EAST OF ENGLAND
Bedford
Requirement starts15 January 2027
REGISTER BY14 April 2027
Bedford Borough is in the East of England. The same timetable applies throughout Bedfordshire.
THE ORCHARDS LANDLORD GUIDE
RENTAL REGISTRATION.
MADE CLEARER.
New requirements. Familiar support.
Know your deadline, get your paperwork ready and take the next step with confidence.
England’s rental property register · Rollout from December 2026
£65per property, per year
ONE REGISTERlandlords and their rental properties
YOUR LOCATIONsets your registration deadline
Read the government guidance ↗01 / KNOW YOUR DATE
YOUR PROPERTY.
YOUR DEADLINE.
The timetable follows where your property is, rather than where you live. Hover, tap or select your area below.
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Own properties in several regions? Early registration for all regions is available from 15 December 2026.
Map shows local-authority areas; Northampton is shown within West Northamptonshire. Bedfordshire comprises Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Luton. Check the property's actual authority near boundaries. ONS boundaries · Contains OS and ONS data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. Official registration timetable ↗
THE ESSENTIALS
A NEW REGISTER.
A LITTLE PREPARATION.
Who needs to register?
Landlords of assured or regulated tenancies in England must register themselves and each property. Supported exempt accommodation is excluded.
What does it cost?
£65 per property annually, with yearly renewal. Fees will be pro-rated during rollout.
Which properties?
Initially, properties already let or becoming let during rollout. Vacant-property registration before marketing comes later.
Why get ready?
Failure to register risks a fine. Councils can begin enforcement after the regional deadline.
02 / GET PREPARED
YOUR PAPERWORK.
IN GOOD ORDER.
Use this checklist to organise what you have and spot what you need to find. Your ticks are saved on this device only.
0 of 5 ready
Preparation checklist only; ticking an item does not confirm legal compliance or complete registration. Propertymark overview ↗
Street landlord app · Documents overview
03 / KEEP YOUR DOCUMENTS HANDY
YOUR CERTIFICATES.
IN YOUR POCKET.
Download the Street app to access the documents Orchards has shared with you, then save copies ready for registration.
- Download & sign in. Use the account linked to your Orchards landlord record.
- Find your property documents. Look for the certificates shared with you.
- Download & save. Keep the files somewhere you can find when registering.
Can’t see a certificate? It needs to be shared with you first. Contact Orchards if a document is missing or you need help signing in.
A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
LET’S CLEAR
THINGS UP.
Do I need a GOV.UK account?
You’ll need GOV.UK One Login to use the service. Offline registration routes will also be available.
Will registration numbers go on adverts?
In a future phase, adverts will need landlord and property identifiers. Further guidance will explain when this starts.
Does downloading certificates register my property?
No. It gets your documents ready. You still need to complete the government registration process.
My property is outside the areas on the map.
Check the full government timetable for its region, or ask our team for help.
Requirements: Government guidance and Propertymark briefing.
LOCAL SUPPORT.
WHEN YOU NEED IT.
Questions about your property or paperwork?
Speak to the people who know your portfolio.