Hull (Kingston upon Hull) has one of England's highest-yielding PRS markets (10–15%+ gross yield on terraced housing), driven by the University of Hull, Siemens Gamesa offshore wind, and NHS demand. Hull City Council operates HMO licensing and may operate selective/additional licensing. The city's large stock of pre-1919 housing makes Awaab's Law compliance a priority.
Key 2026 obligations
- Section 21 abolished — all possession via Section 8 with a statutory ground
- All new tenancies must use a Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement
- Student landlords: Ground 4A for academic-year possession
- Information Sheet served on all existing tenants by 31 May 2026
- Hull City Council HMO and possible selective/additional licensing — check council portal
- Civil penalties up to £40,000 for PRS non-compliance
- Awaab's Law: mandatory repair timeframes — heightened risk on Hull's pre-1919 stock
- EPC: older terrace stock may require improvement works to reach minimum E rating