Landlord register deadline in South East

What does registering involve?

Who has to register

Landlords of properties let on assured or regulated tenancies in England. You register yourself once, then each property. Supported exempt accommodation is excluded.

Cost

£65 per property, renewed every year. During the regional rollout the first fee is pro-rated, so early regions don't pay more for going first. Ten properties cost £650 a year.

Which deadline applies

The one for the region the property is in, not where you live. A London landlord with a flat in Birmingham works to the West Midlands deadline for that flat. You can register any property early, from 15 December 2026.

If you don't register

Once your region's deadline passes, councils can fine you up to £7,000 for letting without registering, and up to £40,000 for false or misleading information or a continuing breach. An unregistered landlord generally can't get a possession order, except on anti-social behaviour grounds. More on fines and enforcement.

Letting agents

Agents can upload some information for you, but the landlord has to start the registration and stays responsible for it. The government plans to require registration numbers on adverts, once further legislation is in place.

Have these ready before you start

• A GOV.UK One Login account
• Your name, date of birth, home address, phone and email (or company number and a nominated contact for a company)
• A correspondence address in England or Wales for each property, not a PO Box
• Property type, number of bedrooms, and details of any freeholder, superior landlord or managing agent
• Number of occupants and households, and any HMO, additional or selective licence
• Rent amount, how often it's paid, and which bills are included
• Gas safety record and issue date, electrical safety report and expiry date, and EPC details (plus any MEES exemption)

You'll need to keep the certificates in date after you register. See when each one is due.