LANDLORD REGISTER · BOURNEMOUTH

Landlord register in Bournemouth: deadline 14 November 2027

Bournemouth is in the South West, so if you let a property here you must register yourself and that property on England's new landlord register between 15 August 2027 and 14 November 2027.

BOURNEMOUTH · SOUTH WEST WINDOW

Opens in 309 days
Opens
15 August 2027
Deadline
14 November 2027
Cost
£65 per property, a year

Key dates for Bournemouth landlords

  • Now: check each property’s gas safety record, EICR and EPC are in date.
  • By 18 July 2027: book any check that’s due, before local engineers get busy.
  • 15 August 2027: the South West window opens. You can register early, from 15 December 2026.
  • 14 November 2027: the deadline for Bournemouth properties.

Your deadline follows where the property is, not where you live. See the full South West dates and areas, or every region if you let elsewhere too.

Where BCP Council (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) comes in

You register on the government’s national “Register your rental property” service, not with the council. BCP Council (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) is the local housing authority for Bournemouth, so after 14 November 2027 it’s the body that can act against landlords who haven’t registered: a civil penalty of up to £7,000, and up to £40,000 for false information or continued breaches. See what happens if you don’t register.

Licensing in Bournemouth is separate

The register doesn’t replace council licensing. If your Bournemouth property is a house in multiple occupation, or is in an area with selective licensing, you need the licence as well as the registration. Check with BCP Council (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) which schemes apply to your address.

What you’ll need

A current gas safety record (where there’s gas), a valid EICR and the EPC, plus your details and the property and tenancy details. The full list is in landlord register documents, and the fee is explained in landlord register cost.

Your Bournemouth checklist

  • List every property you let in Bournemouth
  • Check each one's gas safety record, EICR and EPC are in date
  • Book anything that's due by 18 July 2027
  • Register between 15 August 2027 and 14 November 2027
  • Check with BCP Council (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) whether the property also needs a licence

Frequently asked questions

When is the landlord register deadline in Bournemouth?

14 November 2027. Bournemouth is in the South West, whose registration window opens on 15 August 2027.

Which region is Bournemouth in for the landlord register?

South West. Your deadline follows where the property is, so a Bournemouth property uses the South West dates wherever you live.

Do I register with BCP Council (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)?

No. You register on the government's national "Register your rental property" service. BCP Council (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) is the local housing authority, so it's the one that can take action if a Bournemouth property isn't registered.

I already have a licence from the council for my Bournemouth property. Do I still register?

Yes. The landlord register is separate from HMO and selective licensing, so you need both where a licence applies.

How much does it cost to register a Bournemouth property?

£65 per property, each year, the same everywhere in England.

Official guidance

Last reviewed . This is general information for landlords in England and isn’t legal advice. The government can change the dates and rules, so check the official guidance before you rely on them.

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