England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Ross-on-Wye.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Ross-on-Wye landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Average 2-bed rent
£825 pcm
Gloucester by road
~17 miles east via A40 dual carriageway; ~25 min
Hereford by road
~15 miles north via A49; ~20 min
Ross-on-Wye rental market, what landlords need to know
Ross-on-Wye is a market town in the south-east corner of Herefordshire, situated on a loop of the River Wye approximately 15 miles south of Hereford, 10 miles north of Monmouth (Wales), and 17 miles south-west of Gloucester. With a population of approximately 10,500, Ross-on-Wye is the second largest town in Herefordshire (after Hereford) and serves as the main market and service centre for south Herefordshire and the southern Wye Valley. Ross-on-Wye is often described as the 'Gateway to the Wye Valley' — the Wye Valley is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and one of the most scenically beautiful river valley landscapes in England and Wales; Symonds Yat Rock, Goodrich Castle, and the wider Wye Valley walk are major heritage and tourism attractions. Key employers: the town's economy is predominantly based on agriculture (Herefordshire is one of England's most agricultural counties — apple and pear orchards, cider production, hop growing, cattle and sheep farming), tourism and hospitality (the Wye Valley AONB attracts significant visitor numbers; the town has a range of hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering properties), retail and professional services in Ross-on-Wye town centre, and healthcare (Hereford County Hospital is the main acute hospital for the area, ~15 miles north; the Ross Community Hospital provides community services locally). Significant commuter flows to Gloucester (~17 miles east; ~25 min by A40 dual carriageway; a major NHS, GCHQ, and Gloucestershire County Council employer) and Hereford (~15 miles north; ~20 min by A49). Average rents for a 2-bed are £750–£925 pcm.
Essential documents for Ross-on-Wye 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 Ross-on-Wye 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
Ross-on-Wye landlord FAQs
Is there selective licensing in Ross-on-Wye?
No. Herefordshire Council does not currently operate selective or additional licensing in Ross-on-Wye. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5 or more occupiers. Landlords should note the Conservation Area in the town centre, the Wye Valley AONB planning constraints on surrounding land, and the River Wye flood risk in low-lying areas near the riverfront.
What drives rental demand in Ross-on-Wye?
Gloucester commuters (~17 miles east via A40; ~25 min; major employers including Gloucestershire County Council, GCHQ Cheltenham ~20 miles east, NHS Gloucestershire, and the University of Gloucestershire); Hereford commuters (~15 miles north via A49; ~20 min; Herefordshire Council, Hereford County Hospital, and agricultural sector employers); Wye Valley tourism and hospitality sector workers; Herefordshire agricultural sector workers (one of England's most agricultural counties — apple orchards, cider production, hops, livestock); and lifestyle renters attracted by the Wye Valley AONB, the River Wye, and the outstanding natural landscape of south Herefordshire and the Forest of Dean border.