England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Ely.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Ely landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Avg 2-bed rent
~£1,050 pcm
Typical gross yield
5-7%
Local authority
East Cambridgeshire District Council
Cambridge
15-20 min (Greater Anglia)
Ely rental market, what landlords need to know
Ely is a cathedral city in East Cambridgeshire District Council, located approximately 15 miles north-east of Cambridge city centre in the Fens. Rail services connect Ely to Cambridge (approximately 15-20 minutes via Greater Anglia or TransPennine Express) and to London King's Cross (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes via Greater Anglia). Ely is the principal settlement of East Cambridgeshire and serves as a market town for the surrounding Fenland area. The city's iconic Ely Cathedral and historic market town character make it an attractive residential destination for Cambridge professionals seeking lower property prices outside the city. The University of Cambridge (25,000+ students; 15,000+ academic and professional staff) is the primary driver of rental demand in the wider Cambridge area — professional and academic tenants priced out of Cambridge increasingly look to Ely for family-sized accommodation. Major employers include East Cambridgeshire District Council, NHS (Ely GP practices; Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust at Addenbrooke's Hospital 15 miles south), Anglian Water (significant Ely operations), and a range of technology, life sciences, and professional services companies in the wider Cambridge cluster accessible by rail. Buy-to-let investors can expect gross yields of 5-7%, reflecting Cambridge overspill demand for family and professional accommodation at prices below Cambridge itself. East Cambridgeshire District Council administers the area. RRA 2025 (Property Portal; PRS Ombudsman) applies from 1 May 2026.
Essential documents for Ely 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 Ely 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
Ely landlord FAQs
Is there selective licensing in Ely?
East Cambridgeshire District Council does not currently operate selective or additional HMO licensing in Ely. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to qualifying HMOs (5+ occupiers from 2+ households) under the Housing Act 2004. Confirm the current position with East Cambridgeshire District Council before purchasing. The RRA 2025 Property Portal and PRS Ombudsman obligations apply from 1 May 2026.
What drives rental demand in Ely?
Ely rental demand is driven by Cambridge overspill — professional and academic tenants from the University of Cambridge and Cambridge's technology and life sciences cluster seeking family-sized accommodation at below-Cambridge prices, with a direct 15-20 minute rail link to Cambridge. NHS Cambridge University Hospitals (Addenbrooke's) and East Cambridgeshire public sector also contribute. The cathedral city character and established community attract long-term professional tenants, supporting BTL yields of 5-7%.