England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Forfar.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Forfar landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Average 2-bed rent
£625 pcm
Dundee distance
~14 miles south
Local authority
Angus Council (county town)
Forfar rental market, what landlords need to know
Forfar is the county town of Angus and the administrative headquarters of Angus Council, situated approximately 14 miles north of Dundee. It is a market town with a modest private rented sector, serving Angus Council employees, NHS Tayside workers (Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, ~14 miles), agricultural and food processing workers (the Angus farming sector and producers such as Kepak Group meat processing), and small business owners serving the local economy. Forfar is best known historically for the Forfar Bridie (a meat-filled pastry) and its role in Angus agricultural history. The town has no direct rail link — the nearest stations are Dundee (~14 miles south) and Arbroath (~11 miles east on the Caledonian Sleeper/ScotRail route). Average rents for a 2-bed are £550–£700 pcm, reflecting lower Scottish rural rental levels.
Essential documents for Forfar 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 Forfar 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
Forfar landlord FAQs
Do I need to register as a landlord in Forfar?
Yes. All private landlords in Scotland, including Forfar, must register with their local council under the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004. Registration is with Angus Council. Failure to register is a criminal offence. HMO licensing is also required for properties with 3 or more unrelated occupiers sharing facilities.
What drives rental demand in Forfar?
Angus Council employees (as the administrative headquarters of Angus Council), NHS Tayside workers commuting from Forfar to Ninewells Hospital Dundee (~14 miles), agricultural sector workers (Angus farming and food processing), and small business owners serving the local economy. Forfar offers very affordable purchase prices and rents relative to Dundee — buy-to-let gross yields of 7–9% are achievable.