Corby is an East Midlands new town with outstanding A14/A43 motorway access to the Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, and Cambridgeshire logistics triangle. Gross yields of 8–10% and entry prices of £100,000–£150,000 make Corby one of the most compelling buy-to-let markets in the East Midlands.
Key 2026 obligations for Corby landlords
- Section 21 abolished — all possession via Section 8 citing a statutory ground from 1 May 2026
- All new tenancies must use a Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement from 1 May 2026
- Information Sheet must be served on all existing tenants by 31 May 2026 (£7,000 penalty per tenancy)
- North Northamptonshire Council HMO licensing: mandatory licence required for 5+ occupants/2+ households — check NNC for any additional/selective licensing in your ward
- Awaab's Law: written acknowledgment, investigation, and repair timeframes for damp, mould, and HHSRS hazards
- Civil penalties up to £40,000 for serious RRA 2025 non-compliance
- Rent increase via Section 13 Form 4A only — contractual rent review clauses unenforceable
- MEES: minimum EPC Band E required; Corby's post-war concrete-panel stock presents energy efficiency challenges — plan ahead
Corby's logistics and regeneration rental market
Corby's rental market is driven by the A14/A43 logistics corridor, North Northamptonshire's distribution sector, Kettering General Hospital NHS workforce (approximately 5 miles), and the Corby Northern Gateway regeneration project. Entry prices of £100,000–£150,000 for terraced houses with gross yields of 8–10% are among the strongest in the region.