England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Farnborough.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Farnborough landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Private rented households
~6,400
Average monthly rent (2-bed)
~£1,200
Gross buy-to-let yield (avg)
~4-6%
Farnborough rental market, what landlords need to know
Farnborough is a town in the Hart district of Hampshire, approximately 35 miles south-west of central London and 10 miles south-east of Guildford. The town is served by Farnborough Main station on the South Western Main Line (approximately 45 minutes to London Waterloo), making it one of the more affordable commuter towns within easy reach of London. The private rented sector — approximately 22% of all households — is driven by aerospace and defence employment (Farnborough Airshow, DSTL, BAE Systems and MBDA sites in the area), London commuter demand, and the proximity to Guildford, Reading, and Basingstoke employment centres. Buy-to-let gross yields of 4-6% reflect the town's position in the competitive north Hampshire commuter market. Hart District Council and Rushmoor Borough Council jointly cover the Farnborough area (the town straddles the two districts).
Essential documents for Farnborough 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 Farnborough 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
Farnborough landlord FAQs
Does the Renters' Rights Act 2025 apply to Farnborough landlords?
Yes. Farnborough 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 damp and mould obligations, the one-month advance rent cap, and civil penalties up to £40,000 for non-compliance. Rushmoor Borough Council does not currently operate selective or additional HMO licensing in Farnborough beyond national mandatory licensing.
Do I need an HMO licence in Farnborough?
Mandatory national HMO licensing applies to HMOs with 5 or more occupants from 2 or more separate households. Rushmoor Borough Council does not currently operate an additional or selective licensing scheme in Farnborough. Check the Rushmoor Borough Council website for any updates. Operating without a required licence carries civil penalties up to £30,000.