If you let property in England, a new compulsory landlord register is on its way. It was created by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, and the public-facing service is called “Register your rental property”. Here’s what we know so far and what to do now.
What is it?
The Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database is a national register of landlords and rental homes in England. Landlords will need a landlord entry for themselves and a separate dwelling entry for each rental property.
When do I need to register?
The service opens on 15 December 2026 and rolls out region by region, with every actively letting landlord registered by 14 November 2027. Your deadline depends on where the rental property is located, not where you live. Each region gets a three-month window. For example:
- West Midlands: in force 15 December 2026, deadline 14 March 2027
- East of England: opens 15 January 2027, deadline 14 April 2027
- South East: opens 15 March 2027, deadline 14 June 2027
- London: 15 July to 14 October 2027
- South West: deadline 14 November 2027
You can register early once your region’s service opens, as long as you meet the regional deadline. If you have properties in several regions, each one follows its own deadline.
What will it cost?
The fee is £65 per property per year, and fees will be adjusted pro rata during the initial rollout. Registrations must be renewed annually.
What information will I need?
Registration will involve:
- Your details: name, date of birth, address, telephone number and email address. Companies and similar bodies must give details of their directors, trustees or partners.
- The property and tenancy: the address and whether it’s currently let.
- Safety compliance: the status of your safety certificates, including the dates and details of your latest gas safety certificate.
- A GOV.UK One Login account: registration runs through One Login, with offline routes for those who need them.
Why it matters
A landlord who breaches the duty to register won’t be able to obtain a possession order, except on grounds of tenant anti-social behaviour. Landlords also risk fines, with up to £7,000 reported for a first or minor breach. Once the rules fully apply, a property can’t be marketed or let without active landlord and dwelling entries. Some advisers note the advertising requirement won’t apply at the start of the rollout.
Your getting-ready checklist
- Work out your deadline for every property, and diarise the annual renewal.
- Audit your safety paperwork. Check the expiry dates on your gas safety certificates, EICRs and EPCs. Missing records or conflicting information could cause problems during registration.
- Gather your documents in one place: ID details, tenancy information and certificates for each property.
- Set up your GOV.UK One Login before your window opens.
- Keep records current. Changes generally need to be updated on the database within 28 days.
- Check your licensing. The database is separate from local authority HMO or selective licensing, so you may still need both.
- Talk to your agent. An agent can help with parts of the process, but you remain responsible for the registration and the information in it.
How we can help
Nick Tart Lettings can check your documents, confirm your deadlines and support you through registration. Get in touch via email or telephone for a no-obligation chat.
*This post is general information, not legal advice. Details may change as government guidance is updated.
