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Another major change is coming for landlords in England, and this one could eventually affect every landlord operating in the private rented sector.
The government is introducing a national database of private landlords and rental properties as part of the wider reforms under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Registration is set to begin from 15 December 2026, starting with the West Midlands before being rolled out regionally across England.
In Episode 134 of the Prime Property Finance Podcast, Gareth Morgan explains what we know so far about the new database, why it is being introduced and what landlords should be doing now to prepare.
In this episode, we discuss:
· What the new landlord and property database is and why it is being introduced.
· Why registration will be mandatory rather than optional.
· The planned regional rollout beginning with the West Midlands.
· The information landlords are likely to need to provide about themselves and their properties.
· EPCs, gas safety, electrical safety and other compliance information that could form part of registration.
· How the database is intended to help tenants, landlords and local authorities.
· Why councils could use the database as an enforcement tool.
· The potential consequences of failing to register or maintain the required information.
· Why portfolio landlords in particular should start organising their property records now.
· The expected £65-per-property fee discussed in the current proposals.
· How the database fits into the wider programme of private rented sector reform.
· Why good systems, accurate records and being able to prove compliance are becoming increasingly important for professional landlords.
This episode is particularly useful for landlords and portfolio investors in England who want to understand the direction of travel for the private rented sector and start preparing their property and compliance records before their region is called forward.
The detailed regulations and implementation requirements continue to develop, so landlords should keep up to date with government guidance and take appropriate professional advice for their circumstances.
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