Landlord database “costs more than car MOT”
Summary
The article reports criticism from the National Residential Landlords Association over the planned private rented database due to launch in December as part of the Renters’ Rights Act. The NRLA argues the proposed £65 annual fee per property is excessive, duplicates information already supplied to councils in some areas, and offers limited practical benefit to landlords or tenants.
Why it matters
A new national database could affect compliance processes, costs and administrative workloads for landlords and agents, with knock-on implications for surveyors involved in rental property due diligence and portfolio advice. It also signals further regulatory change in the private rented sector that may influence landlord behaviour and market operations.
Key points
- The private rented database is due to launch in December.
- NRLA says the proposed fee is £65 per property per year.
- The association argues the database duplicates information already provided to councils in licensing areas.
- The database is described by landlord leaders as offering limited benefit and being costly to use.
- It is a central part of the Renters’ Rights Act.
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