The government has confirmed when landlords across England will need to register their rental properties under the new ‘Register Your Rental Property’ service.
The new registration system is part of the government’s wider Renters’ Rights Act 2025 reforms and will create a national Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database containing information about landlords and the properties they let – Islington Properties takes a deep dive into the policy announcement for London landlords.
The important date for landlords in London is 15 July 2027.
This is when the London registration window opens and landlords will then have until 14 October 2027 to register properties that are required to be registered.
There is no need for London landlords to register immediately, but with further changes to the private rented sector already being introduced, we recommend using the time available to make sure your property information and compliance records are up to date.
Robert Hamlyn, branch manager at Islington Properties: “The introduction of the PRS Database is another significant change for landlords but it doesn't need to be complicated.
“The key is to understand what information will be required, check that your records are up to date and avoid leaving registration until the deadline.”
What is the ‘Register Your Rental Property’ service?
The ‘Register Your Rental Property’ service is the government's new system for registering landlords and rental properties in England.
It will form part of the new private rented sector database which is being introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act.
The government says the database will provide councils with better information about privately rented properties and help them identify landlords and take enforcement action where necessary.
Registration will be a legal requirement for landlords within the relevant scope with an annual fee of £65 per property.
When do London landlords need to register?
The registration service will launch on 15 December 2026 and begin with the West Midlands.
The government is introducing the system gradually with a different region brought into the registration requirement each month. Landlords will have a three-month window once their region comes into the scheme.
For landlords in London the registration period begins on:
- 15 July 2027
The deadline for London properties is:
- 14 October 2027
The deadline is determined by where the rental property is located rather than where the landlord lives. This is particularly important for landlords with properties in different parts of England.
It is worth nothing that landlords with properties across multiple regions can register their portfolios all together at the same time once the service opens in one of those regions.
For example, if you have a property in Birmingham and in London you will be able to register both properties once the West Midlands window opens in December 2026.
Full ‘Register Your Rental Property’ timetable
Although London landlords are our main focus at Islington Properties, the registration system will apply across all of England. The full timetable is set out below.
|
Region |
Registration opens |
Registration deadline |
|
West Midlands |
15 December 2026 |
14 March 2027 |
|
East of England |
15 January 2027 |
14 April 2027 |
|
East Midlands |
15 February 2027 |
14 May 2027 |
|
South East |
15 March 2027 |
14 June 2027 |
|
Yorkshire & Humber |
15 April 2027 |
14 July 2027 |
|
North West |
15 May 2027 |
14 August 2027 |
|
North East |
15 June 2027 |
14 September 2027 |
|
LONDON |
15 JULY 2027 |
14 OCTOBER 2027 |
|
South West |
15 August 2027 |
14 November 2027 |
How much will landlord registration cost?
The government has confirmed that registration will cost £65 per property per year.
The fee applies to each property registered and will need to be paid annually when the registration is renewed. It is therefore worth factoring the new registration fee into the ongoing cost of operating a rental property for landlords with larger portfolios,
Carl Yankovic-Jenkins, senior property manager at Islington Properties: “For most landlords the £65 annual fee is unlikely to be the biggest consideration. The more important issues are making sure the information submitted is accurate, is on time and that the property's compliance documentation is readily available.”
What information will London landlords need to provide?
The government has confirmed that landlords will need to provide information about themselves, their properties and relevant safety and compliance requirements. This is expected to include information such as:
Landlord information
Individual landlords will need to provide information including:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Residential address
- Telephone number
- Email address
There are separate requirements where a property is owned by a company or other organisation.
Information relating directly to the individual or company landlord (such as personal contact numbers, private addresses and personal identification details) will not be placed in the public domain.
However, it remains accessible to local authorities and government bodies for compliance and enforcement.
Property information
Landlords will need to provide information about each rental property including:
- Property address
- Type of property
- Number of bedrooms
- Number of households or residents
- Whether the property is occupied
- Whether the property is furnished
- Rental information
Safety and compliance information
The registration process will also require relevant information concerning:
- Gas safety (CP12)
- Electrical safety (EICR)
- Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
- Other relevant property information such as any relevant licence
Does a letting agent register the property for the landlord?
One important point for landlords is that the responsibility for registration remains with the landlord.
A letting agent like Islington Properties can help a landlord prepare the information needed for registration and may be able to provide certain information on the landlord's behalf but the landlord remains responsible for registering.
