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Rental property register begins late 2026

15th September 2026

Rental property register begins late 2026 The UK Government has published details of its new ‘Register your rental property’ service, which will be introduced across England in stages starting this winter. Registration will begin in the West Midlands, with the rest of England following on a regional timetable.

The service is the delivery of the landlord database provisions in the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. It will require landlords of assured and regulated tenancies to register themselves and each property they let.

Landlords will pay an annual registration fee of £65 for each property and must renew their registration every year. Those who fail to register risk a financial penalty.

They will need to provide information about themselves and their properties, including:

  • property address, ownership type and number of bedrooms
  • the landlord’s contact details and details of any superior landlord or property manager
  • whether the property is currently let, the number of occupants and households, and relevant HMO, additional or selective licence details
  • rent charged, payment frequency and whether utilities are included
  • evidence of compliance with key health and safety requirements, including gas safety, electrical safety and energy performance information.

Registration dates depend on where the property is

The deadline is based on the location of the rental property, rather than where the landlord lives. Landlords with properties in more than one region can register them all from 15 December 2026 if they choose, but must meet the deadline for each property’s region.

Region

Registration period

West Midlands

15 December 2026 to 14 March 2027

East of England

15 January 2027 to 14 April 2027

East Midlands

15 February 2027 to 14 May 2027

South East

15 March 2027 to 14 June 2027

Yorkshire and Humber                      

15 April 2027 to 14 July 2027

North West

15 May 2027 to 14 August 2027

North East

15 June 2027 to 14 September 2027

London

15 July 2027 to 14 October 2027

South West

15 August 2027 to 14 November 2027

Once the deadline has passed for a region, councils will be able to begin enforcement activity.

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