Rental Property Registration Is Coming to the East Midlands

A new rental property registration system is being introduced across England as part of the second phase of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.

For landlords with properties in Nottingham and elsewhere in the East Midlands, registration will open from 15 February 2027. If your property is already let, it must be registered by 14 May 2027.

Although there is still time before the deadline, it is worth preparing your property information and certificates now. Having everything to hand should make the registration process much simpler when the service opens.

What is changing?

The Government’s new Register your rental property service will require landlords of assured or regulated tenancies to register themselves and each property they let.

Registration will need to be renewed annually and will cost £65 per property, with the fee pro-rated during the regional rollout.

The requirement is based on where the rental property is located, rather than where the landlord lives. So, if you live outside the East Midlands but own a rental property in Nottingham, the property will still need to be registered as part of the East Midlands rollout.

Failure to register could result in enforcement action and a fine.

Offline registration options are also expected to be available for landlords who need them.

Key dates for Nottingham and the East Midlands

Landlords will be able to register a property early from 15 December 2026, which could be particularly useful if you own rental properties in different parts of the country.

Which properties need to be registered?

During the initial rollout, landlords will need to register properties that are already let or become let during the rollout period.

Unoccupied properties do not need to be registered at this stage.

A later phase is expected to introduce a requirement for an empty property to be registered before it is marketed for rent. This is expected to include unique landlord and property identifiers in rental adverts, although further Government guidance will be provided before this requirement comes into effect.

Landlords of certain supported exempt accommodation, as defined under section 12 of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, will not need to use the service.

What information will landlords need?

You will need a GOV.UK One Login, along with information about yourself and each rental property.

It is worth checking your records now and making sure you have the following information available.

Landlord details

For an individual landlord, this includes:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Residential address
• Telephone number
• Email address

If the property is owned by a company, charity, trust or another legal entity, the relevant organisation and authorised contact details will be required instead.

Property details

You will also need information about the property, including:

• Property address
• Ownership details
• Type of dwelling
• Number of bedrooms
• Letting status
• Details of any freeholder or superior landlord
• Property manager details, where applicable
• Number of occupants and households
• Furnishing status
• Details of any HMO, additional or selective licence

You will also need information about the rent, including how much is charged, how frequently it is paid and whether utilities are included.

Safety certificates and other documents

Landlords should also make sure their property records are up to date.

Depending on the property, this may include:

• Gas safety information where there is a gas supply
• Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) or appropriate Electrical Installation Certificate
• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) information
• HMO, additional or selective licensing information

Depending on how the property is owned and who is registering it, additional evidence may also be required. This could include Companies House or charity numbers, details of directors or trustees, or evidence of legal authority such as a power of attorney or grant of probate.

Can a letting agent register the property for me?

A letting agent or property manager will be able to upload certain information on behalf of a landlord.

However, the landlord will still need to start and complete the registration process and will remain responsible for making sure the information provided is complete and accurate.

The Government is expected to publish further guidance for letting agents and property managers before the service launches.

At Benwell Daykin, we can help our managed landlords prepare by checking the information held on their property file, identifying any gaps and helping them understand what they are likely to need for registration.

The final registration and legal responsibility will remain with the landlord.

Why is the rental property register being introduced?

The new register is intended to give councils better information about privately rented properties and help them identify and enforce against non-compliance.

It is also intended to make it easier to establish whether landlords and rental properties are meeting their legal obligations.

At a later stage, tenants are expected to be able to access certain information about registered properties. The Government has said that the public information available will need to balance transparency with landlords’ privacy.

What should Nottingham landlords do now?

There is no need to wait until February 2027 to start preparing.

We recommend checking that:

• Your landlord and ownership details are accurate
• Property and tenancy information is up to date
• Gas safety certificates are current where applicable
• EICRs are current
• Your EPC information is available
• Any HMO, additional or selective licensing information is easy to locate
• You have the information you need to access your GOV.UK One Login

If you have a property managed by Benwell Daykin, speak to us early if you are unsure whether your records are complete. We can help you identify any information that may need updating and prepare for the new registration process as further Government guidance is released.

When does rental property registration start in Nottingham?

For rental properties in Nottingham and the wider East Midlands, registration opens on 15 February 2027.

Properties that are already let must be registered by 14 May 2027.

Landlords can begin preparing now, and early registration will be available from 15 December 2026.

Important: The information in this article is correct as of 17 September 2026. Government guidance may be updated before the registration service launches. This article provides a general overview and should not be treated as legal advice.

For the latest information, visit the Government’s Register your rental property guidance.

If you have questions about your managed property or what you need to prepare, contact Benwell Daykin.