England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Faversham.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Faversham landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Average 2-bed rent
£1,050 pcm
London Victoria journey
~80 min by fast service
Notable employer
Shepherd Neame Brewery (~500 staff)
Faversham rental market, what landlords need to know
Faversham is a historic market town in Swale, Kent, approximately 50 miles east of London. It is home to Shepherd Neame, Britain's oldest brewery (established 1698, approximately 500 employees). The town's rail link to London Victoria is approximately 80 minutes by fast service, and to London St Pancras (via Ebbsfleet) approximately 65 minutes, making it a commuter location for London workers priced out of Medway and Maidstone. Key employers include Shepherd Neame, Swale Borough Council, the local healthcare sector (QEQM Hospital at Margate is approximately 25 miles), and a strong agricultural and rural economy. The Faversham Creek industrial estate and the town's historic centre support a mix of residents. Average rents for a 2-bed are £950–£1,150 pcm.
Essential documents for Faversham 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 Faversham 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
Faversham landlord FAQs
Is there selective licensing in Faversham?
No. Swale Borough Council does not currently operate selective or additional licensing in Faversham. Standard mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5 or more occupiers. Listed building consent is required for alterations to the town's many historic properties.
What drives rental demand in Faversham?
London commuters (approximately 80 min to Victoria; 65 min to St Pancras via Ebbsfleet) priced out of closer commuter towns, Shepherd Neame brewery workers and the wider local employment base, and rural Kent agricultural workers all drive demand. Faversham offers lower rents than Sittingbourne, Maidstone, or Canterbury while maintaining good London rail access.