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The landlord register opens on 15 December 2026, one region at a time. Check when you need to register.

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Landlord register dates by region

When your region's three-month window opens and closes, from December 2026 to November 2027.

Updated . Applies to England.

15 Dec 2026First region opens: West Midlands
3 monthsEach region's window to register
14 Nov 2027Last deadline: South West

The full timetable

Regions open one a month. Deadlines are before midnight on the last day, and you can register early as soon as the service opens, wherever your property is.

West Midlands15 Dec 2026 to 14 Mar 2027Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent
East of England15 Jan to 14 Apr 2027Norwich, Cambridge, Peterborough, Luton
East Midlands15 Feb to 14 May 2027Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Lincoln
South East15 Mar to 14 Jun 2027Brighton, Southampton, Oxford, Reading
Yorkshire and the Humber15 Apr to 14 Jul 2027Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Hull, York
North West15 May to 14 Aug 2027Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Chester
North East15 Jun to 14 Sep 2027Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Durham
London15 Jul to 14 Oct 2027All London boroughs and the City of London
South West15 Aug to 14 Nov 2027Bristol, Plymouth, Exeter, Bournemouth

Your region depends on the local council area the property is in, not where you live. The quickest way to check is the register date finder.

Several properties in different regions?

Each property follows the window for its own region. But you can register them all early, together, once the service opens on 15 December 2026. Registering everything at once also means all your properties share one renewal date, which is simpler to keep track of.

Should I register early?

  • It doesn't cost more. During the rollout you aren't charged for any time before 15 November 2027. See the guide to the fee.
  • It avoids the rush near each region's deadline.
  • It gives you time to add your safety certificates and tenancy details within the 28 days allowed.

What to do next

  1. Check the dates for each property with the register date finder.
  2. Read who must register and what you need.
  3. Put your region's deadline in your calendar, with a reminder a month before.

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Dates are taken from GOV.UK and could change, so check the official guidance before your deadline.

Sources: GOV.UK: Register your rental property service, guidance for landlords (published 29 October 2026); HCR Law.