England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Cirencester.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Cirencester landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Avg 2-bed rent
~£975 pcm
Typical gross yield
4-6%
Local authority
Cotswold District Council
London Paddington
75-90 min (GWR from Kemble)
Cirencester rental market, what landlords need to know
Cirencester is the principal market town of the Cotswold District and one of the largest Cotswolds settlements, located in Gloucestershire approximately 18 miles south-east of Cheltenham, 16 miles south of Gloucester, and 37 miles east of Bristol. The town does not have a mainline railway station — the nearest stations are Kemble (3 miles east; 75-90 minutes to London Paddington via Great Western Railway) and Stroud (10 miles west; 90 minutes to London Paddington). Road access is via the A417/A419 to the M4 (30 minutes) and A40/A417 to Cheltenham. The town is home to the Royal Agricultural University (RAU — one of the world's oldest agricultural universities) which generates student and academic tenant demand. Major employers include Cotswold District Council, NHS Gloucestershire (Cirencester Hospital), agricultural sector businesses, financial services, and a significant professional services sector serving the Cotswolds. The Cotswolds' enduring appeal to professional and family tenants — a combination of outstanding natural beauty, excellent schools, and relative affordability compared with the Home Counties — supports sustained rental demand. Buy-to-let investors can expect gross yields of 4-6%, reflecting the premium Cotswolds property market. Cotswold District Council administers the area.
Essential documents for Cirencester 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 Cirencester 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
Cirencester landlord FAQs
Is there selective licensing in Cirencester?
Cotswold District Council does not currently operate selective or additional HMO licensing in Cirencester. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to qualifying HMOs under the Housing Act 2004. Confirm the current position with Cotswold District Council before purchasing. RRA 2025 Property Portal registration and PRS Ombudsman obligations apply from 1 May 2026.
What drives rental demand in Cirencester?
Cirencester rental demand is driven by Royal Agricultural University (RAU) students and academics, Cotswold District Council public sector employees, NHS Gloucestershire staff, agricultural sector professionals, and professional/family tenants drawn to the Cotswolds lifestyle — outstanding natural beauty, excellent schools, and access to Cheltenham (18 miles), Gloucester (16 miles), and the M4 corridor (30 minutes). Yields of 4-6% reflect premium Cotswolds property prices in this sought-after rural market.