There are significant changes ahead for landlords and the private rented sector in England, with the Government now providing greater clarity around the introduction of the new national rental property registration service.

The UK property market is entering an interesting period, with uncertainty surrounding the upcoming Autumn Budget causing some prospective buyers to pause before taking their next step.

The Conservatives have unveiled a series of proposals aimed at reducing taxation and regulation, with housing and housebuilding featuring prominently within their plans. The party has described the wider programme as the “biggest deregulation project in a generation”, with proposals including abolishing stamp duty on property purchases.

Landlords across England are being given advance notice of an important change to the private rented sector, with the government announcing the regional deadlines for registering rental properties on England's new Private Rented Sector Database.