Tenant Referencing
Speedy Reference - £9.99
For landlords in a hurry.
The minimal checks every landlord should make before getting a tenant. Typically returns a result in 1 hour 1.
The minimal checks every landlord should make before getting a tenant. Typically returns a result in 1 hour 1.
Full Reference - £24.99
For complete peace of mind.
Everything from Speedy Reference, plus the checks listed below.
Typically returns a result in 2-4 days1.
Everything from Speedy Reference, plus the checks listed below.
Typically returns a result in 2-4 days1.
| Speedy | Full | |
|---|---|---|
| Credit check | ||
| Bankruptcy data | ||
| Address | ||
| Electoral roll | ||
| Alias name search | ||
| Previous address | ||
| CCJ search | ||
| SMS alerts to tenants | ||
| Right to Rent | ||
| Employment | ||
| Income | ||
| Guarantor Reference2 | ||
| ID verification | ||
| Previous landlord | ||
| Affordability | ||
| Rent Guarantee eligibility |
1. Subject to tenant response times.
2. Optional guarantor charged as a Full Reference. You can only add a guarantor to an exsiting appliction using Full Reference for ALL applicants.
2. Optional guarantor charged as a Full Reference. You can only add a guarantor to an exsiting appliction using Full Reference for ALL applicants.
Tell us about the property and the tenant’s contact details.
Your tenants are invited to provide their information.
We send you a report detailing the results for each applicant.
Additional guarantor
Some tenants might require a guarantor to pass the affordability check. You can add a guarantor at any point to an existing Full Reference application by amending the application in your dashboard.Stand-alone guarantor
You can purchase a stand-alone guarantor reference by starting a new Full Reference application and only add the guarantor details (no tenant details are required).
Do you know who you're letting to?
Landlords and letting agents need to conduct thorough references and background checks to ensure they avoid bad tenants.
Electoral roll
Address
Credit
ID verification
CCJ search
Income
Our screening and background checks include; credit checks, bankruptcy data, previous address, CCJ search, electoral roll and more.
Letting agents
Letting agents receive volume-based discounts. sign up nowRent Guarantee eligibility
Even the best tenants can find their circumstances change suddenly, meaning they're unable to pay the rent. ...more
What is a Speedy Reference?
What is a Full Reference?
Income and landlord references
Stay updated in real-time
What is included in the report?
You will then see an overall result for the reference, such as "Pass" ...more
Comprehensive reference checks
- Speedy Reference
- Full Reference
- Stand-alone guarantor available
- Progress updates by SMS
- Monitor the progress online 24/7
- Download report once completed
- Volume-based discount for agents
Perform a tenant reference check to ensure you avoid bad tenants
84,000 Tenants in over 2 months of arrears1
£1,553 Average arrears for private renters2
Frequently asked questions
Can landlords do credit checks?
Yes, landlords can use third party credit agencies to run credit checks on potential tenants, but only if they have written permission from the tenant.
Most landlords will perform a credit check on potential tenants as part of the tenant referencing process during their rental application.
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Can landlords do credit checks?
TheHouseShop.com is a property marketplace that allows agents and individuals to list their homes to let and for sale for free. All landlords are verified to ensure that they own the property they are advertising with us.
How long will a credit check take?
A credit check usually takes 1 hour to complete, after we have been given permission from the tenant to perform the check and they have provided us with the appropriate documents required.
Read more: How long will a credit check take?
TheHouseShop.com is a property marketplace that allows agents and individuals to list their homes to let and for sale for free. All landlords are verified to ensure that they own the property they are advertising with us.
What does tenant referencing involve?
Tenant vetting or tenant referencing will involve a series of checks to determine if someone will be a reliable and responsible tenant. The reference will include various background checks such as employment status, identity checks, credit checks and references from past landlords.
Read more: What does tenant referencing involve?
TheHouseShop.com is a property marketplace that allows agents and individuals to list their homes to let and for sale for free. All landlords are verified to ensure that they own the property they are advertising with us.
How long does tenant referencing take?
