South Yorkshire · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Doncaster.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Doncaster's 14,000+ private landlords across South Yorkshire. Every template is updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, in force from 1 May 2026, with City of Doncaster Council as the local housing authority.
Private rented households
~22,000
Average monthly rent (2-bed)
~�650
Average house price (2-bed terrace)
~�80,000
Doncaster rental market, what landlords need to know
Doncaster is a large South Yorkshire town with a population of around 310,000 (metropolitan borough). Its economy has diversified significantly since the pit closures of the 1980s and 1990s, with major growth in logistics and distribution (driven by its position at the junction of the M18, M1, and A1(M), and proximity to Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport), retail (Lakeside Village outlet and Frenchgate Centre), and the public sector. The Amazon, Lidl, and major 3PL distribution facilities in the area provide large-scale blue-collar employment and consistent rental demand. Doncaster Town is one of the highest-yielding markets in the North of England, with terraced houses available below �80,000 generating 9-12% gross yields.
Essential documents for Doncaster 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 Doncaster landlords on 1 May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies in full to every Doncaster tenancy from 1 May 2026, enforced locally by City of Doncaster Council. The headline changes for South Yorkshire landlords are:
- → 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
Doncaster landlord FAQs
Which council handles landlord licensing in Doncaster?
City of Doncaster Council is the local housing authority for Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Only mandatory national HMO licensing applies at present (properties with 5 or more occupants from 2 or more households); there is no borough-wide selective or additional scheme currently in force. Always confirm the current designation with the council before letting, as licensing schemes and area boundaries are reviewed periodically.
Does the Renters Rights Act apply to Doncaster landlords?
Yes. Doncaster is in England and all Renters Rights Act 2025 provisions apply from 1 May 2026. This includes Section 21 abolition, mandatory conversion of all existing ASTs to Periodic Assured Tenancies, Section 13 rent increases via Form 4A, and the requirement to provide the Prescribed Information Sheet to all existing tenants by 31 May 2026. Doncaster landlords with qualifying HMOs must also hold a mandatory HMO licence.
Is Doncaster a good city for buy-to-let in 2026?
Doncaster is one of the highest-yielding markets in England for cash-flow-focused investors. Low purchase prices on terraced houses (frequently below �80,000) combined with stable rental demand from logistics and distribution workers generate gross yields of 9-12%. Capital growth has historically been below the national average, so Doncaster suits yield investors rather than those targeting appreciation. Key risks include EPC compliance costs on older housing stock, tenant affordability constraints, and the potential impact of any future logistics sector slowdown. Investors should target properties near the town centre, Bessacarr, or Intake for the best balance of demand and void risk.