Tenant Referencing Checks
92% of UK landlords reference their tenants. OpenRent has made it simple to get an in-depth overview of prospective tenants and their guarantors, with a comprehensive look at their financial status, credit score and risk assessment.
Standalone tenant referencing helps you make sure each applicant is suitable for your property. All you need to start is their name, email address and phone number.
Begin Referencing NowWhat we offer
Speedy Reference
One-off payment (per tenant):
£20Inc. VAT
- 1 Working Day (on average)
- Credit Check
- Linked Address, Identity & Fraud Information
- CCJs, Decrees, and other court information
- Right to Rent Check Advice
Comprehensive Reference
One-off payment (per tenant):
£20Inc. VAT
- 3-5 Working Days (on average)
- Credit Check
- Linked Address, Identity & Fraud Information
- CCJs, Decrees, and other court information
- Right to Rent Check Advice
- Affordability Rating
- Previous Landlord Reference
- Income & Employment Check
- Rent Guarantee Insurance Eligible
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Detailed Referencing Overview:
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Credit check Credit score obtained from suite of credit agencies (including Experian) - This is a statistical measure of the likelihood of the applicant paying on time |
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Fraud Checks Linked Address, Identity & Fraud Information searches |
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Outstanding debt search County Court Judgments (CCJs), Decrees and other court information registered over the last six years in the applicant's name |
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Right to Rent Check Advice We will help advise on the applicants right to rent, and collect document scans. The landlord, as required by law, then just needs to double check the details in person. |
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Affordability Rating We will ascertain, based on the tenants employment and earnings, whether they can afford the rent (or their portion of the rent) on your property. |
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Rent Guarantee Insurance
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have suspended sales of rent guarantee products.
We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused and are working with our insurance partners to resolve the situation.
If you have any questions, you can call our insurance providers Rentguard on 0113 320 7368.
Rent Guarantee Insurance is offered on all successful comprehensive references.
RGI covers you for any unpaid rent or legal expenses you might incur with this tenancy from just £55 for 6 months, or £89 for 12 months cover. You also get access to a free legal helpline for the duration of your policy to help with any issues as they arise. |
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Previous Landlord Reference (if applicable) If the tenant has a current or previous landlord we will obtain their information and request details to confirm the length of the tenancy, monthly amount, and confirming the tenants paid on time, looked after the property and left on good terms. |
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Income & Employment Check If the tenant is employed, we will use independent contact information to contact their employer and obtain details of their employment. This includes, their salary, occupation and length of employment. Where a tenant or guarantor is self-employed, we will use accountant details or bank statements to determine eligibility and provide this summary to the landlord. |
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| Time Taken | 3-5 Working Days (On Average) |
1 Working Day (On Average) |
| Cost Per Tenant or Guarantor | £20 | £20 |
