Tenant referencing in Trafford
For landlords and letting agents letting in Trafford and Sale: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Trafford
Trafford has the highest average house price in the North West, driven by Altrincham, Hale and Bowdon, and has some of Greater Manchester's most sought-after school catchments. Private renting is below the regional average and concentrated in Old Trafford, Stretford and Sale, close to the Metrolink into Manchester. Housing ranges from dense Victorian terraces in Old Trafford to large villas in Bowdon and post-war estates in Partington. New apartment blocks are going up around Stretford and Sale.
The income a tenant needs in Trafford
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 Trafford’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 | £1,362 | £40,860 | £49,032 |
| Shared by two | £681 each | £20,430 each | £24,516 |
| Shared by three | £454 each | £13,620 each | £16,344 |
Landlord licensing in Trafford
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; mandatory licensing applies to larger HMOs (five or more people from two or more households).
Fee: £1,012 to apply for an HMO licence for up to six bedrooms, plus £211 when it is granted
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Trafford Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Trafford
- 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 Trafford
Altrincham
WA14, WA15Victorian and Edwardian terraces and villas near the town centre, flats and large detached houses in Bowdon and Hale.
Sale
M33Victorian and inter-war semis and terraces, with apartments near the Metrolink and canal.
Stretford
M32Inter-war and post-war semis and terraces, with flats near the Mall and Old Trafford.
Old Trafford and Gorse Hill
M16, M32Dense Victorian terraced streets, many privately let, and newer flats near the stadiums.
Urmston and Flixton
M41Edwardian and inter-war semis and terraces popular with families.
Hale and Bowdon
WA15, WA14Large Victorian villas and detached houses on wide tree-lined roads.
Timperley
WA15Mostly inter-war and post-war semi-detached family houses.
Partington and Carrington
M31Post-war overspill estates and new-build homes on former industrial land.
Postcode districts: M16, M17, M31, M32, M33, M41, WA13, WA14, WA15
Tenant referencing in Trafford: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Trafford?
£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 Trafford?
At Trafford’s average private rent of £1,362 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £40,860 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £49,032 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Trafford?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme found; mandatory licensing applies to larger HMOs (five or more people from two or more households). (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Trafford Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Trafford?
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 Trafford Council's Housing Standards Team about disrepair, damp or unsafe conditions, or report a potentially unlicensed HMO online.