Tenant referencing in Spelthorne
For landlords and letting agents letting in Spelthorne and Staines-upon-Thames: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Spelthorne
Spelthorne lies along the Thames next to Heathrow, made up of Staines-upon-Thames, Ashford, Sunbury, Shepperton and Stanwell. Most homes are inter-war and post-war semis and terraces, with riverside houses and bungalows, and Staines town centre has seen many new apartment blocks and office conversions. Private renting rose sharply between 2011 and 2021, and the growth of shared houses near the airport led to planning controls on HMOs in three wards. Much of the borough is at risk of Thames flooding.
The income a tenant needs in Spelthorne
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 Spelthorne’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 | £1,637 | £49,110 | £58,932 |
| Shared by two | £819 each | £24,555 each | £29,466 |
| Shared by three | £546 each | £16,370 each | £19,644 |
Landlord licensing in Spelthorne
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: a licence is needed only where five or more people form two or more households (the national mandatory scheme). Since April 2024 licences run for one, three or five years depending on risk. HMOs for seven or more people need planning permission, and an Article 4 Direction has covered three wards since 29 August 2025.
Fee: £2,225 for a new or renewed HMO licence, with discounts for accredited landlords and association members
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Spelthorne Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Spelthorne
- 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 Spelthorne
Staines-upon-Thames
TW18The main town, with Victorian terraces, riverside flats and many new apartment blocks, including office-to-flat conversions.
Ashford
TW15Inter-war and post-war semis and terraces, with flats near the station and town centre.
Sunbury-on-Thames
TW16Post-war estates, riverside houses in Lower Sunbury and flats near the station.
Shepperton
TW17A village of riverside homes, inter-war and post-war houses and some period cottages.
Stanwell
TW19Post-war council-built estates and semis close to Heathrow.
Stanwell Moor
TW19A small village of older cottages and post-war houses between reservoirs and the airport.
Laleham
TW18A riverside village of period houses, cottages and later detached homes.
Upper Halliford
TW17Mainly post-war semis and bungalows between Shepperton and Sunbury.
Postcode districts: TW15, TW16, TW17, TW18, TW19
Tenant referencing in Spelthorne: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Spelthorne?
£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 Spelthorne?
At Spelthorne’s average private rent of £1,637 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £49,110 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £58,932 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Spelthorne?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: a licence is needed only where five or more people form two or more households (the national mandatory scheme). Since April 2024 licences run for one, three or five years depending on risk. HMOs for seven or more people need planning permission, and an Article 4 Direction has covered three wards since 29 August 2025. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Spelthorne Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Spelthorne?
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 Spelthorne Borough Council's Environmental Health team, which inspects privately rented homes and enforces HMO licensing.