Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the press release entitled Stronger protections and greater confidence for renters, published on 9 September 2026, when Essex is due to be included in the rollout of the registration service.

The registration window for landlords with properties in the East of England, including Essex, will open on 15 January 2027. However, landlords in any region will be able to register early from 15 December 2026, if they wish to.

Local authorities in the East of England will have access to the information contained on the service from 15 April 2027.