Landlord guide · Registration fee
What the £65 registration fee covers
The Register your rental property fee is £65 a year for each property you let. It's paid to the government, not to Redilet. It isn't subject to VAT, and registering yourself as a landlord is free.
The short version
GOV.UK says the fee pays for running the service and for tackling non-compliance in the private rented sector. That includes funding councils to find and act on landlords who break the rules.
In return you get a property registration number and access to information on your legal obligations. You pay the fee to the government, not to Redilet.
What you pay for, and what is free
- Each property: £65 when you register it, then every year
- Your landlord registration: free
- Updates to your landlord or property records: free
GOV.UK says the fee is tax-deductible. Check HMRC's guidance when you file your return.
One renewal date for all your properties
Every property renews one year from the date you registered your first property. A second property added two months later still renews on the first property's date.
Why early registrations cost less
During the rollout, the fee is reduced so that days before 15 November 2027 are free. That date is when every landlord must be registered.
GOV.UK's worked examples: register on 15 December 2026 and you pay £5.34. Register on 25 June 2027 and you pay £39.60. After that, each renewal is the full fee.
After you pay
You'll be asked for gas, electrical and energy certificates and tenancy details. You can add them within 28 days of registering. Miss that and the registration may be deactivated, which can put you in breach.
You also have 28 days to update anything that changes or expires, such as a certificate.
If you don't register
You can face a penalty of up to £7,000 for not registering yourself and your property. Knowingly giving false information, or repeated breaches, can bring up to £40,000.
What Redilet does and doesn't do
Redilet's free checker reads your certificates before you register and shows any gaps. It doesn't register you or take the fee. Only the government service does.
Official sources
- Register your rental property service: guidance for landlords (GOV.UK)
- Get ready to register (Housing Hub, GOV.UK campaign)
Checked on 5 November 2026. Check them before you act. This page is researched information, not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay once per landlord or once per property?
Once per property. Each property you register costs £65 a year, paid to the government. Registering yourself as a landlord is free.
Does an HMO count as one property?
Yes. A property with an HMO licence is registered once for the whole property, not room by room.
Do joint landlords each pay?
GOV.UK says one joint landlord registers the property and invites the others. Each landlord must register themselves, which is free.