Tenant referencing in South Kesteven
For landlords and letting agents letting in South Kesteven and Grantham: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in South Kesteven
South Kesteven runs from Grantham in the north to Stamford and the Deepings in the south. Grantham has Victorian terraces, post-war estates and large new developments, and is where most HMOs are; Stamford is known for its limestone Georgian houses and is far more expensive. Bourne and the Deepings have grown with new-build estates for commuters to Peterborough. Private renting rose to nearly one in five households by 2021, and RAF bases nearby add demand for family lets.
The income a tenant needs in South Kesteven
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 Kesteven’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 | £841 | £25,230 | £30,276 |
| Shared by two | £421 each | £12,615 each | £15,138 |
| Shared by three | £280 each | £8,410 each | £10,092 |
Landlord licensing in South Kesteven
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs with five or more occupiers from two or more households need a mandatory licence, whatever the number of storeys. Councillors have called for tighter controls on small HMOs in Grantham, but no wider licensing was in force at the last check.
Fee: £1,133.50 for a new five-bedroom HMO licence (Part A £570.50 plus Part B £563), more for extra bedrooms (2026/27)
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with South Kesteven District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in South Kesteven
- 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 Kesteven
Grantham
NG31The largest town, with Victorian terraces near the centre and station, inter-war and post-war estates and new-build homes to the south.
Stamford
PE9A stone-built Georgian town, much of it a conservation area, with later estates on the edges.
Bourne
PE10A market town that has grown with large new-build estates around an older centre.
The Deepings
PE6Market Deeping and Deeping St James, with stone cottages along the Welland and large post-war estates.
Barrowby
NG32A village west of Grantham with older stone houses and modern estates.
Colsterworth
NG33A village near the A1 with stone cottages and newer housing.
Corby Glen
NG33A small village of stone houses and some new building.
Great Gonerby
NG31A village on the edge of Grantham with older cottages and post-war houses.
Long Bennington
NG23A long village of brick cottages and modern houses north of Grantham.
Postcode districts: NG31, NG32, NG33, NG34, NG23, PE6, PE9, PE10
Tenant referencing in South Kesteven: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in South Kesteven?
£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 Kesteven?
At South Kesteven’s average private rent of £841 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £25,230 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £30,276 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in South Kesteven?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs with five or more occupiers from two or more households need a mandatory licence, whatever the number of storeys. Councillors have called for tighter controls on small HMOs in Grantham, but no wider licensing was in force at the last check. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with South Kesteven District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in South Kesteven?
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 Kesteven District Council's Private Sector Housing team, which can inspect homes and take action against landlords.