England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Stourbridge.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Stourbridge landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Average 2-bed rent
~£875 pcm
Typical gross yield
5.5–7.5%
Local authority
Dudley MBC
Selective licensing
No
Birmingham commute
30-35 min (rail)
Stourbridge rental market, what landlords need to know
Stourbridge is a historic Black Country market town in the metropolitan borough of Dudley, situated on the western edge of the West Midlands conurbation. The town is renowned for its glassmaking heritage and today functions predominantly as a commuter settlement for Birmingham (accessible by West Midlands Rail in 30-35 minutes from Stourbridge Town or Stourbridge Junction stations). Property prices are significantly lower than central Birmingham and the Solihull corridor, making Stourbridge attractive for buy-to-let investors. Average rents for a two-bedroom property run at £800-£950 per month. Demand is driven by Birmingham commuters, Dudley healthcare workers, and households from Wolverhampton and the wider Black Country. Gross yields typically range from 5.5-7.5%. The town has a mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war semi-detached properties, and modern new-build estates.
Essential documents for Stourbridge 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 Stourbridge 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
Stourbridge landlord FAQs
Do I need a licence to let a property in Stourbridge?
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council does not currently operate selective or additional HMO licensing in Stourbridge. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to all HMOs with five or more persons forming two or more households — qualifying landlords must apply to Dudley Council. For standard single-family lets, no additional licence is required. Check Dudley Council's website for any scheme updates.
Is Stourbridge a good buy-to-let location?
Stourbridge offers lower entry prices than central Birmingham and the Solihull corridor, with gross yields of 5.5-7.5% and consistent demand from Birmingham commuters and Dudley area workers. West Midlands Rail services to Birmingham New Street (30-35 minutes) and Birmingham Snow Hill make it an accessible commuter base. The town has good local amenities and a stable private rental market.
Does the Renters' Rights Act 2025 apply in Stourbridge?
Yes. Stourbridge is in England and all Renters' Rights Act 2025 provisions apply from 1 May 2026: Section 21 abolished, mandatory periodic tenancies, Section 13 rent increases via Form 4A, Awaab's Law response timescales, one-month advance rent cap, and civil penalties up to £40,000. Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is the local enforcement authority for the private rented sector.