Will I need to complete referencing again when transferring apartments?

We may need to repeat some referencing or affordability checks when you transfer, particularly if you are moving to a more expensive apartment or signing a new tenancy agreement.

We can use information already available where appropriate, but we cannot guarantee that earlier checks will satisfy the requirements for a different property.

What we may review

• The rent for the proposed new apartment.
• Your current household income & any change in circumstances.
• The names of the proposed tenants.
• Any relevant identity or immigration checks.
• Your current rent account & tenancy status.
• A guarantor’s continuing suitability, if one is required.

Our standard threshold is combined annual household income of at least 2.5 times the annual rent. If you need a guarantor, they must be UK-based, hold a UK bank account & meet our financial criteria; suitable accessible savings may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

We will tell you what needs updating before requesting documents. Transfers to Docklands Living follow Irish tenancy rules rather than treating the new home as an English tenancy.