Greater Manchester · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Wigan.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Wigan's 9,500+ private landlords across Greater Manchester. Every template is updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, in force from 1 May 2026, with Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council as the local housing authority.
Private rented households
~12,000
Average monthly rent (2-bed)
~�750
Gross buy-to-let yield (avg)
~6�9%
Wigan rental market, what landlords need to know
Wigan has an affordable buy-to-let market with high yields driven by strong local employment in logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. The town benefits from excellent motorway connections and is part of the Greater Manchester commuter belt.
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. 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 Wigan landlords on 1 May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies in full to every Wigan tenancy from 1 May 2026, enforced locally by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. The headline changes for Greater Manchester landlords are:
- → 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
Which council handles landlord licensing in Wigan?
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council is the local housing authority for Wigan, Greater Manchester. Only mandatory national HMO licensing applies at present (properties with 5 or more occupants from 2 or more households); there is no borough-wide selective or additional scheme currently in force. Always confirm the current designation with the council before letting, as licensing schemes and area boundaries are reviewed periodically.
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, Section 21 abolished, all new lettings on Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements, Section 13 rent increases via Form 4A, Awaab's Law (PRS extension — date to be confirmed by secondary legislation) hazard response, and the Information Sheet for existing tenants by 31 May 2026.
Why do Wigan properties offer high buy-to-let yields?
Wigan offers some of the highest buy-to-let yields in Greater Manchester (typically 6�9%) because property purchase prices remain relatively low compared to Manchester city centre, while rental demand is supported by local employment and commuter access. The town's older terraced housing stock provides affordable entry points. Landlords should carry out thorough surveys, older properties may have legacy repair issues that affect post-purchase maintenance costs.