Month: June 2019
Call for Evidence on Tenancy Deposit Protection
Secretary of State James Brokenshire MP has today announced a call for evidence on deposit protection in England. This call for evidence seeks to understand…
SWLA Attend West of England Landlord Panel Meeting
Gillian Kerr, SWLA Office Manager attended the meeting in Bristol on Wednesday 12th June 2019. Items discussed included; Licencing Updates from all West of England…
Landlord Training Courses in Plymouth
½ Day Landlord Training Courses Monday 7th October 2019 Venue – Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA If you are accredited this…
Making Tax Digital; Quarterly Reporting for Landlords with a Turnover of Less Than £85k Delayed Until at Least 2021
Making Tax Digital (MTD) – Mandatory digital record keeping for VAT for businesses over the VAT threshold (with turnover over £85,000) came into force from…
Universal Credit: Information for Landlords and Agents
Here’s the latest landlord engagement newsletter; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-landlord-engagement-newsletters/may-2019-universal-credit-landlord-engagement-newsletter The gov.uk guide has also been updated and answers many landlord queries; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-and-rented-housing–2/universal-credit-and-rented-housing-guide-for-landlords
Reducing Condensation, Damp and Mould
Condensation can lead to damp and mould issues, here is a video with tips on how to reduce it! https://www.plymouthenergycommunity.com/advice/energy-tips
Cornwall Council; What barriers are in the way when landlords let to tenants with an adaptation need? Feedback from landlords required……..
Cornwall Home Solutions within Cornwall Council operates as a home improvement agency within the county. They administer adaptations in people’s homes across all tenures, operate…
New Section 21 Form
The Ministry of Housing, Communities, Local Government have issued a new Section 21, form 6a that must be used from the 1st June 2019. We…
