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Landlord register: when is your deadline?

Private landlords in England must register themselves and each rented property on the government's new service. Each region has its own window.

Registration windows by region

RegionOpensCloses
West Midlands15 Dec 202614 Mar 2027
East of England15 Jan 202714 Apr 2027
East Midlands15 Feb 202714 May 2027
South East15 Mar 202714 Jun 2027
Yorkshire and The Humber15 Apr 202714 Jul 2027
North West15 May 202714 Aug 2027
North East15 Jun 202714 Sept 2027
London15 Jul 202714 Oct 2027
South West15 Aug 202714 Nov 2027
  • You can register any property from 15 December 2026, before your region's window opens.
  • The fee is £65 a year per property (no VAT), renewed every year.
  • Penalties are up to £7,000 for failing to register, and up to £40,000 for giving false or misleading information.
  • Joint landlords must each register.

From GOV.UK: Register your rental property service, checked 1 November 2026. Rules can change; check GOV.UK before you rely on them. This isn't legal advice.