Propertymark response to PRS database launch across England
The UK government will begin a regional rollout of a Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database in England from late 2026 through its new ‘Register your rental property’ service.
As part of the second phase of the Renters’ Rights Act implementation, landlords of assured or regulated tenancies will be required to register themselves and each property. Registration will be introduced region by region, with the following deadlines:
Regional registration deadlines
- West Midlands – 14 March 2027
- East of England – 14 April 2027
- East Midlands – 14 May 2027
- South East – 14 June 2027
- Yorkshire and the Humber – 14 July 2027
- North West – 14 August 2027
- North East – 14 September 2027
- London – 14 October 2027
- South West – 14 November 2027
Within the new database, landlords will be expected to provide key details, such as personal information, property specifications, tenancy information, rental details and health and safety information, including gas and electrical safety certificates and EPC data, to demonstrate compliance with minimum energy efficiency standards moving forward.
Registration will cost £65 per property annually, with landlords required to renew each year. Those who fail to register may face financial penalties.
Timothy Douglas, head of policy and campaigns at Propertymark, comments: “Letting agents have a crucial role in supporting landlords through the registration process. They can signpost clients to the service and, in time, will need to ensure registration numbers are included in property listings. Where agreed with the landlord, agents will also be able to upload health and safety information and certificates on their behalf.
“While it is helpful to have the rollout dates in advance, the UK government’s decision to limit active registration to landlords does not reflect the management arrangements used across the sector. Requiring each landlord to make a separate entry could create unnecessary delays and discourage timely action.
“Letting agents will be central to making the service work in practice. We need clear guidance, as soon as possible, on what agents can and cannot do to support their landlord clients.”