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South West landlord register: dates and deadline

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Three-month window

When is the South West deadline?

The South West is the last region. It opens on 15 August 2027, and the deadline is 14 November 2027, the day before the fee starts being charged in full for everyone.

It covers Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. There are many older and rural properties, which makes EPC ratings and MEES exemptions an important area to check.

Being last means you will have the most information about how the service works in practice, but a long lead time can also lead to leaving it late. Holiday lets are not covered unless they are let on an assured or regulated tenancy; check how each property is actually let.

Which areas are covered?

The South West region covers Bristol, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Wiltshire, Swindon, Gloucestershire, the Isles of Scilly. Main towns and cities include:

Regions follow council areas. To be sure, enter the property postcode in the deadline checker.

What should South West landlords watch for?

Rural properties and fuel types

Off-gas properties on oil or electric heating are common. The gas safety record only applies if there is a gas supply (the regulations’ definition includes LPG). Make sure your answers match each property.

Older housing and EPCs

Solid-wall and listed buildings often have low EPC ratings. If you rely on a MEES exemption, check it is registered on the PRS Exemptions Register and still current.

What counts as let

During the rollout, you must register properties let on assured or regulated tenancies. Short-term holiday lets are not usually assured tenancies, but mixed-use properties need care. If in doubt, take advice.

What should I prepare, and when?

  1. By 4 July 2027

    List every let property in the region, its legal owner (you, jointly, or a company) and whether a letting agent manages it.

  2. By 18 July 2027

    Collect the current gas safety record, EICR and EPC for each property, plus the tenancy agreement and any licence. Book renewals for anything expiring within three months.

  3. From 15 August 2027

    Register yourself as a landlord (free), then register each property and pay the fee. Add the tenancy and safety details at the same time if you can.

  4. Within 28 days of each property entry

    Make sure the tenancy and safety section is complete, either by you or your agent through their link, or the entry can become inactive.

  5. Aim to finish by 17 October 2027

    That leaves four weeks’ buffer before the 14 November 2027 deadline for missing certificates or agent delays.

Every field the register asks for is in the free registration checklist. Once you are registered, remember the 28-day update rule.

How much will registration cost in the South West?

£65 per property per year, with no VAT, pro-rated during the rollout. Using the GOV.UK formula for a landlord’s first property:

Registered onFirst renewalFirst-year fee
15 August 2027 (opening day)15 August 2028£48.66
14 November 2027 (deadline day)14 November 2028£64.82

Our calculation from the published formula, not a government figure. Further properties share your first renewal date. See fees explained.

Get a reminder for the South West

Our waitlist opens shortly. We are finishing the legal paperwork that has to be in place before we collect anyone’s email address.

Until then, everything else here is free and open: check your deadline, download the printable checklist, or read the guides.

South West: common questions

When does landlord registration open in the South West?

On Sunday, 15 August 2027. Registration is opening region by region, and the South West window lasts three months. You can also register properties here early, from 15 December 2026.

When is the South West deadline?

Sunday, 14 November 2027, before midnight. By then, every property in the South West that is let on an assured or regulated tenancy should be registered, along with its landlord.

How much will it cost to register a property in the South West?

The fee is £65 per property per year, with no VAT, but it is pro-rated during the rollout. On the GOV.UK formula, a landlord’s first property registered on 15 August 2027 would cost £48.66 for its first year, and one registered on 14 November 2027 would cost £64.82. These are our calculations, not government figures. How the fee works.

Which towns are in the South West region?

It covers Bristol, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Wiltshire, Swindon, Gloucestershire, the Isles of Scilly, including Bristol, Plymouth, Exeter, Bath, Bournemouth, Poole, Swindon, Gloucester. If you are not sure, enter the property postcode in the deadline checker.

What do I need to register a property?

The address and property details, contact details for any freeholder, superior landlord and managing agent, the rent and tenancy details, any licence numbers, and copies of the gas safety record, EICR and EPC. Our checklist lists every field.

All regional dates

Landlord register opening dates and deadlines by region of England
RegionOpensDeadline (before midnight)
West Midlands
East of England
East Midlands
South East
Yorkshire and the Humber
North West
North East
London
South West