Tenant referencing in Teignbridge
For landlords and letting agents letting in Teignbridge and Newton Abbot: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Teignbridge
Teignbridge runs from the coast at Dawlish and Teignmouth to the edge of Dartmoor, with Newton Abbot as the main town. Private renting is a little below the national average, with lets in the Victorian terraces and flats of Newton Abbot and the seaside towns. Inland towns and villages have stone, cob and thatched cottages, many listed and some off the gas grid. Holiday and second homes are common on the coast.
The income a tenant needs in Teignbridge
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 Teignbridge’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 | £961 | £28,830 | £34,596 |
| Shared by two | £481 each | £14,415 each | £17,298 |
| Shared by three | £320 each | £9,610 each | £11,532 |
Landlord licensing in Teignbridge
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: the council operates only the mandatory scheme, for HMOs with five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Teignbridge District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Teignbridge
- 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 Teignbridge
Newton Abbot
TQ12Victorian terraces and villas near the centre, flats over shops and large post-war and new-build estates.
Kingsteignton
TQ12Post-war and modern estates of semi-detached and detached family houses.
Teignmouth
TQ14Georgian and Victorian seaside terraces, many split into flats, with newer homes on the hills.
Dawlish
EX7Victorian villas and terraces near the seafront and railway, with bungalows and estates inland.
Bovey Tracey
TQ13A Dartmoor-edge town of stone cottages and post-war and modern houses.
Ashburton and Buckfastleigh
TQ13, TQ11Small stone-built towns with listed cottages and terraces on the edge of Dartmoor.
Chudleigh
TQ13A small town of older stone houses and post-war estates.
Exminster and Kenton
EX6Villages near Exeter with cob and thatched cottages and newer estates.
Postcode districts: TQ12, TQ13, TQ14, EX6, EX7
Tenant referencing in Teignbridge: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Teignbridge?
£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 Teignbridge?
At Teignbridge’s average private rent of £961 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £28,830 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £34,596 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Teignbridge?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: the council operates only the mandatory scheme, for HMOs with five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Teignbridge District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Teignbridge?
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 Teignbridge District Council's Private Sector Housing team about disrepair, damp or unsafe conditions.