England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Solihull.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Solihull landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Private rented households
~18,000
Average monthly rent (2-bed)
~£1,000
Gross buy-to-let yield (avg)
~4-6%
Solihull rental market, what landlords need to know
Solihull is a prosperous West Midlands metropolitan borough immediately south-east of Birmingham, with one of the highest average household incomes in the West Midlands. The private rented sector is growing, driven by demand from professionals working at Birmingham Airport (within the borough), the NEC, Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull plant, and Birmingham city centre commuters. Average rents are among the highest in the West Midlands outside Birmingham.
Essential documents for Solihull 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 Solihull 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
Solihull landlord FAQs
Does the Renters' Rights Act 2025 apply to Solihull landlords?
Yes. Solihull is in England (West Midlands) and all Renters' Rights Act 2025 provisions apply from 1 May 2026. This includes the abolition of Section 21, mandatory Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements for all new lettings, Section 13 rent increases via Form 4A, Awaab's Law obligations, and civil penalties up to £40,000. Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council does not currently operate a selective or additional licensing scheme beyond the mandatory national HMO requirement.
Is Solihull a good area for buy-to-let investment in 2026?
Solihull offers a stable, professional rental market with high demand from Birmingham Airport and NEC employees, Jaguar Land Rover staff, and Birmingham city centre commuters. Gross yields of 4-6% are lower than neighbouring Birmingham but void rates are low and capital growth has been strong. The HS2 Interchange station at Arden Cross (Solihull) is expected to increase demand further. Key compliance obligations are the Renters' Rights Act 2025 from 1 May 2026 and mandatory HMO licensing for 5+ occupant shared houses.