Agents invited to rental database familiarisation forum
Summary
Dorset Council is hosting a free forum in Dorchester to brief landlords, letting agents and other property professionals on upcoming rental sector changes. The session will cover the new rental property registration service, early lessons from the Renters Rights Act, fair advertising practices and Making Tax Digital requirements.
Why it matters
Letting agents and surveyors working in the private rented sector should be aware of the registration process and related compliance changes, particularly where they advise landlords on operational readiness. The forum signals further preparation needed ahead of the Dorset launch of the new register in August 2027.
Key points
- Dorset Council is holding a landlord and agent forum in Dorchester in November 2026.
- The event will explain the new 'Register your rental property' service and what landlords and agents need to do.
- Landlords will need to register each let property and pay a £65 annual fee per property.
- The forum will also cover the Renters Rights Act, fair advertising and Making Tax Digital.
- The register is due to launch in Dorset in August 2027.
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