England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Brentwood.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Brentwood landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Avg 2-bed rent
~£1,300 pcm
Typical gross yield
4-5%
Local authority
Brentwood Borough Council
London Liverpool Street
35 min (Greater Anglia)
Brentwood rental market, what landlords need to know
Brentwood is a prosperous Essex commuter town in Brentwood Borough, offering direct rail access to London Liverpool Street (35 minutes via Greater Anglia) and Elizabeth Line services via Shenfield (2 miles). The Elizabeth Line / Crossrail connection at Shenfield gives Brentwood residents direct access to Central London (Bond Street 50 minutes; Canary Wharf 45 minutes). Major employers include Ford Motor Company (Dunton; nearby Basildon), Cass Business School satellite campus, and the healthcare sector (King George Hospital; Harold Wood Hospital). Yields of 4-5% reflect premium Essex commuter belt pricing.
Essential documents for Brentwood 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 Brentwood 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
Brentwood landlord FAQs
Is there selective licensing in Brentwood?
Brentwood Borough Council does not currently operate selective or additional HMO licensing in Brentwood. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to qualifying HMOs under the Housing Act 2004. Confirm the current position with Brentwood BC before purchasing.
What drives rental demand in Brentwood?
Brentwood benefits from strong London commuter demand via Greater Anglia direct services to Liverpool Street (35 minutes) and Elizabeth Line / Crossrail access from nearby Shenfield (Canary Wharf 45 minutes; Bond Street 50 minutes). Major local employers include Ford (Dunton), healthcare sector workers, and the growing professional services sector. The town's proximity to the M25 (Junction 28) and M11 (via A12) also supports car-commuter demand.