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North East landlord register: opens 15 June 2027

The landlord register opens in the North East region on 15 June 2027. If you let a home there, register it by 14 September 2027.

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Opens
15 Jun 2027
Register by
14 Sept 2027
First payment
£37.82

The first payment for one home registered on 15 June 2027, the day the region opens, is £37.82. After that it is £65 a home each year. Work out my first payment

Council areas in the North East region

Your dates follow the council area the home is in, not where you live. The region covers these council areas.

  • County Durham
  • Darlington
  • Gateshead
  • Hartlepool
  • Middlesbrough
  • Newcastle upon Tyne
  • North Tyneside
  • Northumberland
  • Redcar and Cleveland
  • South Tyneside
  • Stockton-on-Tees
  • Sunderland

What to do before 14 September 2027

Other regions

All dates and council areas

Sources

Frequently asked questions

When must homes in the North East region be registered?

The register opens in the North East region on 15 June 2027. Register each home you let there by 14 September 2027.

Source: GOV.UK: Stronger protections and greater confidence for renters

What is the first payment for a home in the North East region?

£37.82 for one home registered on 15 June 2027, the day the region opens. After that the fee is £65 a home each year.

Source: GOV.UK: Register your rental property service, guidance for landlords (29 October 2026)

Which council areas are in the North East region?

County Durham, Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar and Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees and Sunderland.

Source: Draft Private Rented Sector Database (England) Regulations 2026

Can I register a home in the North East region before 15 June 2027?

Yes. Any home in England can be registered from 15 December 2026.

Source: GOV.UK: Stronger protections and greater confidence for renters

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