LANDLORD REGISTER · EAST OF ENGLAND

Landlord register in the East of England: deadline 14 April 2027

If you let a property in the East of England, you must register yourself and that property on England's new landlord register between 15 January 2027 and 14 April 2027. Here's what it costs, what you need and how to get ready.

EAST OF ENGLAND WINDOW

Opens in 97 days
Opens
15 January 2027
Deadline
14 April 2027
Cost
£65 per property, a year

The East of England is the second of England’s nine regions to join the register. You can register early, from 15 December 2026.

Is my property in the East of England?

The deadline follows where the property is, not where you live. The East of England covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, including Norwich, Cambridge, Peterborough, Luton, Ipswich, Southend-on-Sea, Chelmsford, Colchester, Watford and Bedford.

These are the areas in England’s official East of England region. If your property is close to a regional boundary, confirm its region on GOV.UK when you register. Properties elsewhere have their own windows.

Key dates for East of England landlords

  • Now: check your gas safety record, EICR and EPC are in date, and find your copies.
  • By 18 December 2026: book any check that’s due. Engineers get busy as each window opens.
  • 15 January 2027: the East of England window opens. Register yourself and each property you let here.
  • 14 April 2027: the deadline. After this your council can take action against unregistered landlords.
  • Every year after: renew, pay the fee and keep your details up to date.

What it costs

£65 per property, each year. One let property is £65 a year, three are £195 and five are £325.

What you’ll need

  • Three safety documents: a current gas safety record (where there are gas appliances), a valid EICR and the EPC.
  • Your details: name, date of birth, address, phone number and email (or your company’s details).
  • The property and tenancy: the address, type of home, bedrooms, rent, number of people living there and any HMO licence.

You register yourself; a letting agent can’t do it for you. Joint landlords each register. The full details are in our landlord register guide.

If you miss the deadline

  • A civil penalty of up to £7,000, and up to £40,000 for false information or continued breaches.
  • You generally can’t get a possession order without an active registration, except on the anti-social behaviour grounds.
  • Tenants may be able to apply for a rent repayment order.

Your East of England checklist

  • List every property you let in the East of England
  • Check each one's gas safety record, EICR and EPC are in date
  • Book anything that's due by 18 December 2026
  • Register between 15 January 2027 and 14 April 2027
  • Budget £65 per property, each year

Frequently asked questions

When is the landlord register deadline in the East of England?

14 April 2027. The window for the East of England opens on 15 January 2027 and lasts three months.

I live in London but let a property in Norwich. Which deadline applies?

The East of England one: 14 April 2027. Your deadline follows where the property is, not where you live.

Can I register a property in the East of England before 15 January 2027?

Yes. You can register any property in England from 15 December 2026. The East of England window is when registering becomes compulsory there.

How much will the landlord register cost me in the East of England?

£65 per property, each year, wherever the property is in England. Three let properties cost £195 a year.

What documents do I need?

A current gas safety record (if the property has gas appliances), a valid electrical safety report (EICR) or Electrical Installation Certificate, and the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), plus your details and the property and tenancy details.

What if I miss the East of England deadline?

Your council can give a civil penalty of up to £7,000, and up to £40,000 for false information or continued breaches. Without an active registration you generally can't get a possession order, and tenants may be able to apply for a rent repayment order.

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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