England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Paignton.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Paignton landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Average 2-bed rent
£850 pcm
Exeter rail journey
~45 min
Major employer
Torbay Hospital (~4,000 staff)
Paignton rental market, what landlords need to know
Paignton is part of the Torbay unitary authority (the English Riviera), adjacent to Torquay. Tourism is a major economic driver — Torbay attracts approximately 1.8 million visitors per year — but permanent rental demand comes from healthcare workers at Torbay Hospital (~4,000 staff), retail and hospitality, and commuters to Exeter (~45 min by rail). Average rents for a 2-bed are £750–£950 pcm. Seasonal holiday letting creates some competition with the long-term rental market.
Essential documents for Paignton 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 Paignton 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
Paignton landlord FAQs
Is there selective licensing in Paignton?
No. Torbay Council does not currently operate selective or additional licensing in Paignton. Standard mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5 or more occupiers.
What drives rental demand in Paignton?
Torbay Hospital employment (~4,000 staff), tourism and hospitality sector workers, retail employees, and Exeter commuters all drive demand. The English Riviera's established tourism economy also generates seasonal short-term let demand.