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Landlord PRS Database Data to Stay Private Until 2027, Government Confirms
The government has confirmed that landlords' information submitted to the PRS Database will not be publicly available before 2027. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook claims information on the PRS Database will be proportionate for landlords.
According to Property118, the confirmation came in answer to a written parliamentary question. The government has also published guidance setting out how landlords must [comply with the database requirements].
For letting agents and inventory clerks, the timeline means landlord data held on the PRS Database will remain non-public for the immediate future. The minister's claim that the information will be proportionate for landlords is likely to be of interest to agents managing compliance on behalf of landlord clients.
The guidance is relevant to letting agents and inventory clerks who support landlords in meeting their regulatory duties.
Further details on the PRS Database, including the full guidance and any future updates on public access, are expected to emerge as the 2027 date approaches. Letting agents and inventory clerks should monitor official communications for any changes that may affect their operations.
Source: Property118