LANDLORD REGISTER · READING

Landlord register in Reading: deadline 14 June 2027

Reading is in the South East, so if you let a property here you must register yourself and that property on England's new landlord register between 15 March 2027 and 14 June 2027.

READING · SOUTH EAST WINDOW

Opens in 156 days
Opens
15 March 2027
Deadline
14 June 2027
Cost
£65 per property, a year

Key dates for Reading landlords

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

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

Where Reading Borough Council comes in

You register on the government’s national “Register your rental property” service, not with the council. Reading Borough Council is the local housing authority for Reading, so after 14 June 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 Reading is separate

The register doesn’t replace council licensing. If your Reading 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 Reading Borough Council 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 Reading checklist

  • List every property you let in Reading
  • Check each one's gas safety record, EICR and EPC are in date
  • Book anything that's due by 15 February 2027
  • Register between 15 March 2027 and 14 June 2027
  • Check with Reading Borough Council whether the property also needs a licence

Frequently asked questions

When is the landlord register deadline in Reading?

14 June 2027. Reading is in the South East, whose registration window opens on 15 March 2027.

Which region is Reading in for the landlord register?

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

Do I register with Reading Borough Council?

No. You register on the government's national "Register your rental property" service. Reading Borough Council is the local housing authority, so it's the one that can take action if a Reading property isn't registered.

I already have a licence from the council for my Reading 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 Reading 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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