16/10/2026
Private landlords - Register your rental property’ service 🏠
Big changes are coming for landlords and tenants in England.
From December 2026, a new mandatory landlord registration system will begin rolling out across England, helping councils tackle rogue landlords, improving transparency, and giving tenants greater confidence when renting.
The reforms will also introduce a faster route for challenging rent increases, with HMRC's Valuation Office set to take on rent determination responsibilities in future.
Key points for landlords:
• Registration becomes a legal requirement.
• Non-compliance could result in fines.
• Rollout starts in the West Midlands on 15 December 2026.
• All actively let properties must be registered by November 2027.
A significant step towards a more transparent, accountable and fair private rental sector for both landlords and tenants.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stronger-protections-and-greater-confidence-for-renters