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Landlords to Pay £65 Annual Fee for PRS Database Registration
Landlords will be required to pay a £65 registration fee per property each year under the government’s new national landlord registration service. The government has confirmed that all landlords must register their rental properties through the “Register Your Rental Property” service as the Private Rented Sector (PRS) database is introduced across England.
The PRS database will be rolled out regionally, according to the government announcement. This new requirement means that letting agents and inventory clerks will need to ensure that all managed properties are properly registered and compliant with the new system.
The introduction of the annual fee and registration process is part of the government’s efforts to regulate the private rented sector. Letting agents and inventory professionals should be aware of these changes and prepare for the administrative and compliance implications for their landlord clients.
Source: Property118