Ealing is part of London
Landlord register deadline in Ealing
Register by 14 October 2027
Registration opens on 15 July 2027, in 258 days. You can register early from 15 December 2026.
Email me before 14 October 2027
Subject to Parliament: the register's regulations were laid before Parliament on 9 September 2026 and still need approval. The dates and the £65 fee come from the government's announcements and could change. The draft regulations.
London is the 8th of 9 English regions to register. See every region's dates.
How many rented homes in Ealing need registering?
Ealing had 45,490 privately rented homes at the 2021 Census, 34% of households, above England's 20%. That's the 11th highest of 33 councils in London. Each of those homes needs registering by 14 October 2027.
The average private rent in Ealing was £2,126 a month in September 2026, below the London average of £2,338. It's the 14th most expensive of 32 councils in London. Rents rose 3.8% over the year, against 3.5% across the region.
| 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 or more |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed £1,642 | 2 bed £2,049 | 3 bed £2,427 | 4+ bed £3,316 |
At that rent, the £65 yearly register fee works out at about 1 day' rent per property.
Of homes in Ealing with an EPC, 58% are rated C or above, above England's 53% and the 16th most efficient of 33 councils in London. About 4 in 10 are D or below and would need work if the proposed EPC C rule for 2030 becomes law. EPC rules for landlords.
Sources: ONS Census 2021 (tenure), ONS Price Index of Private Rents, ONS EPC data for EPCs lodged in the 10 years to March 2025, all tenures.
Renting in Ealing? Check a rent increase against local rents, or see your rights as a renter.
Does Ealing have landlord licensing?
Yes. Ealing runs 3 licensing schemes. A licence is needed on top of registering, and you'll give its details when you register.
Additional HMO licensing: Additional HMO licensing 2022
Whole borough of Ealing
Selective licensing: Selective licensing Designation 1
East Acton, Southall Broadway and Southall Green (pre-May 2022 wards)
Selective licensing: Selective licensing Designation 2
12 pre-May 2022 wards incl. Acton Central, Greenford, Northolt, Perivale, South Acton
What fines can Ealing give landlords?
Ealing can fine landlords who aren't registered once the deadline passes on 14 October 2027: up to £7,000, or £40,000 for false information or repeat breaches. How fines and enforcement work.
Ealing's civil penalty policy
This predates the Renters' Rights Act. Expect Ealing to publish an update before it starts enforcing in October 2027.
Get an email before your deadline
One email when registration opens for your area, then 30 and 7 days before the deadline. Nothing else.
Questions landlords ask
When do landlords in Ealing have to register?
By 14 October 2027. Properties in Ealing follow the London timetable, which opens on 15 July 2027. The deadline follows the property, so it applies wherever you live.
Does Ealing have selective licensing?
Yes. Ealing runs selective licensing (Selective licensing Designation 1) covering east Acton, Southall Broadway and Southall Green (pre-May 2022 wards), until 31 March 2027. Rented homes in the area need a licence as well as being on the register.
Is Ealing's Additional HMO licensing scheme ending?
The current scheme (Additional HMO licensing 2022) is due to end on 31 March 2027. Councils often consult on a renewal before then, so check Ealing's website before assuming you won't need a licence.
Has Ealing updated its fines policy for the Renters' Rights Act?
Not yet, as far as we can find. Its latest published policy, Civil Penalties Policy (Housing and Planning Act 2016), predates the Act. Expect an update before enforcement starts in October 2027.
What is the average rent in Ealing?
£2,126 a month in September 2026, according to the ONS. A two-bedroom home averaged £2,049. The £65 yearly register fee is about 1 day' average rent.
Councils like Ealing
Ealing's nearest matches in London on rent and the share of homes rented privately. All share the 14 October 2027 deadline.