8:50 AM, 19th March 2026, 2 months ago 10 
The government claim they want to reduce the administrative requirements on proprietors with the upcoming Private Rented Sector Database. Under the Tenants’ Rights Act, all property managers will need to register for the database, which will consist of details about their homes that occupants can gain access to.
The federal government has actually not provided a conclusive timeline for when property managers will require to register, but the rollout will commence later this year.
Minimise administrative disruption
In a written question, Conservative MP Gareth Bacon asked: “What assessment has the federal government made from the requirement for the PRS database to allow block-registrations to accommodate massive property owners.”
In reaction, Real estate Minister Matthew Pennycook said: “The government is thinking about how information may be gathered with a view to minimise administrative requirements on personal proprietors.”
As formerly reported by Property118, the government has actually hinted at integrating the registration procedure for the PRS database and Ombudsman, however stopped short of verifying whether property owners will be required to pay different fees for each plan.
Mr Pennycook declares the costs for the PRS Database will consider the burden on proprietors.
He said: “Costs to register on the PRS Database will be set out in secondary legislation and will measure a range of aspects, including burden on property managers.
“In line with practice across other Ombudsmen, the PRS Ombudsman will set the fee members would be required to pay. This will be on the basis of their running costs and service provision. The ombudsman would not have the ability to make profit and the federal government will ensure that the charge is proportional and is good value.”
If a landlord lets or markets a property without it initially being registered on the database, they can be provided with a civil charge of approximately ₤ 7,000 or a ₤ 40,000 fine if they supply deceptive details to the database.