Suffolk · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Kentford.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Kentford's ~280 private landlords across Suffolk. Every template is updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, in force from 1 May 2026, with West Suffolk Council as the local housing authority.
Typical Entry Price
£200k–£340k
Gross Yield
5–7%
Local Authority
West Suffolk Council
Road Access
A14
Rail
Nearest: Newmarket (5 mi)
Kentford rental market, what landlords need to know
Kentford is a West Suffolk village on the A14 near Newmarket, drawing strong rental demand from racing industry workers and A14 Cambridge commuters. Its position between Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds makes it one of the more accessible village locations in the Newmarket corridor.
Essential documents for Kentford 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 Kentford landlords on 1 May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies in full to every Kentford tenancy from 1 May 2026, enforced locally by West Suffolk Council. The headline changes for Suffolk 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
Kentford landlord FAQs
Which council handles landlord licensing in Kentford?
West Suffolk Council is the local housing authority for Kentford, Suffolk. 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.
Does Kentford have selective licensing?
No. West Suffolk Council does not operate selective or additional licensing in Kentford. Only mandatory HMO licensing applies to qualifying properties.
Is Kentford a good buy-to-let location?
Yes. A14 access to Newmarket in 5 minutes and Cambridge in 30 minutes creates consistent demand from racing industry workers and commuters. Entry prices of £200,000–£340,000 and yields of 5–7% represent solid value in the Newmarket corridor.