England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Eastbourne.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Eastbourne landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Private rented households
~14,000
Average monthly rent (2-bed)
~£975
Distance to Brighton (train)
30 minutes
Eastbourne rental market, what landlords need to know
Eastbourne is a large coastal town in East Sussex with a significant private rented sector serving a mixed population of retirees, younger professionals commuting to Brighton or working locally in healthcare and tourism, and a growing number of remote workers attracted by the town's relative affordability and seafront lifestyle. The town has one of the highest concentrations of older residents in England, which shapes the rental market, larger family homes and retirement-suitable properties see strong demand, and there is above-average demand for accessible ground-floor accommodation.
Essential documents for Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne 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
Eastbourne landlord FAQs
Does the Renters' Rights Act apply to Eastbourne landlords?
Yes. Eastbourne is in England (East Sussex) and all Renters' Rights Act 2025 provisions apply from 1 May 2026, Section 21 abolished, all new lettings on Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements, Section 13 rent increases via Form 4A, Awaab's Law hazard response timeframes, and the Information Sheet for all existing tenants by 31 May 2026.
Are there good buy-to-let yields in Eastbourne in 2026?
Eastbourne offers reasonable yields of 5-7%, supported by strong demand from a mix of tenants and relatively affordable property prices compared to Brighton and Hove. The town's older demographic profile means strong demand for accessible, well-maintained properties, landlords who invest in good-quality housing tend to attract longer-tenancy tenants. The main risk is the relatively modest employment base, Eastbourne lacks a major employer or university driving consistent inward demand, so void periods can be longer than in larger towns.