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New rental property registration requirements: Are you a landlord who needs to get ready for the December deadline?

Thu 08 Oct 2026

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The next stage of the Renters’ Rights Act is soon approaching, with a new rental property register being introduced for landlords across England. 

From 15th December 2026, the registration service will begin to roll out regionally. Landlords will be required to register themselves and each applicable rental property, with registration deadlines depending on where the property is located.
 

What does this mean for landlords? 

Landlords of assured or regulated tenancies will need to register through the new service. There will be an annual registration fee of £65 per property and landlords will need to renew their registration each year. Failure to register could result in enforcement action and big fines. 

The registration process will require a range of information about the landlord and property, including details such as: 

  • Property address and ownership details 

  • Number of bedrooms and occupants 

  • Rent and payment arrangements 

  • Relevant HMO licensing information 

  • Gas and electrical safety information 

  • Energy Performance Certificate details 

  • Any applicable MEES exemption information 
     

When do landlords need to register? 

The service will be introduced on a rolling regional basis. For landlords with properties in the East Midlands, for example, registration opens on 15th February 2027, with a deadline of 14th May 2027. 

Landlords with properties in more than one region will need to consider the deadline that applies to each property. 
 

How can Masons help? 

Keeping up with changes to legislation and the increasing number of responsibilities involved in letting a property can be time-consuming, particularly for landlords with a portfolio. 

Our fully managed lettings service is designed to provide landlords with professional support throughout the letting and management of their property, to help you protect your investment. 

From keeping on top of compliance and safety requirements to managing tenancies, maintenance and day-to-day communication, our experienced Lettings & Property Management team, can help take the administration out of property management and provide greater peace of mind. 

While landlords will remain responsible for starting and completing their registration under the new service, letting agents and property managers will be able to support with providing certain information on their behalf.  

We understand that the responsibilities of being a landlord are continually changing and keeping up with the latest requirements can feel increasingly complex. If you are a landlord and would like to discuss how we could support you, Wendy and the team would be more than happy to talk through the options available, whether you have a single property or a larger portfolio. 
 

To speak to our team about your rental arrangements, give Wendy Taylor or Robin Nicholson a call on 01507 350500 Option 2