England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Eastleigh.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Eastleigh landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Private rented households
~4,200
Average monthly rent (2-bed)
~£1,100
Gross buy-to-let yield (avg)
~4.5-6%
Eastleigh rental market, what landlords need to know
Eastleigh is a town in Hampshire, approximately 5 miles north of Southampton city centre and 15 miles from Portsmouth. The town is served by Eastleigh station on the South Western Main Line (approximately 75 minutes to London Waterloo), making it a commuter location for both London and Southampton. The private rented sector — approximately 20% of all households — spans terraced housing, 1960s-1990s estates, and newer residential developments, with demand from local workers in the aviation, logistics, and public sector industries (Southampton Airport and a large Amazon fulfilment centre are nearby). Buy-to-let gross yields of 4.5-6% reflect the town's position within the competitive Hampshire housing market. Eastleigh Borough Council is the local housing authority.
Essential documents for Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh 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
Eastleigh landlord FAQs
Does the Renters' Rights Act 2025 apply to Eastleigh landlords?
Yes. Eastleigh is in England (Hampshire) and all Renters' Rights Act 2025 provisions apply from 1 May 2026, including the abolition of Section 21, periodic tenancy requirements for all new tenancies, Section 13 rent increases via Form 4A, Awaab's Law, the one-month advance rent cap, and civil penalties up to £40,000 for non-compliance. Eastleigh Borough Council does not currently operate selective or additional HMO licensing beyond national mandatory licensing.
Do I need an HMO licence in Eastleigh?
Mandatory national HMO licensing applies to HMOs with 5 or more occupants from 2 or more separate households. Eastleigh Borough Council does not currently operate an additional or selective licensing scheme. Check the Eastleigh Borough Council website for any updates. Operating without a required licence carries civil penalties up to £30,000.