A full tenant reference check shouldn’t usually take more than 48 hours once we have received permission from the tenants to perform the checks and have been given all the appropriate documents.
It may take longer to get the results of the reference if the tenant’s previous landlord or employer does not respond quickly.
A basic tenant reference usually takes an hour to complete once we have received permission from the tenants to perform the checks.
Read more: How long does tenant referencing take?
TheHouseShop.com is a property marketplace that allows agents and individuals to list their homes to let and for sale for free. All landlords are verified to ensure that they own the property they are advertising with us.
How does tenant referencing work?
It is likely a landlord will want to perform a reference check on a new tenant moving into their property. If your landlord/agent has decided to use TheHouseShop to perform this check, then you will receive a notification via email from us.
This email will ask you to check the details we have for you are correct and to upload any further information we need. This is also for you to agree for the check to be carried out, a landlord/agent cannot complete any check (credit or full reference) on a tenant without their written permission.
We will run the tenant referencing checks, verifying the information provided by you or your landlord on your behalf to ensure you are suitable to rent the property.
You will then be informed of the outcome of the reference check.
Read more: How does tenant referencing work?
TheHouseShop.com is a property marketplace that allows agents and individuals to list their homes to let and for sale for free. All landlords are verified to ensure that they own the property they are advertising with us.
What does a full tenant reference include?
A full tenant reference on TheHouseShop.com will include the following checks:
- Bankruptcy data
- Residency & address confirmation
- Alias name search
- Linked addresses located and searched
- Landlord chooses who pays for reference
- ID verification checks
- Verification of employment & income
- Reference from current landlord
- Affordability calculation
- 24-hour online access to the application
- County Court Judgment (CCJ) Search
- Credit checks
- Electoral Roll check
TheHouseShop.com is a property marketplace that allows agents and individuals to list their homes to let and for sale for free. All landlords are verified to ensure that they own the property they are advertising with us.
What does a basic tenant reference include?
A basic tenant reference on TheHouseShop.com will include the following checks:
- Bankruptcy data
- Residency & address confirmation
- Alias name search
- Linked addresses located and searched
- Credit check
- Electoral roll checks
- County Court Judgment (CCJ) Search
TheHouseShop.com is a property marketplace that allows agents and individuals to list their homes to let and for sale for free. All landlords are verified to ensure that they own the property they are advertising with us.
Do you provide tenant referencing services?
Yes, TheHouseShop.com does offer a tenant referencing service and it gives the landlord the option of two types of checks, speedy reference and a fully comprehensive reference.
TheHouseShop.com is a property marketplace that allows agents and individuals to list their homes to let and for sale for free. All landlords are verified to ensure that they own the property they are advertising with us.
Do I need to go through tenant referencing?
All letting agents will require renters to go through a referencing process before they can rent out a property with them, however, sometimes private landlords don’t request this.
When you request more details on a property, you can ask the private landlord if they will require you to go through tenant referencing or not.
TheHouseShop.com is a property marketplace that allows agents and individuals to list their homes to let and for sale for free. All landlords are verified to ensure that they own the property they are advertising with us.
What is a Guarantor?
A guarantor is someone who agrees to meet the terms of a tenancy agreement in the event that the tenant is not able to do so themselves.
A guarantor, therefore, acts as a layer of security, providing financial and legal assurance to the landlord who might view the tenant as high risk.
Read more: What is a guarantor?
TheHouseShop.com is a property marketplace that allows agents and individuals to list their homes to let and for sale for free. All landlords are verified to ensure that they own the property they are advertising with us.
Who pays for tenant referencing?
Either the landlord or the letting agent will cover the cost of the reference checks, including any guarantors that are required.
Read more: Who pays for tenant referencing?
TheHouseShop.com is a property marketplace that allows agents and individuals to list their homes to let and for sale for free. All landlords are verified to ensure that they own the property they are advertising with us.
- 1.84,000 Tenants in over 2 months of arrears https://www.independent.co.uk
- 2.£1,553 Average arrears for private renters https://wearecitizensadvice.org.uk
