England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Consett.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Consett landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Avg 2-bed rent
~£650 pcm
Typical gross yield
9-11%
Local authority
Durham County Council
Distance to Durham City
~15 miles
Consett rental market, what landlords need to know
Former steel town in County Durham with very affordable property prices and strong rental yields of 9-11%, among the highest in the North East. The Derwentside Business Park and the A691/A692 corridor support local employment. The town's proximity to Durham City (15 miles) and Newcastle upon Tyne (18 miles) via the A693 and A692 makes it popular with budget-conscious commuters. The local authority is Durham County Council.
Essential documents for Consett 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 Consett 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
Consett landlord FAQs
Is there selective licensing in Consett?
Durham County Council does not currently operate borough-wide selective or additional HMO licensing in Consett. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to qualifying HMOs under the Housing Act 2004. Always confirm the current position with Durham County Council before purchasing a rental property in Consett.
Why do landlords invest in Consett?
Consett offers some of the highest gross rental yields in the North East — typically 9-11% — driven by low property purchase prices relative to rental demand. The town has reasonable transport links to Durham City and Newcastle, supporting commuter rental demand, and the Derwentside Business Park provides local employment.