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Hunstanton � West Norfolk � Renters' Rights Act 2025

Hunstanton Landlord Compliance 2026 � West Norfolk Coastal Buy-to-Let Guide

Hunstanton landlord compliance 2026: Renters' Rights Act obligations, King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council licensing, EPC Band C preparation, gas and electrical safety and deposit protection for Norfolk buy-to-let landlords.

9 min readUpdated 28 June 2026Last reviewed: 17 May 2026HunstantonWest NorfolkNorfolkRenters Rights Act 2025

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council landlord licensing

  • No selective licensing currently � verify with King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council before letting
  • Mandatory HMO licensing for 5+ persons from 2+ households
  • Renters' Rights Act Property Portal and PRS Ombudsman registration mandatory from 1 May 2026

Renters' Rights Act 2025 obligations

  • Section 21 abolished from 1 May 2026
  • All new lets are periodic from day one
  • Property Portal registration mandatory before letting
  • PRS Ombudsman membership mandatory from 1 May 2026
  • Section 13 notice required for all rent increases

EPC and safety requirements

  • Band E minimum � Band C target by 2030
  • Victorian and Edwardian coastal stock may need solid wall insulation and boiler upgrades to reach Band C � RdSAP 10 assessment recommended
  • Annual CP12 gas safety certificate and 5-yearly EICR mandatory
  • Deposit protected within 30 days in DPS, myDeposits or TDS

Frequently asked questions

Does Hunstanton have selective licensing?+

No. King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme. Mandatory HMO licensing applies nationally. Verify with the council before letting.

Is Hunstanton a good buy-to-let location?+

Hunstanton offers 6�9% gross yields on entry prices of �160,000��300,000. Its unique west-facing coastal setting, holiday-let potential, King's Lynn rail connectivity, and no selective licensing support consistent dual long-let and short-let income.

Templates recommended in this guide

Put this guide into practice, get the Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement from the LetSafe shop, the regulation-current pack that matches this guide.

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Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement

The new default English tenancy from 1 May 2026. Periodic from day one, with the prescribed written statement of terms built in. Ships with the Form 4A rent-increase notice template and an Information Sheet delivery acknowledgement form so a buying landlord has every Phase-1 compliance document in one pack.

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New Landlord Starter Pack

Everything a first-time landlord needs to grant a compliant tenancy in England from 1 May 2026, now including the Guarantor Agreement for student and young-professional lets.

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Renters' Rights Act Transition Pack

For landlords who need to migrate existing ASTs onto the new regime. The single most-searched landlord product of 2026.

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