A Handy Guide to Income Related Benefits and Schemes

The following ‘easy to use’ guide breaks down all benefits and schemes available in the UK – click on each topic for more information. IncomeMax-X-BGET-BounceBack-Checklist-BGET-2021.pdf…

Free MEES/EPC Improvement Advice & Support for Plymouth Landlords

For the attention of landlords with properties in the Plymouth area, please note that there is information, guidance and support available on energy performance improvements….

TradePoint; 25th – 31st March 10% Off Online and Click & Collect (Plus an Extra 10% Off for SWLA TradePoint Members)

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Cornwall Landlords & Tenants – Please Take Part in PRS Survey

Cornwall Council is proposing to change its ‘Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy’ to incorporate new legislation and to improve how the Council currently uses its…

SWLA – General Speaker Meeting

Notice of a General Meeting  Wednesday 20th April 2022 Future Inn Hotel, William Prance Road, Plymouth PL6 5ZD 7:00pm for a 7.30pm start Speakers will…

Spring Statement – Chancellor Announces Tax Cuts

Chancellor announces tax cuts to support families with cost of living – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Chancellor announces tax cut for nearly 30 million UK workers through…

SWLA to Attend the Biggest Landlord Expo in the South West – Join Us! 17th May 2022 – Bristol

‘Homes for Ukraine’ Scheme Launches

UK individuals, charities, community groups and businesses can now record their interest in supporting Ukrainians fleeing the war through the government’s new Homes for Ukraine…

TradePoint Offer – 10% off Flooring & Bathrooms – Plus 10% SWLA Discount on Top! Until 24th March

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Final Chance for Landlords to Have Their Say on Income Tax Self Assessment (Making Tax Digital)

The government has published a call for evidence on Income Tax Self Assessment registration for the self-employed and landlords. You can find it at: Open consultation overview: Call for evidence: Income Tax…

Bank of England Increase Base Rate to 0.75%

Interest rates have increased for the third time in four months as the Bank of England tries to calm the rise in the cost of…

Right to Rent Free Webinar by Goodlord

**PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS NOT AN SWLA WEBINAR – PLEASE SIGN UP BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND** https://www.goodlord.co/newsagent/webinars/right-to-rent-checks-preparing-for-new-digital-checks When –…

FACTSHEET: GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR COST OF LIVING

The Government understands that people are concerned about pressure on householdbudgets and is taking action to help. Alongside the £9.1 billion Energy Bills Rebate announced…

Unsafe Cladding

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has rejected developers’ offer to remediate unsafe buildings while protecting leaseholders from escalating costs. The building industry had suggested funding…

Households to get £150 Council Tax Rebate to Help with Rising Living Costs

Households across England are being urged to set up direct debits with their local council to automatically receive a council tax rebate that will help…

Government to protect leaseholders with new laws to make industry pay for building safety

Tough new measures that will force industry to pay to remove cladding and protect leaseholders from exorbitant costs have been unveiled by Secretary of State…

Government Calls on Landlords to Help National Effort to House Afghan Families

The government is calling on landlords with suitable properties to submit offers through a relaunched housing portal. The portal allows private landlords to put forward…

Cost of Living Buster – A Mortgage Broker’s Perspective

Article by Asmi and Calum, Mortgage Advisors, Excaliber Associates – 01752 340183 Pandemic, inflation and conflict. 2022 is shaping up to be another challenging year…