The new landlord database is coming to the West Midlands first — here’s what Wolverhampton landlords need to know
If you let property in Wolverhampton, Walsall, or anywhere else in the West Midlands, there’s a new compliance date to put in the diary: 15 December 2026. That’s when the government’s new landlord register — officially called the ‘Register your rental property’ service — goes live in our region first, ahead of the rest of […]
MEES explained: where West Midlands landlords stand on EPCs today, and what changes by 2030
Energy efficiency has quietly become one of the biggest cost questions in letting. For landlords across Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and the wider West Midlands — where a large share of the rental stock is pre-1940s terraces and solid-walled semis — it is also one of the trickiest. The rules themselves are not complicated once they […]
Ending a periodic tenancy: what West Midlands landlords need to know
The Renters’ Rights Act is no longer something on the horizon — it has been in force since 1 May 2026, and periodic assured tenancies are now the default across England. For many landlords, the practical question has shifted from “what is changing?” to “how do I actually end a tenancy now?” With Section 21 […]
A historic day for the private rented sector
1 May 2026 marks one of the most significant milestones in the history of the private rented sector. Today, the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force — bringing with it the most sweeping changes to renting in England in more than 30 years. Whether you’re an existing landlord or new to letting property, these changes […]
The Renters’ Rights Act is almost here: is your west midlands property ready?
Current-law update – 18 October 2026. This article includes historical information. The main Renters’ Rights Act reforms for private assured tenancies in England took effect on 1 May 2026: new Section 21 notices and fixed-term assured tenancies ended. Rent increases use Form 4A with at least two months’ notice, and the rent-in-advance rules have changed. […]
After the sale: what are west midlands landlords doing with their money in 2026?
Across the West Midlands, more landlords than ever are making the decision to sell up. Whether it’s the impact of increased regulation, the additional stamp duty surcharge, or simply a change in circumstances, we’re seeing a real shift in the Wolverhampton and wider West Midlands market. But selling a rental property — sometimes after years […]
Supporting better housing outcomes in our community
At Fleming Lettings, we know that housing is not just about property or profit — it’s about people every bit as much. Every day, we work with landlords and tenants across the West Midlands to help create stable, well-managed homes. But we also recognise that many people face barriers to secure housing that go far […]
EPC C plans: what the government’s latest changes mean for landlords
Proposals to raise minimum energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector have been on the table for several years. Earlier plans would have required landlords to spend up to £15,000 per property and meet an EPC rating of C by 2028 for new tenancies. Following sustained consultation and industry pressure, the Government has now […]
The Renters’ Rights Act: what landlords should be preparing for now
Current-law update – 18 October 2026. This article includes historical information. The main Renters’ Rights Act reforms for private assured tenancies in England took effect on 1 May 2026: new Section 21 notices and fixed-term assured tenancies ended. Rent increases use Form 4A with at least two months’ notice, and the rent-in-advance rules have changed. […]