England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Shoreham-by-Sea landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Average 2-bed rent
£1,300 pcm
Brighton rail journey
~20 min
London Victoria journey
~62 min
Shoreham-by-Sea rental market, what landlords need to know
Shoreham-by-Sea is a coastal town in the Adur district of West Sussex, popular with Brighton commuters (approximately 20 minutes by rail to Brighton; 60–65 minutes to London Victoria). Employment includes Shoreham Airport (business aviation), local hospitality, and spillover from the Brighton and Hove economy. The town's proximity to the Sussex coast and the South Downs National Park attracts professional and creative sector tenants. Average rents for a 2-bed are £1,200–£1,500 pcm.
Essential documents for Shoreham-by-Sea 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 Shoreham-by-Sea 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
Shoreham-by-Sea landlord FAQs
Is there selective licensing in Shoreham-by-Sea?
No. Adur District Council does not currently operate selective or additional licensing. Standard mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5 or more occupiers.
What drives rental demand in Shoreham-by-Sea?
Commuter access to Brighton (~20 min) and London Victoria (~62 min), the Sussex coastline, proximity to the South Downs National Park, and spillover from the Brighton and Hove economy all drive demand from professional tenants seeking coastal living at lower rents than Brighton itself.