Snag listEngland · draft regulations · last checked 9 October 2026
When the landlord register opens in your region.
Every landlord in England will have to register each rented home on the new Private Rented Sector Database (GOV.UK calls the service “Register your rental property”). It opens one region at a time. Once your region opens, GOV.UK says you have 3 months to register.
| Region | Register opens | Register by | Checker |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 Dec 2026 | 14 Mar 2027 | Check my dates |
| East of England | 15 Jan 2027 | 14 Apr 2027 | Check my dates |
| East Midlands | 15 Feb 2027 | 14 May 2027 | Check my dates |
| South East | 15 Mar 2027 | 14 Jun 2027 | Check my dates |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | 15 Apr 2027 | 14 Jul 2027 | Check my dates |
| North West | 15 May 2027 | 14 Aug 2027 | Check my dates |
| North East | 15 Jun 2027 | 14 Sep 2027 | Check my dates |
| London | 15 Jul 2027 | 14 Oct 2027 | Check my dates |
| South West | 15 Aug 2027 | 14 Nov 2027 | Check my dates |
Draft regulations The opening dates are in the draft Private Rented Sector Database Regulations 2026, laid before Parliament on 9 September 2026 and not yet approved, so they could change. The “register by” dates are the end of the 3-month window that GOV.UK gives for each region.
What it costs
GOV.UK says the fee is £65 a property each year, adjusted (pro-rated) during the roll-out. The draft regulations leave the amount to the database operator.
What you will need
Your own details, each property’s details and rent, and its gas safety, electrical safety (EICR) and energy (EPC) records. The free deadline checker works out when each of those is next due.
If you don’t register
GOV.UK says registering will be a legal requirement and not doing it risks a fine. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 lets councils fine up to £7,000 for letting a property without the required entry (section 91).
What RuleMind is not
RuleMind is not the register and can’t register for you. Use the official service on GOV.UK when your region opens.
Official sources
- GOV.UK: Get ready to register (regions, 3-month windows, £65 fee)
- GOV.UK news, 9 September 2026 (roll-out from 15 December 2026, all registered by 14 November 2027)
- Draft Private Rented Sector Database Regulations 2026 (regulation 1: the date for each region)
- Renters’ Rights Act 2025, section 91 (penalties)
General information, not legal advice. Checked against these pages on 9 October 2026.