Tamworth is a Staffordshire market town at the M42/A5 junction, approximately 15 miles from Birmingham city centre. Its combination of logistics sector employment (A5 corridor, Ventura Park), Birmingham commuter connectivity, and affordable property prices make it one of the West Midlands' strongest buy-to-let markets by gross yield.
Key 2026 obligations for Tamworth 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)
- Tamworth Borough Council HMO licensing: mandatory licence required for 5+ occupants/2+ households
- 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; EPC Band C target in prospect for new tenancies
Tamworth's logistics and commuter rental market
Tamworth's buy-to-let market is driven by A5 logistics and distribution employment (warehousing, manufacturing, Ventura Park retail and commercial complex), Birmingham commuters (25 minutes by rail or 15 miles by road), and Lichfield proximity. Terrace houses typically deliver 6–8% gross yields at entry prices of £120,000–£180,000 — among the stronger yield profiles in the West Midlands commuter belt.