New landlord register: what landlords in South West London need to know
Landlords across England will soon need to register themselves and their rental properties on a new national Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database.
Introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act, it will use a service called Register your rental property. For London properties, registration becomes compulsory on 15 July 2027, and landlords have until 14 October 2027 to complete it.
The annual fee is £65 per property. You can register earlier, from 15 December 2026, if you prefer.
Who needs to register?
If you are the landlord of an assured or regulated tenancy, you will need to register yourself and each property you let. The first stage covers homes that are already let or become let during the rollout. The Government plans to extend the requirement to empty properties before they are advertised for rent at a later stage.
The deadline follows the location of the property, not where you live. If, for instance, your rental home is in Richmond, Hampton or Twickenham but you live outside London, the London dates apply.
If you also own a property in another region, check its separate deadline. You can choose to register all your properties together once the service opens nationally.
You will need to renew each registration annually. Councils can take enforcement action after the deadline if a landlord has not registered.
What information will you need?
You will need a GOV.UK One Login and details about yourself and your property. The Government says these will include:
Your name, contact details and address, or details of the company or organisation that owns the property
The property address, ownership type, number of bedrooms and number of occupants
The rent charged and how often it is paid
Whether the property is furnished and whether it needs an HMO, additional or selective licence
Gas safety, electrical safety and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) information, where applicable
Go through each property separately. Check that certificates and licences are current, and that the names and addresses on your records match.
Note anything that needs renewing and allow time for inspections or work. If a property has an EPC below the minimum required rating, check whether a registered exemption applies and keep the details to hand.
Your managing agent might hold safety records, while your solicitor holds ownership information. Find out who has each document before the registration window.
Do not assume a property licence is unnecessary because the home has been let for years. Licensing requirements can depend on the type of property and the local council’s scheme. Check the rules for the address, and if a licence is required, make sure its details are correct and accessible.