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South West landlord register: opens 15 August 2027

The landlord register opens in the South West region on 15 August 2027. If you let a home there, register it by 14 November 2027.

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Opens
15 Aug 2027
Register by
14 Nov 2027
First payment
£48.66

The first payment for one home registered on 15 August 2027, the day the region opens, is £48.66. After that it is £65 a home each year. Work out my first payment

Council areas in the South West region

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

  • Bath and North East Somerset
  • Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  • Bristol
  • Cheltenham
  • Cornwall
  • Cotswold
  • Dorset
  • East Devon
  • Exeter
  • Forest of Dean
  • Gloucester
  • Isles of Scilly
  • Mid Devon
  • North Devon
  • North Somerset
  • Plymouth
  • Somerset
  • South Gloucestershire
  • South Hams
  • Stroud
  • Swindon
  • Teignbridge
  • Tewkesbury
  • Torbay
  • Torridge
  • West Devon
  • Wiltshire

What to do before 14 November 2027

Other regions

All dates and council areas

Sources

Frequently asked questions

When must homes in the South West region be registered?

The register opens in the South West region on 15 August 2027. Register each home you let there by 14 November 2027.

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

What is the first payment for a home in the South West region?

£48.66 for one home registered on 15 August 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 South West region?

Bath and North East Somerset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Bristol, Cheltenham, Cornwall, Cotswold, Dorset, East Devon, Exeter, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Isles of Scilly, Mid Devon, North Devon, North Somerset, Plymouth, Somerset, South Gloucestershire, South Hams, Stroud, Swindon, Teignbridge, Tewkesbury, Torbay, Torridge, West Devon and Wiltshire.

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

Can I register a home in the South West region before 15 August 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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