Hampshire · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Fareham.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Fareham's 4,800+ private landlords across Hampshire. Every template is updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, in force from 1 May 2026, with Fareham Borough Council as the local housing authority.
Local Authority
Fareham Borough Council
County
Hampshire
Road Access
M27 J9/10/11; A27 Portsmouth–Southampton
Nearest City
Portsmouth ~7mi; Southampton ~12mi
Typical Gross Yield
5–7%
Fareham rental market, what landlords need to know
Fareham is a borough and market town in south Hampshire, situated between Portsmouth and Southampton on the M27 corridor. Its strategic location provides access to both Portsmouth Naval Base (the UK's largest naval base) and Southampton's port and airport employment. Entry prices for terraced houses range from £190,000–£280,000 with gross yields of 5–7%. Military and maritime sector workers provide a stable, professional tenant base.
Essential documents for Fareham 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 Fareham landlords on 1 May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies in full to every Fareham tenancy from 1 May 2026, enforced locally by Fareham Borough Council. The headline changes for Hampshire 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
Fareham landlord FAQs
Which council handles landlord licensing in Fareham?
Fareham Borough Council is the local housing authority for Fareham, Hampshire. 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.
Is Fareham a good area for landlords?
Fareham offers a stable, mid-yield market (5–7%) driven by proximity to Portsmouth Naval Base, Southampton Port and Airport, and M27 corridor employment. Military families and maritime sector workers provide consistent demand and good tenant quality. Entry prices are lower than Southampton's city centre but higher than Portsmouth, making Fareham a balance of capital security and achievable yield.
Does Fareham have selective licensing?
Fareham Borough Council does not currently operate a borough-wide selective licensing scheme. Mandatory HMO licensing applies nationally for properties with 5 or more occupants from 2 or more households. Always check with Fareham Borough Council for any ward-level licensing designations before purchasing or letting a property in the borough.