England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Burton-on-Trent.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Burton-on-Trent landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Average 2-bed rent
~£800 pcm
Typical gross yield
5.5–8.0%
Local authority
East Staffordshire BC
Selective licensing
No
Birmingham commute
~35 min (New Street)
Burton-on-Trent rental market, what landlords need to know
Burton-on-Trent is a town in East Staffordshire on the River Trent, located approximately 11 miles south-west of Derby and 28 miles north-east of Birmingham. The town is served by Burton-on-Trent railway station (direct services to Birmingham New Street in approximately 35 minutes, Derby in approximately 20 minutes, and Nottingham in approximately 50 minutes) and the A38 dual carriageway providing rapid road access to Birmingham, Derby, and the M6/M42 motorway network. The town's economy is anchored by its historic brewing heritage (Molson Coors, Marston's, and numerous craft brewers headquartered in the town), logistics and distribution (significant DIRFT-equivalent warehousing along the A38/A511 corridor), and healthcare (Queen's Hospital Burton). The rental market is driven by logistics workers, brewery and manufacturing employees, and Derby/Birmingham commuters priced out of those cities. Average rents for a two-bedroom property run at £700-£900 per month. Gross yields typically range from 5.5-8.0% — among the strongest in the East Midlands.
Essential documents for Burton-on-Trent 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 Burton-on-Trent 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
Burton-on-Trent landlord FAQs
Is Burton-on-Trent a good buy-to-let area?
Burton-on-Trent offers some of the strongest gross yields in the East Midlands — typically 5.5-8.0% — driven by very affordable property prices and strong tenant demand from logistics workers, brewery and manufacturing employees, and Derby/Birmingham commuters. The town's position on the A38 corridor and direct rail links to Birmingham New Street (approximately 35 minutes) and Derby (approximately 20 minutes) support consistent rental demand across multiple tenant profiles.
Do I need a landlord licence to let in Burton-on-Trent?
East Staffordshire Borough Council does not currently operate selective or additional HMO licensing. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to all HMOs with five or more persons forming two or more households. For standard single-family lets in Burton-on-Trent, no additional licence is required. Always check East Staffordshire Borough Council's website for any updates to licensing requirements.
Does the Renters' Rights Act 2025 apply to Burton-on-Trent landlords?
Yes. Burton-on-Trent is in England and all Renters' Rights Act 2025 provisions apply from 1 May 2026: Section 21 abolished, all tenancies periodic, Section 13 rent increases via Form 4A, Awaab's Law response timescales, one-month advance rent cap, and civil penalties up to £40,000. East Staffordshire Borough Council is the enforcement authority for the private rented sector in the borough.