Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards – Is your rental property ready.

Posted on February 20th, 2020 - SOUTH WEST LANDLORDS ASSOCIATION

Is your rental property ready for 1st April 2020? Read the landlords guide to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (see link below – if the link doesn’t open for you please type the below into your search engine)

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/788145/domestic-private-rented-property-minimum-standard-guidance-landlords-las.pdf

Compare Letting Agent Fees

Posted on February 14th, 2020 - SOUTH WEST LANDLORDS ASSOCIATION

Landlords- you can now compare local Letting Agent fees on one website FREE OF CHARGE.

Letting Agents- you can add your company information and fees FREE OF CHARGE to the website.

The comparison site will reveal how much local letting agents charge for ‘full property management’, ‘rent collection’ and ‘tenant find only’ services.

4 simple steps

• Select your available property area.
• Compare and review Letting Agent prices.
• Select your preferred agent.
• Enter your available property and contact details to request a valuation and deal with the agent direct.

For further information: www.comparelettingagentfees.co.uk

SWLA Attend Private Rented Sector Partnership Meeting Hosted by Plymouth City Council

Posted on February 6th, 2020 - SOUTH WEST LANDLORDS ASSOCIATION

Wednesday 5th February, Anna Lord (SWLA Senior Administrator) attended the meeting along with various representatives from the PRS in Plymouth. The aim of the group is to drive up housing conditions.

Many items were discussed including; changes in HMO licencing in line with mandatory licencing, the costings of HMO licencing, PATH tenancy training programs, the climate emergency and what the PRS can do to help.

SWLA are proud to be part of this group; helping to drive up housing conditions for tenants whilst ensuring members and course attendees are aware of their landlord obligations.