What Tenant Screening Ltd does

Tenant Screening Ltd is a UK-based tenant referencing and screening company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Swindon, Wiltshire, operating as a private limited company in England with approximately six employees. The company runs a web-based platform that screens prospective tenants on behalf of private landlords, letting agents, HMO property specialists, property management companies, and student letting businesses, covering credit checks, income and employer references, landlord references, ID verification, Right to Rent compliance, guarantor suitability, and overseas tenant screening.

The platform integrates with Equifax for credit bureau data and undisclosed credit history review, layered with a bespoke rental-focused credit score and bank validation; results are returned on an instant or one-hour basis and surfaced through a dashboard with document storage. Product packaging spans Referencing Only, the Full Tenant Profile starting at £22.95 ex VAT, the Full Tenant Profile Express, and a Rent Protection Full Tenant Profile bundled with rent guarantee insurance underwritten via partner Alexander Swan. Ancillary offerings include Landlord Home Emergency Cover, Buildings and Contents Insurance, Home Set-up, and Landlord Furniture, surfaced through partner referrals.

Revenue is generated primarily on a pay-as-you-go, per-transaction basis with no setup fees, monthly charges, or contracts, complemented by affiliate referral economics from partner insurance and landlord services. The company is self-funded with no external investment, processes over 45,000 online applications cumulatively, claims a greater than 95% pass rate, and operates exclusively in the UK private rental market.

Name

Tenant Screening Ltd

Legal name

Tenant Screening Ltd

Website

https://tenantscreening.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tenant Screening Ltd is a UK-based tenant referencing platform serving private landlords, letting agents, and property managers with credit checks, income verification, and Right to Rent compliance through Equifax-integrated screening on a pay-as-you-go model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tenant Referencing and Screening Services

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

SIC

Services-Consumer Credit Reporting, Collection Agencies (7320)

akta.pro primary industry

Tenant & Rental Background Screening (BPAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Lease Administration & Tenant Services (BPAJAFAL)

Keywords

• Tenant screening services
• Tenant referencing checks
• Right to rent compliance
• Credit referencing services
• Letting agent services

Headquarters

HQ city

Swindon, Wiltshire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tenant Screening Services (Pay-As-You-Go): Transaction-based model where landlords and letting agents pay per screening application. No setup charges, monthly fees, or credit purchases required. Customers pay only for screenings on prospective tenants as and when needed.
2. Additional Services: Additional revenue from supplementary services including Right to Rent Checks, Guarantor Suitability Checks, Rent Protection insurance, Home Emergency Cover, and Buildings & Contents Insurance offered through partner services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tenant Screening Ltd provides UK tenant referencing and background screening services to letting agents, private landlords, HMO property specialists, and student letting businesses. Its product range covers credit checks, ID verification, Right to Rent compliance, employer and landlord references, guarantor and company tenant checks, overseas tenant referencing, and bundled rent protection insurance, delivered through an online self-service portal with a stated 24-hour turnaround on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Product overview

