Dorset landlords invited to free forum on rental property changes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 06:09 · Archive

Dorset Council is hosting a free forum for landlords on November 19 covering the new rental property register launching in August 2027.

Dorset Council is hosting a free landlord forum in Dorchester on November 19 to help landlords prepare for major changes to the private rented sector. The event will focus on England's new 'Register your rental property' service, which comes into effect in Dorset in August 2027.

The new scheme requires landlords to register each property and pay a £65 annual fee per property. Landlords will also need to obtain both a Landlord Registration Number and a Property Registration Number. Councillor Gill Taylor, Dorset Council portfolio holder for housing and homelessness, said the forum was 'a valuable opportunity to hear directly from specialists both inside and outside of the council, get practical information and ask questions'.

The forum will also cover lessons from the first six months of the Renters' Rights Act, fair and lawful property advertising, and HMRC's Making Tax Digital scheme. Kevin Wheldon, director at Dorchester-based Edwards & Keeping Chartered Accountants, will be the guest speaker providing an update on the digital tax reporting scheme. Places are limited and early booking is encouraged.

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• Landlords invited to Dorset forum next month for latest rental sector updatesDorset landlords can book a free Dorset Council forum on November 19 covering the 2027 rental property register, Renters’ Rights Act and HMRC tax rules.Bournemouth Echo · 24 Oct, 05:00
• Landlords invited to Dorset forum in November for latest rental sector updatesDorset landlords can book a free Dorset Council forum on November 19 covering the 2027 rental property register, Renters’ Rights Act and HMRC tax rules.Dorset Echo · 24 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Dorset Council · Dorchester · Gill Taylor · Kevin Wheldon · Edwards & Keeping Chartered Accountants

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