Tenant referencing in Tandridge
For landlords and letting agents letting in Tandridge and Oxted: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Tandridge
Tandridge is a largely rural, owner-occupied district in the Green Belt on the edge of London, with some of the highest prices in the South East. Private renting is below the regional average, with lets concentrated in Caterham, Whyteleafe and Oxted, close to the railway lines into London. The council has used an Article 4 Direction to control small HMOs in Caterham and Whyteleafe. The villages have many period cottages and large detached houses.
The income a tenant needs in Tandridge
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 Tandridge’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 | £1,649 | £49,470 | £59,364 |
| Shared by two | £825 each | £24,735 each | £29,682 |
| Shared by three | £550 each | £16,490 each | £19,788 |
Landlord licensing in Tandridge
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only mandatory licensing applies, for HMOs with five or more people forming two or more households. Separately, an Article 4 Direction from 9 February 2026 means planning permission is needed to turn a house into a small HMO in Caterham Valley, Caterham on the Hill and Whyteleafe.
Fee: £868.50 for a five-year mandatory HMO licence
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Tandridge District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Tandridge
- 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 Tandridge
Caterham
CR3Victorian and Edwardian houses in the valley, inter-war semis on the hill and flats on the former barracks site.
Whyteleafe
CR3Terraces and semis along the valley road with some newer flats.
Warlingham
CR6Mostly inter-war and post-war detached and semi-detached family houses.
Oxted and Hurst Green
RH8Edwardian and inter-war houses near the station, with post-war estates at Hurst Green.
Lingfield
RH7A village of older cottages and listed buildings with post-war and modern estates.
Godstone
RH9A village green with period cottages and some modern family housing.
Edenbridge fringe and Felbridge
TN8, RH19Rural cottages and detached houses on the Kent and Sussex borders.
Smallfield and Burstow
RH6Post-war and modern houses and bungalows near Gatwick.
Postcode districts: CR3, CR6, RH7, RH8, RH9, TN8, RH1
Tenant referencing in Tandridge: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Tandridge?
£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 Tandridge?
At Tandridge’s average private rent of £1,649 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £49,470 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £59,364 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Tandridge?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme; only mandatory licensing applies, for HMOs with five or more people forming two or more households. Separately, an Article 4 Direction from 9 February 2026 means planning permission is needed to turn a house into a small HMO in Caterham Valley, Caterham on the Hill and Whyteleafe. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Tandridge District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Tandridge?
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 Tandridge District Council's environmental health and private sector housing team about disrepair, damp or unsafe conditions.