In Knowle, the rental decision is often about much more than the property itself. Tenants are also choosing the village, the High Street, local schools, transport connections and the lifestyle that comes with living in this part of Solihull.
That makes autumn a good opportunity to review your tenancy arrangements and ask a simple question:
Is your property still giving tenants what they expect from the local market?
The wider Solihull rental market remains valuable. ONS figures show average private rents across the borough reached £1,279 per month in August 2026, up 3.2% over the year. Three-bedroom homes averaged £1,262, while four-bedroom-plus homes averaged £1,877.
Start with the condition, not just the rent
It can be tempting to make rent the first conversation when reviewing a tenancy. But in a market such as Knowle, condition matters too.
A tenant considering whether to stay is likely to notice the details:
- Tired paintwork
- An unresolved repair
- A garden that needs attention
- Inefficient heating
- Draughty windows
- Ageing appliances
Fixing small issues as part of your tenancy review can support a better landlord-tenant relationship and protect the property itself.
Compare your rental value properly
Knowle can command very different rents depending on property type, road, size and specification. Current listings show that higher-specification family homes can sit well above the wider Solihull average, which is exactly why a local valuation matters more than a postcode-wide figure.
Any rent increase must follow the current legal process, including the applicable timing and notice requirements.
Review your Knowle rental value
Think about your own time too
Self-management can work very well when everything is straightforward. The real test is what happens when it isn’t.
A maintenance call comes in while you’re at work. A contractor doesn’t arrive. A tenant needs an urgent answer. Legislation changes. A tenancy review needs dealing with at the same time.
Individually, none of those jobs looks enormous. Together, they can quickly consume a lot of time.
Fully managed doesn’t mean losing control
Some landlords worry that moving to a managed service means stepping away from their investment. It doesn’t.
You remain the landlord and make the important decisions. Your agent manages the day-to-day work and keeps you informed. For many landlords, that’s the balance they actually want.
Your September landlord check
Before autumn gets underway:
- Review your rent
- Schedule any overdue repairs
- Check heating and safety equipment
- Look ahead to your next inspection
- Organise tenancy records
- Check upcoming landlord responsibilities
- Decide how much of the ongoing tenancy you really want to manage yourself
Your property investment should work for you rather than the other way around.
Talk to your Hunters Knowle team about your tenancy
