England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates — Wigan
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Wigan landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Private rented households
~27,000
Average monthly rent (2-bed)
~£700
Gross buy-to-let yield (avg)
~7–9%
Wigan rental market — what landlords need to know
Wigan has a large and affordable private rented sector in Greater Manchester, attracting buy-to-let investors with gross yields regularly exceeding 7–9%. Strong demand comes from manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare workers, as well as young renters priced out of Manchester city centre. The borough operates a selective licensing scheme in designated areas.
Licensing requirements in Wigan
Wigan Council operates selective licensing in designated areas of the borough. Landlords with properties in a selective licensing zone must hold a valid licence before letting — operating without one is a civil offence with penalties of up to £30,000. Mandatory national HMO licensing also applies to all properties with 5 or more occupants from 2 or more separate households. Check the council's housing portal for the current selective licensing map.
Essential documents for Wigan 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.
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 Wigan 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
Wigan landlord FAQs
Does the Renters' Rights Act apply to Wigan landlords?
Yes. Wigan is in England (Greater Manchester) and all Renters' Rights Act 2025 provisions apply from 1 May 2026 — abolition of Section 21, Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements for all new lettings, Section 13 rent increases (once per 12 months, 2 months' notice on Form 4A), Awaab's Law hazard response timeframes, and the Information Sheet for all existing tenants (deadline 31 May 2026).
Does my Wigan property need a selective licence?
It depends on your ward. Wigan Council operates selective licensing in designated areas — not across the whole borough. Check your property's postcode against the council's selective licensing map, or contact the Wigan housing enforcement team. If your property is in a designated zone, you must apply for a licence before letting. Operating without a required licence carries a civil penalty of up to £30,000, and tenants can apply for a rent repayment order of up to 12 months' rent.