The Government has now officially confirmed the next major phase of the Renters' Rights Act.
A new 'Register your rental property' service will begin rolling out across England from 15 December 2026, creating a national register that landlords will be legally required to join.
For many landlords, this will be another significant change to navigate. However, with the right preparation and support, it doesn't need to be overwhelming.
At Andrew Lees Lettings and Gibbins Richards Lettings, we've been preparing for these changes for many months and are ready to help landlords through every stage of the process.
What Is the New Landlord Register?
The new Register your rental property service forms part of the Government's wider reforms to improve standards and transparency within the private rented sector.
The register is designed to:
- Improve transparency across the rental market
- Help local authorities identify non-compliant landlords
- Give tenants greater confidence when renting
- Ensure key compliance information is held in one place
- Support the ongoing implementation of the Renters' Rights Act.
Ultimately, the aim is to create a more professional, better-regulated private rented sector that benefits responsible landlords and tenants alike.
When Will It Start?
The rollout will begin on 15 December 2026.
Rather than launching nationwide all at once, registration will be introduced region by region across England over a 12-month period.
Each region will have a three-month registration window, with all actively let properties expected to be registered by 14 November 2027.
Although Somerset landlords won't be first, now is the ideal time to begin preparing.
What Will Landlords Need to Provide?
While further operational guidance will continue to be released, landlords should expect to provide information such as:
✅ Landlord contact details
✅ Property address and property information
✅ Number of bedrooms
✅ Current tenancy information
✅ Gas Safety Certificate
✅ Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
✅ Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
✅ Licensing information where applicable
Much of this information should already be available to compliant landlords—but ensuring it is accurate, up to date and easy to access will make registration far simpler.
There Will Be an Annual Registration Fee
The Government has confirmed there will be an annual registration fee of £65 per property.
Registration will also need to be renewed each year.
While this represents another administrative requirement for landlords, preparing early should make the process significantly easier.
What Happens if You Don't Register?
Once registration becomes mandatory in your region, landlords who fail to register may face financial penalties.
Looking ahead, landlords will also be required to register vacant properties before marketing them, and registration numbers will eventually need to appear on property advertisements.
This reinforces the importance of keeping compliance records organised well before your registration window opens.
Why Managed Landlords Have an Advantage
This is where many landlords will begin to see the benefit of professional property management.
For our managed landlords, we already hold and regularly review much of the documentation required to keep a tenancy compliant, including safety certificates, tenancy records and key property information.
The Government has also indicated that, where agreed with the landlord, letting agents will be able to assist by providing certain information on a landlord's behalf, with further guidance for agents due before the service launches. Propertymark
That means instead of trying to gather documents at the last minute, many of our landlords will already have much of the required information organised and ready.
We Can Help With Registration Too
As more information is released over the coming months, our aim is to make the registration process as straightforward as possible for our landlords.
Whether that means:
- Organising compliance documents
- Checking certificates are current
- Reviewing tenancy records
- Preparing the information needed for registration
- Or assisting with the registration process itself (where permitted)
our team will be on hand to help.
Rather than seeing another piece of legislation as another headache, our managed landlords can have confidence that they have an experienced team keeping pace with these changes.
Not a Managed Landlord? This Might Be the Right Time to Switch
Over the past year, we've welcomed an increasing number of landlords who previously managed their own properties.
The reason is often the same.
There are simply more legal responsibilities than ever before.
Between:
- The Renters' Rights Act
- The new Information Sheet
- Compliance monitoring
- Making Tax Digital
- The upcoming Landlord Register
- Ongoing maintenance obligations
many landlords have decided they'd rather spend their time growing their investment than managing administration.
Our fully managed service is designed to do exactly that.
Book Your FREE Property MOT
If you're currently self-managing, now is the perfect opportunity to make sure your property is ready.
Our FREE Property MOT includes a review of:
✔ Compliance documentation
✔ Safety certificates
✔ Renters' Rights Act requirements
✔ Registration readiness
✔ General property management processes
There is no obligation—just practical advice from our experienced lettings team to help you prepare for the changes ahead.
Final Thoughts
The announcement of the new Register your rental property service marks another significant milestone in the ongoing reform of the private rented sector.
While there are new responsibilities for landlords, there is also an opportunity to become more organised, more compliant and better prepared for the future.
At Andrew Lees Lettings and Gibbins Richards Lettings, we're committed to helping landlords through every stage of these changes—from day-to-day property management through to preparing documentation and supporting the registration process where permitted.
If you'd like to discuss switching to our fully managed service or would like to arrange your FREE Property MOT, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Learn More About Our Landlord Services
Andrew Lees Lettings – Landlord Brochure
https://www.andrewlees.co/Andrew-Lees-Charges-and-Fees-2022-v2.pdf
Gibbins Richards Lettings – Landlord Brochure
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Disclaimer
This blog has been prepared by Andrew Lees Lettings and Gibbins Richards Lettings for general informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate at the time of publication, it should not be relied upon as legal, tax or financial advice. Registration requirements and operational guidance may change as the national rollout progresses. Landlords should refer to official Government guidance and seek independent professional advice where appropriate.
