England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Barry.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Barry landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Avg 2-bed rent
~£920 pcm
Typical gross yield
5-8%
Local authority
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Cardiff Central
~25-30 min (Transport for Wales Vale of Glamorgan line)
Barry rental market, what landlords need to know
Barry (Welsh: Y Barri) is the largest town in the Vale of Glamorgan and is situated on the Bristol Channel approximately 8 miles south-west of Cardiff city centre via the A4050 or A4055 trunk roads. Barry is administered by Vale of Glamorgan Council (headquartered in Barry itself) and forms the principal commercial and residential centre of the Vale of Glamorgan. Transport for Wales operates frequent rail services from Barry station and Barry Island station to Cardiff Central (approximately 25-30 minutes) on the Vale of Glamorgan line — making Barry one of Cardiff's most well-connected commuter towns by public transport, with multiple services per hour during peak times. Road access: the A4050 links Barry to the A4232 Cardiff Peripheral Distributor Road (CPDR) and on to Cardiff city centre (approximately 20-30 minutes by car depending on traffic); the A48 links Barry to the M4 motorway at Junction 33 (approximately 15 minutes), providing access to Bridgend and Swansea westbound and the Second Severn Crossing eastbound. Barry Island (the historic resort headland to the south of Barry town) is one of South Wales's most popular leisure destinations — featuring Barry Island Pleasure Park (a traditional amusement park), sandy beaches (Whitmore Bay and Jackson's Bay), and a vibrant café and restaurant scene that has been reinvigorated since the mid-2010s. Barry Island's profile was significantly boosted by the BBC Wales comedy drama Gavin and Stacey (2007-2010; 2019 Christmas special), which was partly filmed in Barry Island — generating substantial ongoing tourism interest in the area. Vale of Glamorgan Council (offices in Holton Road, Barry) is the principal local authority employer for the Barry area. The University Hospital of Wales (Cardiff and Vale UHB; in Heath, Cardiff) is the major tertiary hospital for the region, approximately 12-14 miles from Barry via the A4232. Llandough Hospital (Cardiff and Vale UHB) in Penarth (approximately 4 miles north of Barry via the B4267) provides rehabilitation, mental health, and some general medical services — a significant healthcare employer within a short commute of Barry. Barry is home to several significant employers: No.1 Compressed Air Barry (energy sector); Welsh Government offices (some departments located in the Vale); Dow Corning (chemical manufacturing at Barry Industrial Estate); and a significant retail and hospitality sector. BTL investment in Barry benefits from: Cardiff commuter demand (Transport for Wales to Cardiff Central approximately 25-30 minutes — one of Cardiff's strongest commuter corridors; road approximately 20-30 minutes via A4050/A4232); Cardiff Bay/Mermaid Quay commuter demand; Cardiff and Vale UHB healthcare worker demand (Llandough Hospital in Penarth approximately 4 miles north; UHW in Cardiff approximately 12-14 miles); Vale of Glamorgan Council public sector employment; Barry Island tourism and hospitality sector employment; and the town's growing appeal as a quality-of-life choice for Cardiff workers seeking more affordable housing with coastal access. Barry's property prices are significantly more affordable than Cardiff city centre and many Cardiff suburbs, generating typical gross BTL yields of 5-8% — with strong capital appreciation potential as Cardiff commuter demand continues to grow and Barry regeneration investment (the waterfront Goodsheds development; the former dock area regeneration) continues. All Welsh residential tenancies in Barry are Occupation Contracts under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (RHWA 2016), which came into force 1 December 2022. Section 21 no-fault eviction is abolished in Wales since 1 December 2022 — no-fault eviction of an Occupation Contract holder requires a Section 173 notice (minimum 6 months for periodic occupation contracts; cannot be served within the first 6 months of a periodic contract). All Welsh landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales and hold a Rent Smart Wales landlord licence (or use a Rent Smart Wales licensed agent) under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 does NOT apply in Wales.
Essential documents for Barry landlords
View all →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.
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.
Landlord Annual Compliance Checklist
Annual walk-through of every compliance touchpoint: gas, electrical, EPC, smoke/CO, Right-to-Rent, deposit, licensing, database registration.
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.
What changes for Barry landlords on 1 May 2026
- → Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions permanently abolished, use Section 8
- → All new tenancies must use Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements, no more ASTs
- → Rent increases via Section 13 only, contractual review clauses unenforceable
- → Pet requests must be considered, blanket ‘no pets’ policies are unlawful
- → Private landlord database registration coming, date TBC
Barry landlord FAQs
Do I need a Rent Smart Wales licence to let property in Barry?
Yes. All Welsh landlords — including those letting in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan — must register with Rent Smart Wales and either hold a Rent Smart Wales landlord licence or use a Rent Smart Wales licensed agent (Housing (Wales) Act 2014). Welsh residential tenancies are Occupation Contracts under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. Section 21 is abolished in Wales since 1 December 2022; no-fault eviction requires a Section 173 notice (minimum 6 months for periodic contracts; cannot serve in the first 6 months). Vale of Glamorgan Council does not currently operate selective licensing in Barry. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 does NOT apply in Wales.
What drives rental demand in Barry?
Barry rental demand is primarily driven by Cardiff commuters (Transport for Wales to Cardiff Central approximately 25-30 minutes — one of Cardiff's strongest and most frequent commuter rail services; road approximately 20-30 minutes via A4050/A4232); Cardiff and Vale UHB healthcare workers (Llandough Hospital in Penarth approximately 4 miles north; University Hospital Wales approximately 12-14 miles); Vale of Glamorgan Council public sector employment; Barry Island tourism and hospitality sector employment; and the town's appeal as an affordable Cardiff commuter alternative with coastal access and ongoing waterfront regeneration (Goodsheds and former dock area). Barry's affordability vs Cardiff city centre and inner suburbs generates typical gross yields of 5-8% with strong capital appreciation potential.