Tenant referencing in Slough
For landlords and letting agents letting in Slough: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Slough
Slough has one of the largest private rented sectors in the South East: almost a third of households rented privately in 2021, and the share grew faster here than anywhere else in the region. Much of it is Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Chalvey and Upton, inter-war semis, and office blocks converted to flats in the town centre. Shared houses and houses with outbuildings let as separate homes have been a long-standing concern. Being next to Heathrow and on the Elizabeth line keeps demand high.
The income a tenant needs in Slough
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 Slough’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 | £1,565 | £46,950 | £56,340 |
| Shared by two | £783 each | £23,475 each | £28,170 |
| Shared by three | £522 each | £15,650 each | £18,780 |
Landlord licensing in Slough
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme in force: the earlier scheme in Chalvey and Slough Central ran from 2019 to 2024. A borough-wide selective scheme for single-household lets was consulted on from 15 July to September 2026; the Cabinet had not decided at the last check.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing in force since the earlier borough-wide scheme ended in 2024. A new borough-wide additional scheme (smaller HMOs with three or four sharers, and poorly converted blocks of flats) was consulted on alongside the selective scheme in 2026. Larger HMOs need a mandatory licence.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Slough Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Slough
- 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 Slough
Slough town centre
SL1Flats over shops, office-to-residential conversions and new apartment towers near the station.
Chalvey
SL1Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many privately let, with some newer flats.
Upton Park
SL1Victorian and Edwardian villas and terraces south of the town centre, some split into flats.
Cippenham
SL1Inter-war and post-war semis and terraces, with newer estates to the west.
Britwell
SL2A large post-war estate of council-built houses and low-rise flats, partly regenerated.
Manor Park
SL2Post-war council-built houses and inter-war semis north of the town centre.
Langley
SL3Post-war and inter-war semis and terraces around the station, with newer apartment blocks.
Colnbrook
SL3A village near Heathrow with period cottages, post-war houses and homes affected by airport noise.
Wexham
SL2, SL3Inter-war and post-war family houses around the hospital, with some flats.
Postcode districts: SL1, SL2, SL3
Tenant referencing in Slough: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Slough?
£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 Slough?
At Slough’s average private rent of £1,565 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £46,950 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £56,340 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Slough?
No selective licensing scheme in force: the earlier scheme in Chalvey and Slough Central ran from 2019 to 2024. A borough-wide selective scheme for single-household lets was consulted on from 15 July to September 2026; the Cabinet had not decided at the last check. No additional HMO licensing in force since the earlier borough-wide scheme ended in 2024. A new borough-wide additional scheme (smaller HMOs with three or four sharers, and poorly converted blocks of flats) was consulted on alongside the selective scheme in 2026. Larger HMOs need a mandatory licence. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Slough Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Slough?
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 payment history from the bank statements, with AI comparing every document with the application.
For tenants: Tenants with disrepair, damp or safety problems can contact Slough Borough Council's private sector housing team, which can inspect homes and take action against landlords.