Tenant referencing in Tameside
For landlords and letting agents letting in Tameside and Ashton-under-Lyne: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Tameside
Tameside is made up of nine former mill towns east of Manchester, with a large stock of Victorian terraced houses and post-war council-built estates. Private renting grew faster than the regional average between 2011 and 2021, mostly in the older terraces of Ashton, Hyde and Stalybridge. Upland towns such as Mossley and Stalybridge have stone-built terraces on steep streets. Prices and rents are below the Greater Manchester average, attracting renters priced out of the city.
The income a tenant needs in Tameside
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 Tameside’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 | £917 | £27,510 | £33,012 |
| Shared by two | £459 each | £13,755 each | £16,506 |
| Shared by three | £306 each | £9,170 each | £11,004 |
Landlord licensing in Tameside
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people forming two or more households. Accredited landlords get 10% off the HMO licence fee.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Tameside
- 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 Tameside
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL6, OL7Victorian terraced streets around the town centre, flats over shops and post-war estates.
Stalybridge
SK15Stone and brick terraces on steep streets near the canal, and newer homes on the hillsides.
Hyde
SK14Red-brick terraces near the old mills, with inter-war and post-war estates.
Denton
M34Inter-war and post-war semis and terraces, with some older terraced streets.
Droylsden
M43Terraced streets and post-war semis, with newer flats near the marina and tram stop.
Dukinfield
SK16Victorian terraces and post-war council-built estates.
Mossley
OL5Stone-built mill workers' terraces and cottages on the edge of the Pennines.
Audenshaw
M34Mostly inter-war and post-war semi-detached family houses.
Postcode districts: OL5, OL6, OL7, SK14, SK15, SK16, M34, M43
Tenant referencing in Tameside: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Tameside?
£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 Tameside?
At Tameside’s average private rent of £917 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £27,510 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £33,012 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Tameside?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme found; mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people forming two or more households. Accredited landlords get 10% off the HMO licence fee. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Tameside?
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: Private tenants can contact Tameside Council's Housing Standards team about disrepair, damp and unsafe conditions in a rented home.