Referencing, done to the standard it deserves.
We are a specialist lettings reference company. An exceptionally thorough, individual and investigative service, with every reference backed up by evidence.
The devil is in the detail.
Good tenancies start with good referencing. We handle it thoroughly, personally and properly.
Thorough by design.
No supporting documents, no reference. Every claim we report is backed by evidence.
A person, not a portal.
A named handler on every reference, with a direct line. No switchboards.
Bespoke reports.
A full picture of every applicant, with the documentation to back it up.
“We were impressed by LetRef’s personal service and comprehensive checks.”
Taking the burden away.
Built by people who know lettings.
LetRef was founded in 2008 by former lettings managers Lone Hubbard and Kathy Hawes after experiencing first-hand how poor referencing could be. Nearly two decades later, that same frustration still shapes how we work: check properly, communicate clearly and never treat an applicant like a tick box.
Not a tick-box company.
Every check, verified.- 01Certified IDIf an applicant has a UK or Irish passport, the certified ID check means an in-person ID check is not necessaryCertified
- 02AML, PEPs & SanctionsAML, PEPs and Sanctions checks carried out on every applicantChecked
- 03Credit checkDatabases searched for County Court Judgements, Bankruptcies and IVAsSearched
- 04Electoral RollRegistration details and linked addresses checked for each applicantSearched
- 05Right to RentID documents checked for Right to Rent, share codes collected and any potential issues pointed outChecked
- 06Employment referenceBasic salary, length of service and position held checked and verifiedVerified
- 07Landlord referenceCurrent and previous landlords contacted on rental payments, property condition and conductVerified
- 08Accountant referenceFor self-employed applicants and company directors, along with their last three tax returnsIf needed
- 09Supporting documentsEvery reference we receive is backed up with evidenceAttached
Smooth from start to finish.
- 1YouOpen an accountOn our secure portal
- 2YouAdd property & applicantsTenants and guarantors
- 3ApplicantApplies onlineAnd uploads supporting documents
- 4YouTrack progressLive on the portal
- 5LetRefWe run every checkLandlords, employer, ID, AML, credit, Right to Rent
- 6YouDownload the reportHTML & PDF, with documents
Don't just take our word for it.
“We were impressed by LetRef’s personal service and comprehensive checks.”
“I have not known them miss a discrepancy.”
“We have found Letref to be head and shoulders above them.”