Carl Yankovic-Jenkins, senior property manager at Islington Properties: “A good letting agent should make regulatory changes easier for landlords to deal with.
“We already hold much of the information that landlords will need so our role is to help our clients understand what is required and make sure they have the right information available when registration opens.”
Do vacant rental properties need to be registered?
The registration requirement applies to properties that are currently let or become occupied during the rollout period. Unoccupied properties will not initially need to be registered simply because they are empty.
The government intends to introduce further requirements in the future and once the public-facing part of the database is introduced and landlords are expected to have to register an unoccupied property before it is marketed for let.
The government has not yet confirmed the date when these additional requirements will come into force.
What should London landlords do now?
There is no need for landlords to panic with the London registration deadline more than a year away but there are several sensible steps you can take now:
- Check your property records
- Check your safety certificates
- Check your London licensing requirements
- Review your property management arrangements
- Don't leave registration until the last minute
The registration process will involve individual property information and an annual fee so landlords with several properties should allow sufficient time to work through their portfolio.
How does this fit with the Renters’ Rights Act?
The Register Your Rental Property Service is part of the wider implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. The PRS Database is part of the next phase of reforms.
The first phase of the Act came into force on 1 May 2026 introducing significant changes to private renting including the move to assured periodic tenancies and the abolition of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions.
The government's roadmap states that the database is intended to bring together information for landlords, tenants and councils.
What does the new PRS Database mean for London landlords?
The introduction of the PRS Database represents another change to an already evolving private rented sector for London landlords.
However the registration process should be manageable for landlords who keep their property information and compliance documentation up to date.
Robert Hamlyn, branch manager at Islington Properties: “There is a lot of change happening in the private rented sector now and we understand that landlords want clear, practical advice rather than more complexity.
“Our approach is to keep our landlords informed and explain what each change means for them and help them stay ahead of their responsibilities.”
How can Islington Properties help London landlords?
At Islington Properties we work with landlords across Islington and North London to make letting and managing property as straightforward as possible.
Our team can provide practical support throughout the life of your rental property from finding the right tenant and managing a tenancy through to keeping track of important compliance requirements.
Staying informed is more important than ever with the introduction of the Register Your Rental Property service and the continuing implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act.
Contact Islington Properties to find out how our team can help if you are considering letting a property in Islington and the surrounding areas or would like to review your current letting arrangements.
This article was based on information available in September 2026. Requirements and implementation dates may be subject to further government guidance.
The important date for landlords in London is 15 July 2027.
This is when the London registration window opens and landlords will then have until 14 October 2027 to register properties that are required to be registered.
There is no need for London landlords to register immediately, but with further changes to the private rented sector already being introduced, we recommend using the time available to make sure your property information and compliance records are up to date.
Robert Hamlyn, branch manager at Islington Properties: “The introduction of the PRS Database is another significant change for landlords but it doesn't need to be complicated.
“The key is to understand what information will be required, check that your records are up to date and avoid leaving registration until the deadline.”
What is the ‘Register Your Rental Property’ service?
The ‘Register Your Rental Property’ service is the government's new system for registering landlords and rental properties in England.
It will form part of the new private rented sector database which is being introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act.
The government says the database will provide councils with better information about privately rented properties and help them identify landlords and take enforcement action where necessary.
Registration will be a legal requirement for landlords within the relevant scope with an annual fee of £65 per property.
When do London landlords need to register?
The registration service will launch on 15 December 2026 and begin with the West Midlands.
The government is introducing the system gradually with a different region brought into the registration requirement each month. Landlords will have a three-month window once their region comes into the scheme.
For landlords in London the registration period begins on:
- 15 July 2027
The deadline for London properties is:
- 14 October 2027
The deadline is determined by where the rental property is located rather than where the landlord lives. This is particularly important for landlords with properties in different parts of England.
It is worth nothing that landlords with properties across multiple regions can register their portfolios all together at the same time once the service opens in one of those regions.
For example, if you have a property in Birmingham and in London you will be able to register both properties once the West Midlands window opens in December 2026.
Full ‘Register Your Rental Property’ timetable
Although London landlords are our main focus at Islington Properties, the registration system will apply across all of England. The full timetable is set out below.
|
Region |
Registration opens |
Registration deadline |
|
West Midlands |
15 December 2026 |
14 March 2027 |
|
East of England |
15 January 2027 |
14 April 2027 |
|
East Midlands |
15 February 2027 |
14 May 2027 |
|
South East |
15 March 2027 |
14 June 2027 |
|
Yorkshire & Humber |
15 April 2027 |
14 July 2027 |
|
North West |
15 May 2027 |
14 August 2027 |
|
North East |
15 June 2027 |
14 September 2027 |
|
LONDON |
15 JULY 2027 |
14 OCTOBER 2027 |
|
South West |
15 August 2027 |
14 November 2027 |
How much will landlord registration cost?
