared by three | £529 each | £15,870 each | £19,044 |
Landlord licensing in Runnymede
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme found.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from two or more households) applies. Councillors have discussed extending licensing to all HMOs, but no scheme has been confirmed.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Runnymede Borough Council before letting.
Referencing a tenant in Runnymede
- 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 Runnymede
Egham
TW20Victorian terraces, post-war semis and many student shared houses near Royal Holloway.
Englefield Green
TW20A village by Windsor Great Park with cottages, large houses and many student lets.
Egham Hythe and Thorpe Lea
TW18, TW20Inter-war and post-war houses near the Thames, some on low-lying land.
Addlestone
KT15Victorian terraces, post-war estates and new town-centre apartment blocks.
New Haw and Woodham
KT15Inter-war and post-war semis and detached houses near the Wey Navigation.
Chertsey
KT16A historic town of Georgian and Victorian houses, with post-war estates and riverside homes.
Ottershaw
KT16Detached and semi-detached houses on a wooded village edge.
Virginia Water
GU25Large detached houses on the Wentworth estate and leafy private roads.
Thorpe
TW20Village cottages and houses near the lakes and Thorpe Park.
Postcode districts: KT15, KT16, TW18, TW20, GU25
Tenant referencing in Runnymede: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Runnymede?
£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 Runnymede?
At Runnymede’s average private rent of £1,587 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £47,610 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £57,132 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Runnymede?
No selective licensing scheme found. No additional HMO licensing scheme found; national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from two or more households) applies. Councillors have discussed extending licensing to all HMOs, but no scheme has been confirmed. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Runnymede Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Runnymede?
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 Runnymede Borough Council's environmental health team.