PRS Database Launch Confirmed

The Government has confirmed that a new "Register Your Rental Property" service will begin rolling out across England from 15 December 2026. Under the new legislation, landlords of assured and regulated tenancies will be required to register both themselves and each occupied rental property.

Registration will cost £65 per property per year and will become a legal requirement, with enforcement powers available to local authorities where landlords fail to comply.

For landlords with properties in Yorkshire and Humber, registration must be completed by 14 July 2027.

What will landlords need to do? Landlords will be responsible for ensuring that the required information is entered correctly and kept up to date. This includes:

• Landlord contact details and address • Property details • Number of bedrooms and occupants • Current rental figures • Valid Gas Safety Certificates • Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) • Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

As further guidance is released, additional requirements may also apply.

The risks of getting it wrong

Whilst the registration fee itself is relatively modest, the wider implications of non-compliance could be significant.

Landlords who fail to register on time, provide inaccurate information, or allow safety certificates to expire may face:

• Financial penalties imposed by the local authority • Increased scrutiny from enforcement teams • Potential delays when re-letting properties • Difficulties demonstrating compliance with landlord obligations • Reputational issues should compliance information become more widely available in the future

As regulation within the private rented sector continues to increase, landlords are expected to maintain comprehensive records and ensure all legal requirements are met at all times.

Managing compliance is becoming increasingly complex

The introduction of the registration scheme is just one of a number of significant changes affecting landlords, alongside evolving legislation, safety requirements, tenancy reforms and increasing local authority enforcement activity.

Many landlords successfully self-manage their properties, however it is becoming increasingly important to ensure that all compliance obligations are properly monitored, recorded and acted upon.

How Hodsons can help

As a professional ARLA Propertymark-qualified letting agent, we already manage many of these compliance obligations on behalf of our landlords, including:

• Monitoring key certification expiry dates • Coordinating safety inspections • Keeping property records up to date • Advising on legislative changes • Managing tenancy administration • Dealing with tenants and maintenance issues • Helping landlords remain compliant with current regulations

If you are beginning to find the administrative burden of managing your rental property increasing, now may be an ideal time to consider whether professional management would provide greater peace of mind and reduce the risk of costly mistakes.

We would be happy to discuss the services we offer and provide a no-obligation review of your current arrangements.

If you would like to find out more, please contact us on 01924 200544 or email lettings@hodsonsproperty.co.uk