New Rental Property Register: What Landlords Need to Know

The Government has confirmed further details about the new national register for private landlords and rental properties in England, including when it will launch, how much it will cost and when landlords in the North West will need to register.

The new service, officially called “Register your rental property”, was introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act and was previously referred to as the Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database.

It will eventually become a legal requirement for most private landlords and their rental properties in England to be registered.

When does it start?

The register will be introduced gradually across England, with different dates depending on where the rental property is located.

For properties in the North West, the current timetable is:

Registration opens: 15 May 2027
Deadline to register: 14 August 2027

The deadline is based on where the rental property is located, rather than where the landlord lives.

Landlords will also be able to register earlier if they wish, including those with properties in several different regions.

How much will it cost?

The Government has confirmed that registration will cost £65 per property, per year.

Property registrations will need to be renewed annually, with the £65 fee payable each year.

What will landlords need to do?

Landlords will need to register themselves and their relevant rental properties.

The process will provide:

• A Landlord Registration Number

• A Property Registration Number for each rental property

Once the registration requirements are in force for a region, these numbers will be required when relevant properties are marketed or advertised for rent.

What information will be required?

Landlords should expect to provide information about themselves and each rental property.

Based on the information currently available, this is expected to include details such as the property address and type, ownership, licensing where applicable, number of bedrooms and occupants, rent, furnishing, gas and electrical safety information and EPC details.

Some additional information may also be required depending on the property and its ownership.

Can Normie register on behalf of landlords?

The Government has confirmed that landlords will be responsible for starting and completing the registration process.

However, landlords will be able to agree for their letting agent or property manager to provide certain information on their behalf.

Exactly how this will work has not yet been confirmed. The Government is expected to publish further guidance for letting agents and property managers before the service launches.

It is also not yet clear whether agents will have access to a bulk-upload system or other facility for managing multiple properties.

Once further guidance is available, we will let our landlords know what assistance Normie is able to provide.

What does this mean when letting a property?

Once the relevant registration deadline has passed, letting agents will also have legal responsibilities.

Agents will not be able to market a relevant rental property unless the required landlord and property registrations are active.

The relevant registration numbers will also need to appear on written advertisements and property listings, including online and social media advertising.

Registration will therefore become an important part of preparing a property to go onto the rental market.

What happens if a property isn't registered?

There are potentially significant consequences for failing to comply once the requirements apply.

Local authorities will have powers to issue civil penalties of up to £7,000 for certain breaches of the registration and advertising requirements.

More serious or repeated offences can potentially result in penalties of up to £40,000.

Failure to comply with the registration requirements may also restrict a landlord's ability to obtain possession under Section 8, subject to limited exceptions.

What do North West landlords need to do now?

For landlords with properties in the North West, there is no immediate requirement to register.

The registration window is currently due to open on 15 May 2027, with a deadline of 14 August 2027.

There are also still practical details to be confirmed, particularly around the role letting agents will be able to play in assisting landlords.

If your property is managed by Normie, there is no need to take any immediate action. We are monitoring the introduction of the new register and will keep our landlords updated as further guidance is released and we get closer to the North West registration window.

We will also confirm what support we are able to provide once the Government publishes its final guidance for letting agents and property managers.

Information correct based on Government announcements and guidance available as at 9 September 2026. Further guidance and practical details may be published before the registration requirements come into force.