Tenant referencing in South Holland
For landlords and letting agents letting in South Holland and Spalding: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in South Holland
South Holland is a flat, low-lying fenland district centred on Spalding, with farming and food processing as the main employers. Homes are mostly brick-built terraces, bungalows and post-war and new-build estates, with Georgian houses in the centres of Spalding and Long Sutton. Private renting grew quickly between 2011 and 2021, much of it shared and family houses let to workers in agriculture and food factories. Most of the district is below sea level at high tide and relies on drainage boards.
The income a tenant needs in South Holland
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 South Holland’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 | £759 | £22,770 | £27,324 |
| Shared by two | £380 each | £11,385 each | £13,662 |
| Shared by three | £253 each | £7,590 each | £9,108 |
Landlord licensing in South Holland
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only HMOs with five or more people from two or more households need a mandatory licence. The council's private sector housing team has prosecuted landlords of unlicensed HMOs in Spalding.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with South Holland District Council before letting.
Referencing a tenant in South Holland
- 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 South Holland
Spalding
PE11The main town, with Georgian and Victorian houses along the River Welland, terraces, and large post-war and new-build estates.
Holbeach
PE12A market town of Victorian terraces and post-war estates, with newer homes on its edges.
Long Sutton
PE12A small market town with period houses near the square and later estates.
Sutton Bridge
PE12A village by the River Nene with terraces, bungalows and newer houses.
Crowland
PE6A small town of stone and brick houses around the abbey and Trinity Bridge.
Donington
PE11A village of brick cottages and post-war houses in the north of the district.
Pinchbeck
PE11A large village north of Spalding with bungalows and modern estates.
Gosberton
PE11A fenland village of older cottages, bungalows and some new building.
Moulton and Weston
PE12Fenland villages of cottages, bungalows and farm houses between Spalding and Holbeach.
Postcode districts: PE6, PE11, PE12
Tenant referencing in South Holland: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in South Holland?
£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 South Holland?
At South Holland’s average private rent of £759 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £22,770 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £27,324 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in South Holland?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: only HMOs with five or more people from two or more households need a mandatory licence. The council's private sector housing team has prosecuted landlords of unlicensed HMOs in Spalding. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with South Holland District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in South Holland?
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 South Holland District Council's private sector housing team, which can inspect homes and take action against landlords.