Northumberland · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Blyth.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Blyth's ~2,200 private landlords across Northumberland. Every template is updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, in force from 1 May 2026, with Northumberland County Council as the local housing authority.
Typical Entry Price
�80,000��140,000
Gross Yield
8�12%
Local Authority
Northumberland County Council
Road Access
A193, A189, A1 at Seaton Burn (8 miles)
Rail
Bus to Cramlington / Northumberland Park Metro stations
Blyth rental market, what landlords need to know
Coastal former mining and port town in south-east Northumberland, 13 miles north-east of Newcastle. Entry prices �80k��140k with gross yields of 8�12%. Energi Coast enterprise zone driving regeneration.
Essential documents for Blyth 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 Blyth landlords on 1 May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies in full to every Blyth tenancy from 1 May 2026, enforced locally by Northumberland County Council. The headline changes for Northumberland landlords are:
- → 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
Blyth landlord FAQs
Which council handles landlord licensing in Blyth?
Northumberland County Council is the local housing authority for Blyth, Northumberland. Only mandatory national HMO licensing applies at present (properties with 5 or more occupants from 2 or more households); there is no borough-wide selective or additional scheme currently in force. Always confirm the current designation with the council before letting, as licensing schemes and area boundaries are reviewed periodically.
Does Blyth have selective licensing?
No. Northumberland County Council does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme. Always verify with Northumberland County Council before letting.
Is Blyth a good buy-to-let location?
Blyth offers 8�12% gross yields on entry prices of �80,000��140,000. Energi Coast enterprise zone, Port of Blyth operations, and no selective licensing support consistent demand in this regenerating coastal market.