🏠 Property Details

Property Address Full address of the property being applied for

Monthly Rent

Tenancy Start Date

Landlord/Agent Name

👤 Applicant Personal Details

Full Legal Name

Date of Birth

Email Address

Mobile Number

National Insurance Number For credit check purposes

Nationality

⚠️ Right to Rent: This form does not replace your legal obligation to conduct Right to Rent checks. You must verify the applicant's immigration status separately before the tenancy begins.

📍 Current Address

Current Address

Time at Address

Current Rent (if applicable)

Current Landlord/Agent Name

Current Landlord/Agent Phone

Current Landlord/Agent Email

Reason for Leaving

🏘️ Previous Address (Last 3 Years)

Previous Address

Time at Address

Previous Landlord Name

Previous Landlord Contact

💡 Tip: Previous landlord references are often more reliable than current landlord references, as current landlords may give positive references just to move on a problem tenant.

💼 Employment Details

Employment Status

Employer Name

Employer Address

Job Title

Annual Salary (Gross)

Length of Employment

Employment Type

HR/Manager Name

HR/Manager Phone/Email

💷 Income Rule: Annual income should typically be at least 30x the monthly rent (or 2.5x monthly income to rent ratio). For £1,200/month rent, minimum annual income should be £36,000.

🛡️ Guarantor Details (If Required)

Is a Guarantor Required? Required if income is insufficient or applicant has no UK rental history

💳 Financial Declarations

Have you ever had any County Court Judgments (CCJs)?

Have you ever been declared bankrupt or entered an IVA?

Have you ever been evicted from a property?

Do you have any outstanding debts over £1,000?

If you answered YES to any of the above, please provide details:

🐾 Lifestyle Declarations

Do you smoke?

Do you have any pets?

Number of Occupants

Details of All Occupants (names and ages)

📞 Emergency Contact / Next of Kin

Name

Relationship

Phone Number

Email Address

🏦 Bank Details (For Rent Payments)

Bank Name

Account Holder Name

Sort Code

Account Number

ℹ️ Bank details are optional at application stage but will be needed to set up standing order payments if the application is successful.

✅ Consent Declarations

I consent to the landlord/agent contacting my employer to verify my employment and income details.

I consent to the landlord/agent contacting my current and previous landlords to obtain references.

I consent to a credit check being conducted by an authorised credit reference agency.

I understand that my personal data will be processed in accordance with UK GDPR for the purpose of tenant referencing. My data will be stored securely and retained for the duration of any tenancy plus 6 years, or deleted within 6 months if my application is unsuccessful. Data is processed on the basis of consent and legitimate interests for tenancy assessment.

I understand that bank details provided will only be used for rent payments if my application is approved.

I declare that all information provided in this form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information may result in my application being rejected or the tenancy being terminated in accordance with applicable law.

⚠️ Important: The applicant must tick all consent boxes and sign this form for the references and credit check to be valid under GDPR.

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