Tamworth’s latest rental figures tell an interesting story. According to the ONS, average private rent was £925 per month in August 2026, compared with £920 a year earlier. That’s only a 0.5% annual increase, meaning rents were broadly stable while the wider West Midlands recorded stronger growth.
For landlords, that’s a useful reminder: a tenancy review shouldn’t simply mean “put the rent up”. Sometimes the smarter move is improving the tenancy instead.
Is retaining your tenant worth more?
If you’ve got a reliable tenant who:
- pays on time
- communicates well
- looks after the property
- wants to remain long-term
There’s value in that stability. Changing tenants can mean advertising, viewings, checks, cleaning, repairs and potentially a period without rent.
Consider the whole picture when reviewing your tenancy arrangements.
Review the property itself
Current Tamworth averages vary by property size, with ONS figures showing average rents of approximately £828 for two bedrooms, £1,006 for three bedrooms and £1,438 for four or more bedrooms in August.
Where does your property sit? Condition, road, parking, garden and presentation can all make a difference.
Get an up-to-date Tamworth rental valuation.
Autumn property checks
September is also your opportunity to check:
- heating
- gutters
- roof or external damage
- windows and doors
- alarms
- signs of damp
- outstanding repairs
Get ahead of the cold weather rather than waiting for your tenant to discover the problem.
Check how much time you’re really spending
Self-management often happens in small chunks. Twenty minutes here. An hour there. A contractor call. A tenant email. An inspection. It doesn’t always feel like a lot until you add it together.
If you want the investment without quite so much administration, Fully Managed may be worth considering.
The aim isn’t to remove you from your property. It’s to remove the jobs you no longer need or want to do yourself.
Talk to Hunters Tamworth about your tenancy.
