Tenant referencing in Warwick
For landlords and letting agents letting in Warwick and Leamington Spa: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Warwick
Warwick district is centred on Leamington Spa, whose Regency and Victorian terraces have largely been converted to flats, and on the historic county town of Warwick. Students of the University of Warwick live mainly in Leamington and Kenilworth, so shared houses are common, and the council licenses most HMOs district-wide. Large new estates have been built south of Warwick and Leamington, while the rural west has older cottages and farm conversions. Rents are among the highest in the West Midlands.
The income a tenant needs in Warwick
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 Warwick’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 | £1,244 | £37,320 | £44,784 |
| Shared by two | £622 each | £18,660 each | £22,392 |
| Shared by three | £415 each | £12,440 each | £14,928 |
Landlord licensing in Warwick
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: District-wide additional HMO licensing in force from 18 January 2024 to 17 January 2029: houses and flats (including purpose-built student flats) let to three or more people from two or more households need a licence, on top of national mandatory HMO licensing.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Warwick District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Warwick
- 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 Warwick
Leamington Spa town centre
CV31, CV32Regency and Victorian stucco terraces and villas, many split into flats, with flats over shops along the Parade.
Old Town and Clarendon, Leamington
CV31, CV32Victorian terraces popular with students, a large share let as shared houses.
Warwick
CV34Historic timber-framed and Georgian houses in the centre, Victorian terraces nearby and large modern estates such as Chase Meadow and Warwick Gates.
Whitnash
CV31Post-war and modern semi-detached and detached houses, with newer estates on the southern edge.
Kenilworth
CV8Older cottages near the castle and Abbey Fields, interwar semis and many students' shared houses close to the University of Warwick.
Lillington
CV32Post-war council estates with low-rise flats and terraces, alongside private semis.
Radford Semele and Bishop's Tachbrook
CV31, CV33Village cottages with large new-build estates added on the edge of Leamington.
Hatton, Lapworth and rural west
CV35, B94Brick farmhouses, barn conversions and canal-side cottages in small villages.
Postcode districts: CV31, CV32, CV33, CV34, CV35, CV8
Tenant referencing in Warwick: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Warwick?
£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 Warwick?
At Warwick’s average private rent of £1,244 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £37,320 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £44,784 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Warwick?
No selective licensing scheme. District-wide additional HMO licensing in force from 18 January 2024 to 17 January 2029: houses and flats (including purpose-built student flats) let to three or more people from two or more households need a licence, on top of national mandatory HMO licensing. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Warwick District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Warwick?
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: Warwick District Council's Private Sector Housing team deals with disrepair, unsafe conditions and HMO licensing in private rented homes.