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Interested applicants complete our application form after a viewing, so we can get to know them a little better.
Thorough Checks That Protect Your Property and Your Income
Tenant Referencing in Doncaster
Worried about a tenant who seemed fine at the viewing and then stops paying or damages the property? At Kerrigans Property, we carry out thorough tenant referencing for every Doncaster tenancy we arrange — identity, affordability, employment, previous-landlord history and Right to Rent — so you are never relying on gut feel alone.
- Identity and Right to Rent checks
- Income and affordability checks
- Previous landlord references
- Included in every letting package
What Our Tenant Referencing Covers
Before a tenancy begins, we check:
- Identity and Right to Rent
- Income and affordability
- Employment, or equivalent evidence of income
- Credit history, as part of the wider picture
- Previous landlord references, where available
Where affordability is tight, a guarantor can carry the difference. This process helps landlords select suitable tenants and reduce potential risks.
Why It Matters
Referencing is not a guarantee, but it removes most avoidable risk — especially alongside a proper tenancy agreement, a protected deposit, a detailed inventory and proactive management. The cost of a tenancy that goes wrong is almost always greater than the care taken to get it right at the start.
The same checks run whether you choose let only, rent collection or full management. They are included in every package — see our landlord fees.
How the Process Works
Checks
We verify identity, Right to Rent, income and history, and follow up references promptly to keep everyone moving.
Decision
We report the outcome to you clearly and recommend whether to proceed, ask for a guarantor, or continue marketing.
Areas We Cover
We provide lettings and property management across the whole of Doncaster — every DN1 to DN12 postcode, from the town centre to its surrounding villages.
If your property is in or around Doncaster, we can help.
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Let to the Right Tenant, First Time
If you are letting a property in Doncaster, speak to our lettings team today. We will explain how referencing works, what it protects you from, and how we find reliable tenants for properties like yours.
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Speak to Our Lettings Team
- Call Us: 01302 769276 — speak directly with our knowledgeable team
- Email: hello@kerrigans.co.uk — share your requirements and we’ll be happy to assist
No pressure. No obligation. Just honest local advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you reference for let only as well as fully managed lets?
Yes. The same checks run whichever package you choose.
How long does referencing take?
It depends largely on how quickly applicants return their documents and how promptly referees respond. We keep both sides moving and keep you informed.
What happens if an applicant fails referencing?
We explain the outcome to you, discuss whether a guarantor would resolve it, and otherwise continue marketing until a suitable tenant is secured.
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