New Rental Property Register: What Liverpool Landlords Need to Know

The government has confirmed new details about its “Register your rental property” service, which forms part of the next phase of the Renters’ Rights Act.

Although landlords have known for some time that a national database was coming, we now have confirmed regional dates, the government registration fee and further information about how it will work.

Here is what Liverpool landlords need to know.

When do Liverpool landlords need to register?

The service will launch in the West Midlands on 15 December 2026 before being introduced across England region by region.

For rental properties in Liverpool and the wider North West:

• The registration requirement begins in the North West on 15 May 2027
• The deadline to register is 14 August 2027

The deadline is based on the location of the rental property, not where the landlord lives. Landlords with properties in different regions may therefore have different deadlines.

Once the relevant registration deadline has passed, local authorities will be able to take enforcement action where required, so landlords should ensure their registration is completed within the applicable regional timeframe.

You can view the complete timetable through the government’s official Register your rental property guidance.

How much will registration cost?

The government registration fee is currently set at £65 per property per year. 

This is charged for each property, rather than once per landlord or portfolio. At the current registration fee, a landlord with five properties that require registration would pay £325 per year.  This figure relates only to the government registration fee and does not include any other costs a landlord may incur in preparing information or obtaining additional support.

The government has said that the fee will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis during the initial regional rollout. Registrations will then need to be renewed annually.

Which properties need to be registered?

The registration requirement applies to landlords of assured or regulated tenancies. This will include the vast majority of properties let by private landlords under the usual private rented sector tenancy arrangements. Supported exempt accommodation is not currently required to register through the service. 

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

Unoccupied properties will not initially need to be registered. However, the government plans to introduce a future requirement for properties to be registered before they can be advertised for rent.

At that stage, landlords and letting agents will also need to include the unique landlord and property identifiers within property advertisements. Further guidance will be published before this requirement begins.

What information will landlords need?

Landlords will require a GOV.UK One Login and should expect to provide information about themselves, the property, its tenancy and its compliance records.

This is expected to include:

• Landlord or company contact details
• Property address, type and number of bedrooms
• Ownership and management information
• Occupancy and rent details
• HMO or other property licence information
• Gas safety documentation, where applicable
• Electrical safety documentation
• The property’s Energy Performance Certificate
• Any relevant energy-efficiency exemption

Getting these documents organised now could make the registration process much easier when the North West window opens.

Can Address Properties register for landlords?

Landlords will remain responsible for starting and ending the registration process. However, the government has confirmed that landlords will be able to agree for their letting agent or property manager to provide certain information on their behalf during the process.

Further guidance for letting agents and property managers is expected before the service launches, including details of exactly what information an agent will be able to provide.

For properties managed by Address Properties, we already maintain many of the tenancy, property and compliance records that may be required. We will continue to follow the official guidance, keep our landlords updated and explain what support we can provide as the North West rollout approaches.

What should landlords do now?

There is no need to register yet, but Liverpool landlords can begin preparing by:

1. Creating an up-to-date list of their rental properties.
2. Checking personal, company and ownership information.
3. Gathering current gas, electrical and energy documents.
4. Checking any HMO, additional or selective licence details.
5. Creating a GOV.UK One Login.
6. Budgeting for the government registration fee, currently £65 annually for each property.
7. Recording the North West deadline of 14 August 2027.
   
   

Here to help you stay prepared

The new register is another responsibility for landlords to manage alongside maintenance, compliance and the wider Renters’ Rights Act changes.

Although landlords will remain responsible for completing their own registration, Address Properties will continue monitoring the official guidance and keeping our landlords informed.

If you would like help managing your Liverpool rental property or portfolio, speak to the Address Properties team or learn more about our landlord and property management services.

This article is based on government guidance available in September 2026 and is intended as general information rather than legal advice. Requirements may change as further regulations and guidance are published.