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Long Stratton � South Norfolk � Renters' Rights Act 2025

Long Stratton Landlord Compliance 2026 � South Norfolk Buy-to-Let Guide

Landlord compliance guide for Long Stratton, South Norfolk. Covers the Renters' Rights Act 2025, South Norfolk District Council licensing, EPC requirements, gas and electrical safety, and deposit protection for 2026.

9 min readUpdated 28 June 2026Last reviewed: 17 May 2026Long StrattonSouth NorfolkRenters Rights Act 2025EPC

South Norfolk District Council landlord licensing

  • No selective licensing scheme currently � always verify with South Norfolk District Council before letting
  • Mandatory HMO licensing applies to 5+ person, 2+ household properties
  • 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 possessions via statutory Schedule 2 grounds
  • No fixed-term tenancies for new lets � all periodic from day one
  • Property Portal registration mandatory before marketing; PRS Ombudsman membership mandatory from 1 May 2026

EPC and safety requirements

  • EPC Band E minimum now; Band C government target for 2030
  • Annual gas safety check (CP12) and 5-yearly EICR mandatory
  • Smoke alarms every storey; CO alarm in every room with a gas appliance

Frequently asked questions

Does Long Stratton have selective licensing?+

No. South Norfolk District Council does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to 5+ person, 2+ household properties.

Is Long Stratton a good buy-to-let location?+

Long Stratton offers 6�9% gross yields on entry prices of �175,000��310,000. A140 road to Norwich in 20 minutes, growing commuter demand, and no selective licensing support stable tenant demand.

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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