Government launches private rental registration service
Summary
The government has announced the outline of a new national landlord registration service for the private rented sector, with a regional rollout due to begin in December. It also plans to transfer initial rent-increase challenge decisions in England to HMRC’s Valuation Office, while the First-tier Tribunal remains the route for current disputes during the transition.
Why it matters
Surveyors involved in rental valuation, dispute resolution or advising landlords and tenants should note the proposed shift in rent challenge handling and the creation of a national landlord database. The changes may affect evidence requirements, dispute timelines and the regulatory context for private rented sector work.
Key points
- National landlord registration service to roll out region by region from December
- Councils will gain access to database information to help identify rogue landlords
- Prospective landlords may also be required to register in future
- HMRC’s Valuation Office will handle initial decisions on rent increase challenges in England
- Current rent disputes must still go to the First-tier Tribunal during the rollout period
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