Tenant Screening Ltd operates as a UK-based tenant referencing and screening platform, offering a comprehensive suite of referencing products for landlords, letting agents, and tenants. The core offering includes multiple referencing tiers: Instant ID and Credit Check (1-hour turnaround), Full Tenant Profile (comprehensive check with credit, income, and landlord verification at £22.95 ex VAT), Full Tenant Profile Express (expedited version), and Rent Protection Full Tenant Profile (bundled with rent guarantee insurance). Additional products include Guarantor Suitability Check, Company Profile, Overseas Tenant Referencing, Student Lettings Referencing, and Right to Rent Check. The company also provides ancillary services including Rent Protection insurance (via partner Alexander Swan), Landlord Home Emergency Cover, Buildings and Contents Insurance, Home Set-up Service, and Landlord Furniture. Supporting tools include Tenant and Guarantor Affordability Calculators. The platform uses Equifax for credit reporting and PayPal for payment processing, with a 4-stage referencing process: Application, System processing, Information Gathering, and Summary Report.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Instant ID and Credit Check A fast identity verification and credit check for prospective tenants, providing landlords and letting agents with an instant view of applicant ID and credit standing via the Tenant Verify portal.
• Full Tenant Profile A comprehensive tenant reference covering credit, ID, employer, and landlord references to give a full picture of a prospective tenant's suitability for a UK tenancy.
• Full Tenant Profile Express An expedited version of the Full Tenant Profile check, offering a faster turnaround for time-sensitive tenancy applications.
• Rent Protection Full Tenant Profile Check A bundled product combining the Full Tenant Profile reference with Rent Protection insurance provided by partner Alexander Swan, giving landlords financial cover against tenant default.
• Referencing Only A standalone referencing service covering employer, previous landlord, and personal references for prospective tenants.
• Guarantor Suitability Check A check on the suitability of a prospective tenant's guarantor, used commonly in student and HMO lettings where income or credit history support is required.
• Company Profile A referencing product for company tenants, providing checks on corporate applicants seeking to take on a tenancy.
• Overseas Tenant Referencing & Right to Rent Check A combined overseas tenant referencing and UK Right to Rent immigration check for landlords and agents taking on tenants from outside the UK.
• Tenant Credit Check & Right to Rent A combined credit check and Right to Rent compliance check for prospective tenants in the UK.
• Student Lettings Referencing Check A referencing product tailored for student tenants, addressing the typical lack of credit history and the need for guarantor verification in student lettings.
• Right to Rent Check A standalone Right to Rent immigration status check for UK landlords and letting agents to verify a prospective tenant's legal right to rent in England.
• HMO Tenant Screening Services A specialist tenant screening service for HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) landlords, handling multi-tenant referencing, guarantor checks, and HMO-specific compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% pass rate for tenant applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EquifaxcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquifax is Tenant Screening's primary credit information provider. Through this partnership, Tenant Screening obtains comprehensive credit reports including bespoke rental-focused credit scores, residency verification, identity confirmation, and alert indicators (CIFAS, HALO Deceased, HM Treasury Sanctions, PEP listings). The partnership enables undisclosed credit history detection for comprehensive tenant assessment.
• Alexander SwancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlexander Swan is Tenant Screening's specialist insurance partner for Rent Protection (rent guarantee insurance) products offered to landlords. This partnership allows Tenant Screening to provide bundled solutions combining tenant screening with financial protection against rent default.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TransUnion: Major credit bureau offering consumer credit reports and tenant screening products. Comparable as both a data source and a competitor to TSL's screening services.
• Experian: Global credit bureau with consumer credit reports and tenant-related data products. Comparable to TSL through its credit data and UK vertical products, though broader in scope.
• Equifax: TSL's primary data partner and one of the three major UK credit bureaus. Comparable as a credit data provider and potential competitor offering tenant screening tools directly to landlords.

Direct peers

• HomeLet: One of the largest UK tenant referencing and rent guarantee insurance providers, serving letting agents and landlords. Comparable because both offer credit, identity, and landlord reference checks as core products.
• OpenRent: UK online letting agent providing tenant referencing as part of a broader property listing and tenancy service. Comparable on tenant screening products and landlord/agent customer base.
• Goodlord: UK PropTech platform offering tenant referencing, e-signing, and rent collection to letting agents. Directly competes with Tenant Screening in the UK lettings referencing market with a more integrated end-to-end platform.
• Canopy: UK tenant referencing platform using Open Banking for affordability and credit checks. A direct competitor to Tenant Screening with stronger technology positioning and similar target customers (agents and landlords).
• Vouch (by Experian): UK tenant referencing service originally independent and now part of Experian. Direct competitor in tenant screening and a likely alternative for landlords and letting agents evaluating TSL.

Emerging players

• Homeppl: UK tenant screening and ID verification provider using Open Banking and digital ID. Comparable on tenant screening products with technology-forward positioning that competes with TSL's traditional credit check approach.
• CreditLadder: UK rental data and reporting platform using Open Banking to help tenants build credit history through rent payments. Adjacent to TSL as it serves landlords and letting agents, though focused on ongoing tenant data rather than initial screening.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Tenantscreeningltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tenant-screening-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/tenantscreeninguk

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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