diff --git a/config/locales/en.yml b/config/locales/en.yml
index 14af424b8..c139d9c31 100644
--- a/config/locales/en.yml
+++ b/config/locales/en.yml
@@ -325,7 +325,7 @@ en:
       name: "Location name (optional)"
       units: "Total number of units at this location"
       type_of_unit: "What is the most common type of unit at this location?"
-      startdate: "When did the first property in this location become available under this scheme?"
+      startdate: "When did the first property in this location become available under this scheme? (optional)"
       add_another_location: "Do you want to add another location?"
       mobility_type: "What are the mobility standards for the majority of units in this location?"
     descriptions: