Getting ready for the rental property register
The Renters' Rights Act creates a database of private landlords and their properties in England. Registration is expected to open on 15 December 2026. Gather these now so it takes minutes, not an evening.
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About you
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About each property
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Safety and standards
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Your tenancy
Letting in Wales? You register with Rent Smart Wales instead. In Scotland, it is the Scottish Landlord Register.
Check the latest on GOV.UK. Dates and requirements checked on 8 October 2026 and may change.
Get a reminder when registration opens
We will email you when the register opens and once more before any deadline. You will also hear about Finantr for landlords, which keeps your certificates in one place and reminds you before they expire.
Landlords with over £50,000 of qualifying income have been in Making Tax Digital since April 2026. The threshold falls to £30,000 in April 2027.
Check if MTD applies to you