The Road to Phase 2 of Renters’ Rights Has Begun – England

The next stage of the Renters’ Rights Act is already taking shape, with important new developments that letting agents need to understand. The Private Rented Sector Database is moving closer to reality, with registration beginning from December 2026 and a phased rollout across England. For agents, this could mean new responsibilities, additional administration and important changes to property onboarding and compliance procedures. There are also questions around who registers, who updates information, who pays the fees and how agents should adapt their terms of business.
Our article explains what is currently known, what agents should be preparing for now, and what further changes could be coming.