New Landlord Registration Requirements – What You Need to Know

As part of the Renters’ Rights Act reforms, the Government is introducing a new ‘Register your rental property’ service, requiring landlords to register themselves and their rental properties on a national database.

Registration will be introduced in stages, depending on the location of the property:

• East Midlands (LN and PE postcode areas): Registration opens on 15th February 2027.

• Yorkshire & Humber (DN postcode area): Registration opens on 15th April 2027.

Once registration opens, landlords will need to:

• Register themselves and each applicable rental property through a GOV.UK One Login.

• Provide property details, including the address, number of bedrooms, occupants and rent.

• Supply relevant health and safety documentation, including gas safety records (where applicable), electrical safety reports and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).

• Pay an annual registration fee of £65 per property, with a pro-rata adjustment during the initial rollout period.

What does this mean for landlords?

The responsibility for registering rests with the landlord, even where a letting agent is appointed. However, we will be able to assist by providing certain property information to help with the process.

There is no need to take immediate action, as registration for properties in our region does not begin until February 2027. However, we recommend familiarising yourself with the new requirements and ensuring that your property documentation is up to date.

We will continue to monitor developments and keep landlords informed as further official guidance becomes available.

In the meantime, you can find out more by visiting the Government's guidance here.