England · Wiltshire · Renters' Rights Act 2025

Salisbury Landlord Compliance 2026 — Wiltshire Buy-to-Let Rules

Complete compliance guide for Salisbury landlords 2026: Renters' Rights Act 2025, EPC requirements, gas and electrical safety, deposit protection and Wiltshire Council HMO licensing for Wiltshire cathedral city landlords.

8 min readUpdated 27 June 2026Last reviewed: 17 May 2026Renters' Rights ActSalisburyWiltshireHMO

Salisbury is a Wiltshire cathedral city with strong rental demand from military personnel at Salisbury Plain garrisons (Bulford, Tidworth, Larkhill), NHS Salisbury District Hospital staff, and Wiltshire Council employees. Entry prices of £180,000–£320,000 produce gross yields of 5–7%.

Key 2026 compliance obligations for Salisbury landlords

Section 21 abolished from 1 May 2026 — all possession via Section 8 statutory grounds
All new tenancies must be periodic from 1 May 2026 — periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement required
Property Portal registration mandatory from 1 May 2026
PRS Ombudsman membership mandatory from 1 May 2026
Rent increase via Section 13 Form 4A only — once per 12-month rolling window
Annual gas safety check (CP12) and 5-yearly EICR required
Wiltshire Council: no current selective licensing in Salisbury; mandatory HMO licensing for 5+ persons/2+ households
EPC Band E minimum — Band C target for 2030; conservation area properties may need planning consent for insulation works

Frequently asked questions

Does Wiltshire Council operate selective licensing in Salisbury?+

As of 2026, Wiltshire Council does not operate a selective licensing scheme in Salisbury. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to all properties with 5+ persons from 2+ households. Always verify the current position with Wiltshire Council Housing Standards as schemes can be introduced at any time.

Are there special rules for military tenant lets in Salisbury?+

Service personnel have the same rights as other tenants under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. From 1 May 2026 all tenancies are periodic — tenants give 2 months' notice to end, which suits short-posting occupants. Discrimination against families with children or those receiving MOD housing allowances is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010.

Templates recommended in this guide

TenancyLS-E-001

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.

£29

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NoticeLS-E-010

Section 8 Notice Pack (All Grounds)

Every mandatory and discretionary ground on the new 2026 list, pre-labelled with the notice period, arrears threshold, and evidence block.

£19

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NoticeLS-E-011

Section 13 Rent Increase Pack

One legitimate rent rise per 12 months. This pack calculates the permitted increase, drafts the notice, and explains the tribunal referral route.

£19

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