LANDLORD REGISTER · SOUTH WEST

Landlord register in the South West: deadline 14 November 2027

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

SOUTH WEST WINDOW

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

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

Is my property in the South West?

The deadline follows where the property is, not where you live. The South West covers Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire, including Bristol, Plymouth, Bournemouth, Swindon, Exeter, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Poole and Truro.

These are the areas in England’s official South West 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 South West landlords

  • Now: check your gas safety record, EICR and EPC are in date, and find your copies.
  • By 18 July 2027: book any check that’s due. Engineers get busy as each window opens.
  • 15 August 2027: the South West window opens. Register yourself and each property you let here.
  • 14 November 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 South West checklist

  • List every property you let in the South West
  • 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
  • Budget £65 per property, each year

Frequently asked questions

When is the landlord register deadline in the South West?

14 November 2027. The window for the South West opens on 15 August 2027 and lasts three months.

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

The South West one: 14 November 2027. Your deadline follows where the property is, not where you live.

Can I register a property in the South West before 15 August 2027?

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

How much will the landlord register cost me in the South West?

£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 South West 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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