England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Chorley.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Chorley landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Typical gross BTL yield
5–8%
Distance to Manchester
c.23 miles (rail 45 mins)
Distance to Preston
c.12 miles (rail 10 mins)
Local authority
Chorley Borough Council
Chorley rental market, what landlords need to know
Chorley is a market town in the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire, situated approximately 12 miles south of Preston and 23 miles north of Manchester. The town occupies a strategically central position with excellent transport links: Junction 8 of the M61 motorway provides fast road access to Manchester and the wider motorway network, and Chorley railway station sits on the Blackpool North to Manchester Victoria line with direct services to Preston (approximately 10 minutes) and Manchester Victoria (approximately 45 minutes). This connectivity makes Chorley a significant commuter town — particularly for Manchester and Preston workers who seek more affordable housing than the cities can provide. Employment within the borough includes Chorley and South Ribble Hospital (part of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), commercial and retail development, and manufacturing. The town has benefited from Lancashire County Council and Chorley Borough Council regeneration investment, including the transformation of the Market Walk shopping centre. Property prices in Chorley are substantially below Manchester and comfortably below Preston, and gross BTL yields of 5-8% reflect the commuter premium in demand against entry prices that remain accessible for yield-focused investors.
Essential documents for Chorley 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 Chorley 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
Chorley landlord FAQs
Is Chorley a good area for buy-to-let investment?
Chorley offers solid BTL yields (5-8%) driven by strong commuter demand from Manchester and Preston workers seeking more affordable housing. Excellent road and rail connections — Junction 8 of the M61 motorway and direct rail services to Manchester Victoria (approximately 45 minutes) and Preston (approximately 10 minutes) — underpin rental demand. Property prices are substantially below Manchester levels, offering an accessible entry point for commuter-belt BTL investment.
Do I need a landlord licence in Chorley?
Chorley Borough Council does not currently operate a borough-wide selective licensing scheme. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to all HMOs with five or more persons forming two or more households. No additional licence is required for standard single-family lets. Verify current requirements with Chorley Borough Council's housing team before letting.
Does the Renters' Rights Act 2025 apply to Chorley landlords?
Yes. Chorley 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. Chorley Borough Council is the enforcement authority for the private rented sector in the borough.