England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Crieff.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Crieff landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Average 2-bed rent
£725 pcm
Gleneagles Hotel distance
~7 miles south-east
Perth city distance
~17 miles east
Crieff rental market, what landlords need to know
Crieff is a market town in Highland Perthshire, Perth and Kinross, situated on the edge of the Highlands approximately 17 miles west of Perth and 28 miles north of Stirling. With a population of approximately 8,000, Crieff serves as a service centre for the surrounding agricultural and tourist economy. Key landmarks include Gleneagles Hotel and Golf Resort (~7 miles south-east, one of Scotland's leading luxury hotels), the Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Distillery (Scotland's oldest working distillery), and the Crieff Hydro hotel. Tourism, hospitality, and agriculture are the main employers. Crieff has road connections to Perth and Stirling via the A85; no direct rail link (nearest stations: Gleneagles ~7 miles; Perth ~17 miles). The rental market reflects a mix of long-term tenants (local workers, key workers at NHS Tayside facilities, council employees) and short-term tourist/holiday lets. Average rents for a 2-bed are £650–£800 pcm.
Essential documents for Crieff 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 Crieff 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
Crieff landlord FAQs
Do I need to register as a landlord in Crieff?
Yes. All private residential landlords in Scotland, including Crieff, must register with the Scottish landlord registration scheme under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. The Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) framework applies to all new tenancies. For holiday and short-term lets near Gleneagles and in the Crieff tourist area, a short-term let licence is also required in Scotland from October 2023.
What drives rental demand in Crieff?
Gleneagles Hotel and Golf Resort workers (~7 miles south-east — one of Scotland's largest employers in Highland Perthshire); Glenturret Distillery and Crieff Hydro hotel staff; Perth and Kinross Council employees; NHS Tayside key workers; agricultural sector workers; and tourist/holiday let demand from Gleneagles area visitors. The proximity to Gleneagles drives above-average short-term let demand.