The Renters' Rights Act 2025 creates a database of private landlords and rented homes in England. On gov.uk it is called the Register your rental property service, and you may also see it called the PRS Database or the landlord database. Landlords will register themselves and each let property, and pay a fee per property.
Status: announced, not yet live. When we checked on 11 November 2026, the service had not opened. The dates and fee below come from the gov.uk guidance for landlords, last updated on 29 October 2026. They are the government's announced plan and could change, so check that page before you act.
This guide covers England only. Scotland and Wales already run their own landlord registration schemes. This is general information, not legal advice.
Who will need to register
According to the gov.uk guidance:
- Private landlords renting out a property in England that is occupied by tenants on an assured or regulated tenancy must register.
- That includes individual landlords, sole traders and partners, and organisation landlords such as companies, charities, trusts and LLPs.
- Joint landlords must each register. One registers the property and invites the others. If you own part of a let property and are entitled to possession, you register as a joint landlord even if you are not named on the tenancy.
- Supported exempt accommodation is excluded.
You will register using GOV.UK One Login. There will be a paper route for people without digital access.
When: the regional windows
Registration is planned to roll out region by region. Each region has a three-month window, and you must register your occupied properties in that region by the window's end date.
| Region | Window opens | Window closes |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 December 2026 | 14 March 2027 |
| East of England | 15 January 2027 | 14 April 2027 |
| East Midlands | 15 February 2027 | 14 May 2027 |
| South East | 15 March 2027 | 14 June 2027 |
| Yorkshire and Humberside | 15 April 2027 | 14 July 2027 |
| North West | 15 May 2027 | 14 August 2027 |
| North East | 15 June 2027 | 14 September 2027 |
| London | 15 July 2027 | 14 October 2027 |
| South West | 15 August 2027 | 14 November 2027 |
All landlords are due to be registered by 15 November 2027. Every date in this table is announced, not yet in force.
If you have lets in more than one region, the guidance says you can register them all at once, as long as none is registered after its own region's closing date.
What it will cost
- The announced service fee is £65 per property per year, with no VAT.
- There is no charge for registering yourself as a landlord, or for updating your records.
- During the rollout the first fee is reduced (pro-rated), so landlords who register early do not pay for the days before 15 November 2027.
- The gov.uk guidance says the fee is tax-deductible. Check the HMRC guidance when you complete your tax return.
The renewal date for all your properties will be one year after you register the first one.
What to get ready now
You cannot register yet, but you can collect what you will need:
- [ ] A GOV.UK One Login account, if you do not already have one.
- [ ] A list of every let property in England, with the full address and the region it is in.
- [ ] The names and contact details of any joint landlords.
- [ ] For a company or other organisation, the Companies House or charity number, and a contact.
- [ ] Your current safety and tenancy dates, such as gas, EICR and EPC, so your records are in one place.
Mark your region's opening date in your diary, and check the gov.uk page again shortly before it.
What else is coming
- Registration numbers in adverts. The guidance says landlords will need to show registration numbers in adverts. The date is to be confirmed.
- Landlord Ombudsman. Mandatory membership is expected in 2028, as part of the same phase of the implementation roadmap.
For everything that is already in force, such as periodic tenancies, rent increases and the bidding ban, see our Renters' Rights Act checklist for landlords in England.
FAQ
When does the PRS Database open?
It is announced to open region by region from 15 December 2026, starting with the West Midlands. It was not live when we checked on 11 November 2026.
How much is the PRS Database fee?
The announced fee is £65 per property per year, with no VAT. Registering yourself as a landlord is free, and the first fee is pro-rated during the rollout.
When do I need to register my rental property?
By the end of your region's three-month window. All landlords are due to be registered by 15 November 2027. These dates are announced and could change.
Do joint landlords both need to register?
Yes. Each joint landlord must register. One registers the property and invites the others.
Does the PRS Database apply in Scotland or Wales?
No. It is for private lets in England. Scotland and Wales have their own landlord registration schemes.
Keep the dates in one place
The Ashlar Ledger Renters' Rights Act deadlines tracker for England is coming soon. It keeps the PRS Database rollout on a watch list, labelled Uncertain, alongside the deadlines for each of your lets. View the Renters' Rights Act Deadlines Tracker
This is not legal advice. Dates checked against gov.uk on 11 November 2026. Ashlar Ledger: figures you can build on.