England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Exmouth.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Exmouth landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Average 2-bed rent
£1,000 pcm
Exeter rail journey
~32 min
Key employer
CTCRM Lympstone (~2,500 military staff)
Exmouth rental market, what landlords need to know
Exmouth is a coastal town and the largest settlement in East Devon, popular with Exeter commuters (approximately 30–35 minutes by rail) and retirees drawn to the Jurassic Coast. Employment includes the Royal Marines Commando Training Centre at Lympstone (~2,500 military and civilian staff, 4 miles north), East Devon District Council, and growing tourism. Average rents for a 2-bed are £900–£1,100 pcm. The seafront and marina attract professional tenants and second-home short-term let demand.
Essential documents for Exmouth 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 Exmouth 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
Exmouth landlord FAQs
Is there selective licensing in Exmouth?
No. East Devon District Council does not operate selective or additional licensing. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5 or more occupiers in the usual way.
What drives rental demand in Exmouth?
Exeter commuter access (~32 min by rail), the Royal Marines CTCRM at Lympstone, the Jurassic Coast tourism economy, and retirees moving to the seafront all drive demand. Exmouth is a popular alternative to Exeter for tenants priced out of the city.