The government has confirmed that registration will cost £65 per property per year.
The fee applies to each property registered and will need to be paid annually when the registration is renewed. It is therefore worth factoring the new registration fee into the ongoing cost of operating a rental property for landlords with larger portfolios,
Carl Yankovic-Jenkins, senior property manager at Islington Properties: “For most landlords the £65 annual fee is unlikely to be the biggest consideration. The more important issues are making sure the information submitted is accurate, is on time and that the property's compliance documentation is readily available.”
What information will London landlords need to provide?
The government has confirmed that landlords will need to provide information about themselves, their properties and relevant safety and compliance requirements. This is expected to include information such as:
Landlord information
Individual landlords will need to provide information including:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Residential address
- Telephone number
- Email address
There are separate requirements where a property is owned by a company or other organisation.
Information relating directly to the individual or company landlord (such as personal contact numbers, private addresses and personal identification details) will not be placed in the public domain.
However, it remains accessible to local authorities and government bodies for compliance and enforcement.
Property information
Landlords will need to provide information about each rental property including:
- Property address
- Type of property
- Number of bedrooms
- Number of households or residents
- Whether the property is occupied
- Whether the property is furnished
- Rental information
Safety and compliance information
The registration process will also require relevant information concerning:
- Gas safety (CP12)
- Electrical safety (EICR)
- Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
- Other relevant property information such as any relevant licence
Does a letting agent register the property for the landlord?
One important point for landlords is that the responsibility for registration remains with the landlord.
A letting agent like Islington Properties can help a landlord prepare the information needed for registration and may be able to provide certain information on the landlord's behalf but the landlord remains responsible for registering.
Carl Yankovic-Jenkins, senior property manager at Islington Properties: “A good letting agent should make regulatory changes easier for landlords to deal with.
“We already hold much of the information that landlords will need so our role is to help our clients understand what is required and make sure they have the right information available when registration opens.”
Do vacant rental properties need to be registered?
The registration requirement applies to properties that are currently let or become occupied during the rollout period. Unoccupied properties will not initially need to be registered simply because they are empty.
The government intends to introduce further requirements in the future and once the public-facing part of the database is introduced and landlords are expected to have to register an unoccupied property before it is marketed for let.
The government has not yet confirmed the date when these additional requirements will come into force.
What should London landlords do now?
There is no need for landlords to panic with the London registration deadline more than a year away but there are several sensible steps you can take now:
- Check your property records
- Check your safety certificates
- Check your London licensing requirements
- Review your property management arrangements
- Don't leave registration until the last minute
The registration process will involve individual property information and an annual fee so landlords with several properties should allow sufficient time to work through their portfolio.
How does this fit with the Renters’ Rights Act?
The Register Your Rental Property Service is part of the wider implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. The PRS Database is part of the next phase of reforms.
The first phase of the Act came into force on 1 May 2026 introducing significant changes to private renting including the move to assured periodic tenancies and the abolition of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions.
The government's roadmap states that the database is intended to bring together information for landlords, tenants and councils.
What does the new PRS Database mean for London landlords?
The introduction of the PRS Database represents another change to an already evolving private rented sector for London landlords.
However the registration process should be manageable for landlords who keep their property information and compliance documentation up to date.
Robert Hamlyn, branch manager at Islington Properties: “There is a lot of change happening in the private rented sector now and we understand that landlords want clear, practical advice rather than more complexity.
“Our approach is to keep our landlords informed and explain what each change means for them and help them stay ahead of their responsibilities.”
How can Islington Properties help London landlords?
At Islington Properties we work with landlords across Islington and North London to make letting and managing property as straightforward as possible.
Our team can provide practical support throughout the life of your rental property from finding the right tenant and managing a tenancy through to keeping track of important compliance requirements.
Staying informed is more important than ever with the introduction of the Register Your Rental Property service and the continuing implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act.
Contact Islington Properties to find out how our team can help if you are considering letting a property in Islington and the surrounding areas or would like to review your current letting arrangements.
This article was based on information available in September 2026. Requirements and implementation dates may be subject to further government guidance.
