HMO Council Tax Changes from 01 December 2023

New legislation came into force on 01 December 2023, putting an end to the practice of disaggregating houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and clarifying who…

Making Tax Digital (MTD) Update

Good news for landlords earning under £30,000 a year – the government have no plans to make them use the HMRC’s MTD scheme. The announcement…

Autumn Budget for Landlords

Some takeaways from Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement – Unfreezing Local Housing Allowance Rates. LHA to cover at least 30% of local market rents. The government…

Keeping Damp and Mould at Bay

On 07 September 2023 the government released a publication named ‘Understanding and addressing the health risks of damp and mould in the home’. The publication…

Easy Read Disrepair/Maintenance Booklet for Tenants

Plymouth Citizens Advice have created a booklet for tenants to highlight landlord and tenants repair/maintenance responsibilities. Landlords may like to share the booklet with their…

Plymouth Landlords – Large Houses Required for Long Term Let

Christmas Open Office Afternoon

Wednesday 13th December – 3pm until 6pm – All SWLA members welcome for a mince pie and a catch up!

Free Landlord Webinar – by Martyn Taylor of Ashley Taylors Legal – Avoiding and Minimising Disrepair Claims

This month’s 30 minute Ashley Taylors Legal Webinar looks at ‘Disrepair Claims’ – an easy option for delaying possessions claims and in fact, there are…

TradePoint Black Friday Deals, from 03/11/23 – 30/11/23

Deals now live! Online and in store. SWLA TradePoint members receive an extra 10% off these prices. For all deals see the TradePoint website; TradePoint…