Tenant referencing in Rushmoor
For landlords and letting agents letting in Rushmoor and Farnborough: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Rushmoor
Rushmoor is made up of the twin towns of Aldershot and Farnborough, both shaped by the army and aviation. Older terraces sit near the town centres and the former military areas, with large post-war estates around them and big new developments such as Wellesley on former army land. Around one in five households rents privately, a share that grew between 2011 and 2021. Many rented homes are flats in converted terraces and newer apartment blocks near the stations.
The income a tenant needs in Rushmoor
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 Rushmoor’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 | £1,342 | £40,260 | £48,312 |
| Shared by two | £671 each | £20,130 each | £24,156 |
| Shared by three | £447 each | £13,420 each | £16,104 |
Landlord licensing in Rushmoor
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only the national mandatory licence applies, for HMOs let to five or more people from two or more households.
Fee: £1,108 for a five-year HMO licence for 5 people, rising to £2,214 for 21 or more (council fee list)
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Rushmoor Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Rushmoor
- 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 Rushmoor
Aldershot town centre
GU11Victorian and Edwardian terraces, flats over shops and newer apartment blocks near the station.
Wellesley
GU11A large new-build development on former army land north of Aldershot, with houses and apartment blocks.
North Town
GU12Terraced and semi-detached houses alongside post-war estates in the north-east of Aldershot.
Farnborough town centre
GU14Flats over shops and recent apartment blocks around the regenerated town centre and station.
Cove
GU14Mainly post-war and 1960s–70s semi-detached and terraced family housing.
North Camp
GU14Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the old army camp, with flats above shops on the main road.
Southwood
GU14Later twentieth-century estates of detached and semi-detached houses on the western edge of Farnborough.
West Heath
GU14Mid-twentieth-century semis and bungalows with some newer infill.
Postcode districts: GU11, GU12, GU14
Tenant referencing in Rushmoor: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Rushmoor?
£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 Rushmoor?
At Rushmoor’s average private rent of £1,342 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £40,260 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £48,312 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Rushmoor?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: only the national mandatory licence applies, for HMOs let to five or more people from two or more households. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Rushmoor Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Rushmoor?
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, damp or safety problems can contact Rushmoor Borough Council's Private Sector Housing Team, which can inspect homes and take action against landlords.