Updated: 29 October 2026
Liverpool landlords now have confirmed dates for the introduction of the government’s new Register your rental property service, part of the Renters’ Rights Act reforms.
The new national registration system will require private landlords to register themselves and their eligible rental properties, provide key property information and pay an annual registration fee.
With the North West registration period beginning in May 2027, here’s what landlords in Liverpool need to know and how they can start preparing.
When do Liverpool landlords need to register?
The government is introducing the service gradually across England, beginning in the West Midlands on 15 December 2026.
For rental properties in Liverpool and the wider North West, the confirmed dates are:
Registration opens: 15 May 2027
Registration deadline: 14 August 2027
Landlords can register before their region’s opening date once the service is available. However, properties requiring registration must be registered by the relevant regional deadline.
The deadline depends on where the rental property is located, rather than where the landlord lives.
How much will the Rental Property Register cost?
The government has confirmed an annual registration fee of £65 per property.
This means a landlord with five registered properties would normally pay £325 annually at the current rate.
The government has also confirmed that:
The registration fee is not subject to VAT.
There is no separate charge for registering as a landlord.
Updating landlord or property information is free.
Property registration fees are payable annually.
During the initial rollout, registration fees will be adjusted proportionately, with days before 15 November 2027 excluded from the first fee calculation.
As a result, landlords registering during the rollout may initially pay less than the standard annual fee.
Which rental properties need to be registered?
The requirement applies to private landlords letting properties under assured or regulated tenancies, including companies and other organisations acting as private landlords.
During the initial rollout, registration will be required for properties let under the relevant tenancy arrangements by the regional deadline, and properties that become let afterwards.
Certain supported exempt accommodation is excluded.
The government also plans to introduce a future requirement for properties to be registered before they can be advertised for rent, including unoccupied properties.
Once that requirement takes effect, rental advertisements will also need to include the relevant landlord and property registration numbers.
What about student accommodation and HMOs?
The new registration system is particularly relevant to Liverpool’s student rental market and landlords with Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
Government guidance confirms that where a property has an HMO licence, landlords should complete one registration for the whole property rather than registering each room separately.
This is an important distinction for landlords with shared student houses and larger HMO portfolios.
What information will landlords need to provide?
Landlords will generally access the service through GOV.UK One Login. A paper-based option will also be available for those without digital access.
The registration process requires information about the landlord, property and relevant tenancy arrangements.
This may include:
Landlord or company contact information
Property address, number of bedrooms and rental status
Relevant ownership and managing agent details
Number of tenants and households
Rental amounts and tenancy information
HMO, additional or selective licensing details, where applicable
Gas safety documentation, where required
Electrical safety documentation
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) information
Where a rental property has joint landlords, each landlord must register. One landlord will register the property and invite the others to join the registration.
Organising these details in advance can help landlords prepare for the registration process.
Can letting agents help with registration?
The latest government guidance clarifies the responsibilities of landlords and the role that letting agents and property managers may play.
Landlords must initiate their property registrations and remain legally responsible for meeting registration requirements and paying the relevant fees.
Once a landlord has started the process, they may choose to authorise a letting or managing agent to provide certain information.
This can include tenancy details, property licensing information and relevant compliance documentation.
Agents may also be able to update authorised sections of a property registration.
However, the extent of any assistance provided by an agent will depend on the services agreed between the landlord and the agency.
How Address Properties can help
At Address Properties, we understand the administration involved in letting and managing rental properties across Liverpool, particularly student accommodation, shared houses and HMOs.
Our team provides lettings and property management services for landlords across Liverpool, helping with the practical demands of managing rental property.
If you are an existing client, you can contact our team to discuss the new registration requirements and establish what information or assistance may be available under your management arrangements.
For landlords considering professional property management, our team can explain our services and discuss the needs of your rental property or portfolio.
What is the new 28-day requirement?
The government has confirmed an important requirement for completing and maintaining property registration records.
Landlords can begin registration and provide certain outstanding information afterwards.
However, any outstanding required information must be submitted within 28 days of registration.
If the information is not provided within that period, the property registration may become inactive, potentially leaving the landlord in breach of the registration requirements.
Landlords must also update relevant information within 28 days when details change or expire.
This may include changes to:
Occupancy and tenant numbers
Rental amounts
Property information
Relevant safety certificates
Although authorised agents may assist with certain updates, landlords remain responsible for ensuring their registration requirements are met.
What happens if landlords don’t register?
Failure to comply with the registration requirements may result in enforcement action by the relevant local authority.
Depending on the circumstances, financial penalties can include:
Up to £7,000 for failing to register as required.
Up to £40,000 for certain serious, continuing or repeated breaches, including knowingly or recklessly providing false or misleading information.
Certain breaches may also give rise to rent repayment order applications once the relevant provisions apply.
Understanding the requirements and preparing ahead of the deadline can help landlords avoid unnecessary complications.
How can Liverpool landlords prepare?
Although the North West registration period does not begin until May 2027, landlords can start getting organised now.
Here are some useful steps:
Prepare an up-to-date list of your rental properties.
Check your personal, company and ownership information.
Gather relevant gas safety, electrical safety and EPC documentation.
Review HMO, additional and selective licensing information where applicable.
Familiarise yourself with GOV.UK One Login.
Budget for the £65 annual registration fee per property, taking account of the initial rollout adjustment.
Record the North West registration deadline of 14 August 2027.
Speak to your letting or managing agent about the information and assistance available.
Preparing early can make it easier to complete registration when required.
Property Management in Liverpool: Here to Help
The new Rental Property Register adds another consideration for landlords alongside tenancy administration, property maintenance, licensing and other regulatory requirements.
At Address Properties, we’ve supported landlords across Liverpool since 2012, providing lettings and property management services for residential properties, student accommodation and HMOs.
Whether you own a single rental property or a larger portfolio, our team can discuss your property management needs and explain the services available.
Looking for a letting agent or property management company in Liverpool?
Contact Address Properties to speak with our team or explore our landlord services.
Official government guidance
Register your rental property service: guidance for landlords
Register your rental property service: guidance for letting agents and property managers
Information updated on 29 October 2026 to reflect the latest published government guidance.