The UK's Most Advanced
Tenant Referencing Platform
Comprehensive checks. Instant results. Total peace of mind.
Join letting agents and landlords who trust RentThen for
fast, reliable tenant referencing.
Everything You Need to Find Your Ideal Renter
FREE for agents and landlords. Zero
subscription or activation fees.
Comprehensive Background Checks
Full credit reports, criminal record searches, CCJ
checks, and previous landlord references - all verified
through official UK databases. Make informed letting
decisions with complete tenant profiles.
Instant Referencing Reports
Complete tenant checks in under 24 hours. Our automated
system delivers credit scores, Right to Rent
verification, and employment confirmation instantly -
turning days of waiting into minutes.
Advanced Fraud Detection
Industry-leading identity verification with biometric
checks, document authentication, and real-time payroll
data. Protect your properties from application fraud
with our multi-layer security system.
Multi-Layer Verification
Our extensive tenant referencing solution protects
landlords and properties from fraud.
1
Identity Document Verification
Support for UK and international government-issued IDs
with more than 1,000 data points analysed to verify
identity and prevent application fraud.
2
Biometric Authentication
Real-time analysis of the user's selfie, including
image quality checks, liveness detection, and face
matching.
3
Income Verification
Verifies gross and net income, bonuses, deductions, and
more directly from applicant's payroll provider.
4
Employment Verification
Verifies employer, status, job title, start date, and
more directly from applicant's payroll provider.
RentThen vs Traditional Tenant Referencing
Features
Traditional
Tenant Referencing
Comprehensive Reports
Credit + Criminal + Eviction + Income + Identity + Complete
Application
Complete Package
Limited Reports
Eviction History Verification
Comprehensive Eviction Records - UK-Wide Database
UK-Wide Database
Limited Coverage
Income and Employment Verification
Payroll and Document Verification - Instant Results
Instant Verification
Manual Process
Identity and Document Verification
Advanced security measures - Instant Verification
Instant Verification
Manual Process
Easy Collaboration with Clients
Seamless communication tools - Built-in Platform
Built-in Platform
Limited Tools
Comprehensive and Compliant Application
Built with end-to-end transparency
Fully Compliant
Variable Compliance
Tenants and Landlords both love RentThen
Create your secure RentThen digital tenant profile
Apply to RentThen verified properties with ease
Find your ideal home faster
Receive comprehensive tenant applications
Become a RentThen verified property
Create your RentThen digital passport
Apply to RentThen verified properties
Become a RentThen verified property
Receive comprehensive tenant applications
Find your perfect renter
Here's what it looks like:

Tenants
Securely store all your rental application information,
apply to multiple verified properties with ease, and
move into your next dream home faster with our
streamlined referencing process.
Landlords
Access a pool of highly qualified and verified tenants,
remove fraudulent application risk, and keep your
property(s) full year after year.
Agents
Provide a seamless tenant referencing experience for
landlords and help tenants find rental properties that
check all their boxes with our comprehensive tenant
referencing solution.
Free for Agents & Landlords
With RentThen, there are no hidden fees or subscription
costs for agents and landlords. Tenants cover the £39
application fee and comprehensive applications are
accessible directly through your RentThen portal.
We're leveling the playing field.
At RentThen, we believe in:
A renter-first approach: By creating a
great experience for rental applicants, we increase the
number and quality of qualified tenants available to
owners and managers.
Transparency: Rental applications and online tenant referencing don't need to rely on blind faith. Applicants always know and control what personal information is shared with landlords through our thorough process.
Equity in the leasing process: Built with end-to-end transparency to prevent conscious or subconscious discrimination, we provide tenants direct insight into their application while housing providers gain a full overview of prospective tenants.
Step-by-step guidance: We offer clear guidance for applicants and housing providers. This ensures compliance with consumer reporting laws while delivering the essential referencing services landlords need.
Transparency: Rental applications and online tenant referencing don't need to rely on blind faith. Applicants always know and control what personal information is shared with landlords through our thorough process.
Equity in the leasing process: Built with end-to-end transparency to prevent conscious or subconscious discrimination, we provide tenants direct insight into their application while housing providers gain a full overview of prospective tenants.
Step-by-step guidance: We offer clear guidance for applicants and housing providers. This ensures compliance with consumer reporting laws while delivering the essential referencing services landlords need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What shows up on a RentThen tenant referencing report?
How long does it take to get a tenant referencing
report?
What is included in the credit referencing?
What background check do most landlords use?
Why is tenant referencing important?
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