Tenant referencing in Windsor and Maidenhead
For landlords and letting agents letting in Windsor and Maidenhead and Maidenhead: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Windsor and Maidenhead
Windsor and Maidenhead is one of the most expensive areas in the South East, from Ascot's large detached houses to Thames-side villages such as Cookham and Bray. Private renting grew quickly between 2011 and 2021, helped by commuters to London and Heathrow, and by new apartment blocks in Maidenhead town centre near the Elizabeth line. Windsor has many period terraces split into flats. Much of the riverside, including Datchet, Wraysbury and parts of Eton, lies in the Thames floodplain.
The income a tenant needs in Windsor and Maidenhead
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 Windsor and Maidenhead’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 | £1,801 | £54,030 | £64,836 |
| Shared by two | £901 each | £27,015 each | £32,418 |
| Shared by three | £600 each | £18,010 each | £21,612 |
Landlord licensing in Windsor and Maidenhead
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more occupiers from two or more households sharing facilities).
Fee: £920.70 for a new HMO licence on a first property, £847 for later properties (council fees from April 2023)
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Windsor and Maidenhead
- 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 Windsor and Maidenhead
Windsor town centre
SL4Georgian and Victorian terraces and townhouses near the castle, many split into flats, with modern apartments by the river.
Clewer and Dedworth
SL4Victorian terraces near Clewer and large post-war estates in Dedworth.
Maidenhead town centre
SL6New apartment blocks from the town centre regeneration and the Elizabeth line, with older terraces nearby.
Furze Platt and Cox Green
SL6Interwar and post-war semis and 1960s to 1980s estates.
Ascot and Sunninghill
SL5Large detached houses in wooded grounds, gated developments and some flats near the racecourse.
Eton
SL4Historic brick houses and flats along the High Street, many in a flood-risk area.
Datchet and Wraysbury
SL3, TW19Village houses and riverside bungalows next to the Thames and lakes, much of it in the floodplain.
Cookham and Bray
SL6Period cottages, riverside houses and large detached homes in Thames-side villages.
Postcode districts: SL4, SL5, SL6, SL3, SL1
Tenant referencing in Windsor and Maidenhead: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Windsor and Maidenhead?
£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 Windsor and Maidenhead?
At Windsor and Maidenhead’s average private rent of £1,801 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £54,030 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £64,836 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Windsor and Maidenhead?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more occupiers from two or more households sharing facilities). (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Windsor and Maidenhead?
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: The Royal Borough's housing standards team investigates disrepair and unsafe conditions in private rented homes and licenses HMOs.