10/09/2026
🚨 LANDLORDS: THE NEW DATABASE IS COMING — AND IT WILL COST £65 PER PROPERTY, EVERY YEAR
The NRLA has confirmed that the new national landlord database will begin its regional rollout on 15 December 2026.
Here’s what landlords need to know:
✅ Registration will be compulsory for landlords with properties occupied under assured or regulated tenancies.
💷 The annual registration fee will be £65 for every property you own.
That means:
• 1 property = £65 per year
• 5 properties = £325 per year
• 10 properties = £650 per year
• 25 properties = £1,625 per year
• 50 properties = £3,250 per year
📅 The rollout will take place region by region over 12 months. Landlords will receive a three-month window in which to comply, with all affected landlords expected to be registered by 14 November 2027.
⚠️ Importantly, your letting or managing agent cannot register your properties on your behalf. The landlord must complete the registration personally.
Although the final information requirements are still being confirmed, landlords are expected to need details including:
• Property address and ownership type
• Property and tenancy information
• Current rent and whether bills are included
• Licensing and HMO details
• Gas-safety documentation
• EPC information
• Electrical safety documentation
Landlords who fail to register could reportedly face civil penalties of up to £7,000, rising to £40,000 for repeated or continuing breaches.
WHAT SHOULD LANDLORDS DO NOW?
1. Make a complete list of every rental property and its ownership entity.
2. Check that your gas, electrical and EPC documentation is current.
3. Confirm whether any property requires a selective, additional or HMO licence.
4. Budget for the new annual fee across your portfolio.
5. Watch for your region’s registration window and only use the official government service.
If Property Talk manages your property, we’ll keep you informed as further details and regional deadlines are confirmed—but landlords will still need to complete their own registration.
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Source: "NRLA report published 9 September 2026" (https://www.nrla.org.uk/news/landlord-database-rollout-to-start-december)
