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Rental property register: new guidance sets out agents’ role and 28-day deadlines
Letting agents and property managers will be able to submit and update certain property details on behalf of landlords through England’s new ‘Register your rental property’ service. Guidance published on 29 October 2026 explains how this will work, who is responsible, and how teams can prepare before the service launches in December.
Rent increases and the First-tier tribunal
This practical guide explains the Section 13 process, notice requirements and tenants’ rights to challenge rents. Learn how the First-tier Tribunal makes decisions, what evidence to provide and how to support landlords and tenants with confidence.
Rent reviews under scrutiny: lessons from four tribunal decisions
A proposed rent increase can lead to a smaller rise or even a reduction in the rent already payable. We have examined four recent First-tier Tribunal decisions made in August and September 2026 involving properties in Leeds, Manchester, Ashton-under-Lyne, and London. Each shows how the property’s market rental value was assessed and highlights why letting agents and landlords need clear rental evidence, accurate property descriptions, and a realistic assessment of condition.
Rental property register rollout begins on 15 December 2026
The UK Government has published details of its new ‘Register your rental property’ service, which will be introduced across England in stages starting this winter. Registration will begin in the West Midlands, with the rest of England following on a regional timetable. Propertymark is in continued contact with officials from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to clarify the role of agents in the process and to directly raise questions and concerns from our members.