General information, not legal advice. Rules change, so check the sources below or take advice for your situation.
Private landlords in England will soon have to sign up to a new national service called “register your rental property”. It is part of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. This guide sets out the dates the government has published and what it could mean for your maintenance planning.
The timeline
- The service launches on 15 December 2026, starting in the West Midlands.
- It then rolls out to other areas of England over 12 months.
- When your area is called forward, you have three months to sign up.
- All landlords actively letting property need to be registered by 14 November 2027.
Registering will be a legal requirement, and the government says not doing it risks a fine.
Who it applies to first
At first it applies to landlords with properties under let, or which become occupied during the rollout. The government says future legislation will also require landlords to register empty properties before marketing them, and that landlords and letting agents will need to put registration numbers on adverts.
Why your safety paperwork matters
The government’s roadmap says that, subject to Parliament, the information landlords provide is expected to include safety information for each property: gas, electrical and Energy Performance Certificates.
What this means in practice
- Check that your gas, electrical and EPC certificates are in date and easy to find before your region opens.
- If a check is due, or a report lists remedial work, book it early so you are not chasing trades in a rush.
- Empty properties between lets are a good time to get checks and repairs done.
This is general information, not legal advice. For the full rules, see the GOV.UK pages listed below. If you need repairs or remedial work done ahead of registration, request a quote.
Sources
- Stronger protections and greater confidence for renters, GOV.UK (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government). Accessed 26 October 2026.
- Implementing the Renters' Rights Act 2025: Our roadmap for reforming the Private Rented Sector, GOV.UK (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government). Accessed 26 October 2026.