England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Richmond.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Richmond landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Average 2-bed rent
£825 pcm
Catterick Garrison distance
~4 miles
Garrison population
~14,000 service personnel and families
Richmond rental market, what landlords need to know
Richmond is a historic market town in the Swale valley, North Yorkshire, situated approximately 4 miles north of Catterick Garrison and 13 miles south-west of Darlington. With a population of approximately 8,500, Richmond is the administrative centre for the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire Council and one of the most attractive market towns in the north of England — Richmond Castle (a remarkably complete Norman castle with 100ft curtain wall above the River Swale) and the Georgian market square are among the finest examples of their kind in England. Richmond's rental market is dominated by one overriding factor: its proximity to Catterick Garrison (~4 miles), one of the UK's largest military bases and the home of the 1st (United Kingdom) Armoured Division, with a garrison population of approximately 14,000 service personnel and families. MOD-related housing demand — from service personnel, Ministry of Defence civil servants, and defence contractors — creates significant and consistent demand for private rental accommodation in Richmond and the surrounding villages. Key employers: MOD Catterick Garrison; North Yorkshire Council (Richmondshire district offices in Richmond); NHS North Yorkshire and Harrogate Foundation Trust; Frenchgate Shopping Centre Darlington (~13 miles). Average rents for a 2-bed are £750–£900 pcm — significantly above the wider North Yorkshire average for a town of this size, driven by military demand.
Essential documents for Richmond 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 Richmond 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
Richmond landlord FAQs
Is there selective licensing in Richmond, North Yorkshire?
No. North Yorkshire Council does not currently operate selective or additional licensing in Richmond. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5 or more occupiers. Standard England tenancy law applies.
What drives rental demand in Richmond, North Yorkshire?
The dominant driver is Catterick Garrison (~4 miles) — one of the UK's largest military bases with approximately 14,000 service personnel and families. Service personnel not allocated MOD accommodation (SFA/SLA) rent privately in Richmond. Additional demand comes from North Yorkshire Council employees; NHS North Yorkshire and Harrogate staff; and commuters to Darlington (~13 miles) and Northallerton (~18 miles — North Yorkshire Council HQ).