England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Conisbrough.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Conisbrough landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Local Authority
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
County
South Yorkshire
Nearest City
Doncaster 5mi, Sheffield 18mi
Rail Access
Conisbrough station: Doncaster 10 min, Sheffield 35 min
Typical Gross Yield
7–9%
Conisbrough rental market, what landlords need to know
Conisbrough is a historic town in Doncaster Borough, South Yorkshire, home to the 12th-century Conisbrough Castle (a Grade I listed English Heritage site and one of England's best-preserved Norman keeps). The town is situated on the River Don, approximately 5 miles west of Doncaster city centre, with direct rail access to Doncaster (10 minutes) and Sheffield (35 minutes) via Conisbrough railway station. The rental market benefits from Doncaster commuter demand, Sheffield commuters, and workforce housing for the Dearne Valley and Doncaster logistics corridor. Property prices are very affordable relative to Doncaster and Sheffield, supporting gross BTL yields of 7-9%. Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council is the local authority. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies in full from 1 May 2026.
Essential documents for Conisbrough 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 Conisbrough 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
Conisbrough landlord FAQs
Is there selective licensing in Conisbrough?
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council does not currently operate a borough-wide selective licensing scheme in Conisbrough. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to qualifying large HMOs (5 or more persons forming 2 or more households, in a property of 3 or more storeys). Landlords should check with Doncaster MBC for any ward-level licensing designation updates before letting.
What makes Conisbrough attractive for buy-to-let?
Conisbrough combines direct rail access to Doncaster (10 minutes) and Sheffield (35 minutes) with very affordable property prices — significantly below comparable Doncaster and Sheffield suburbs. This drives consistent demand from Doncaster and Sheffield commuters seeking family houses at lower rents, as well as local Dearne Valley and logistics workers. Conisbrough Castle (English Heritage) adds to the town's character and supports family tenant demand. Gross yields of 7-9% on Victorian and inter-war terrace and semi-detached stock are achievable for investors.