Tenant referencing in Waverley
For landlords and letting agents letting in Waverley and Godalming: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Waverley
Waverley is one of the most expensive districts in the South East, mostly owner-occupied, with private renting at about one household in seven. Its four towns, Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere and Cranleigh, have period centres with cottages, Georgian and Victorian houses, and many flats over shops. Students of the University for the Creative Arts rent in Farnham. The villages and Surrey Hills have tile-hung cottages and large detached homes, some on septic tanks or oil heating.
The income a tenant needs in Waverley
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 Waverley’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 | £1,470 | £44,100 | £52,920 |
| Shared by two | £735 each | £22,050 each | £26,460 |
| Shared by three | £490 each | £14,700 each | £17,640 |
Landlord licensing in Waverley
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies across the borough (five or more people from two or more households).
Fee: £807.70 for a new HMO licence, £710.50 to renew (council fee list)
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Waverley Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Waverley
- 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 Waverley
Farnham
GU9, GU10Georgian townhouses in the centre, Victorian terraces and large interwar and modern houses on the outskirts.
Godalming
GU7Timber-framed and Victorian houses in the old town, with post-war estates such as Binscombe and Ockford Ridge.
Haslemere
GU27Victorian and Edwardian villas, cottages and modern flats near the station.
Cranleigh
GU6Village-centre cottages with large new-build estates added in recent years.
Hindhead and Grayshott edge
GU26Detached houses and bungalows in wooded plots, with some flats in the village centre.
Milford and Witley
GU8Tile-hung cottages, interwar semis and larger country houses in the villages south of Godalming.
Elstead and Tilford
GU8, GU10Older brick and timber cottages and detached houses in rural villages.
Bramley
GU5Victorian villas and cottages with some post-war estates in a commuter village.
Postcode districts: GU7, GU8, GU9, GU10, GU26, GU27, GU6
Tenant referencing in Waverley: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Waverley?
£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 Waverley?
At Waverley’s average private rent of £1,470 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £44,100 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £52,920 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Waverley?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies across the borough (five or more people from two or more households). (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Waverley Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Waverley?
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 payment history from the bank statements, with AI comparing every document with the application.
For tenants: Waverley Borough Council's Private Sector Housing team handles disrepair, damp and mould and unsafe conditions in private rented homes, and licenses HMOs.