DIY InventoryLetting a property in Wyre Forest: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Wyre Forest.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Wyre Forest
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households). The council has consulted (2025 to 2026) on an Article 4 Direction so that new small HMOs in Kidderminster would need planning permission.
- Fees: £880 for an HMO licence (council page)
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Wyre Forest District Council.
Wyre Forest District Council: private renting and licensing
Safety certificates
- Gas Safety (CP12): every 12 months, by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- EICR: at least every 5 years, by a qualified electrician.
- EPC: rated E or above, valid for 10 years.
- Alarms: a smoke alarm on every storey, and a carbon monoxide alarm in rooms with a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).
Book a Gas Safety certificate, EICR or EPC in Wyre Forest at a fixed price, and keep track of expiry dates in the free landlord dashboard.
Deposits and the inventory
Protect the deposit in the DPS, TDS or mydeposits within 30 days. At the end, the scheme decides any dispute on the evidence, above all the check-in compared with the check-out, so the inventory is what protects you.
What to record in Wyre Forest homes
- Riverside homes in Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn: photograph flood defences, airbricks, flood doors and any watermarks.
- Victorian terraces in Kidderminster: photograph back yards, damp in rear kitchens and older windows.
- Converted carpet mill and factory flats: note fobs, ventilation, shared areas and parking.
- Park homes around Stourport: record the pitch, skirting, steps, sheds and the site rules that apply.
- Listed Georgian homes in Bewdley: record original features carefully, as repairs need consent.
- Woodland homes near Far Forest: check gutters, roofs and trees close to the house, and note any oil tank or septic tank.
Homes sold in Wyre Forest in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 370 | £244,772 |
| Detached | 295 | £398,171 |
| Terraced | 278 | £202,348 |
| Flat or maisonette | 92 | £126,119 |
| Other | 49 | £481,043 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Wyre Forest: questions
Is there selective licensing in Wyre Forest?
No selective licensing scheme. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Wyre Forest?
A Gas Safety certificate every 12 months (where there is gas), an electrical safety report (EICR) at least every 5 years, and a valid EPC rated E or above, plus working smoke alarms on every storey and carbon monoxide alarms by fixed combustion appliances.
How long do I have to protect a deposit?
30 days from receiving it, in the DPS, TDS or mydeposits, with the prescribed information given to the tenant in the same 30 days.
Do I need an inventory as a landlord in Wyre Forest?
It isn’t a legal requirement, but without a signed check-in record it is very hard to claim anything from the deposit at the end. With DIY Inventory you can do it yourself for £30, or send your tenant a link to do it.
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