SWLA General Speaker Meeting

Wednesday 19th April 2023 @ 7.30pm Future Inn Plymouth, members and their guests welcome Notice of a General Meeting    

SWLA Membership Benefits

Please note that SWLA membership benefits such as TradePoint 10% off & Trago2Business 15% off are for SWLA members only. If you do not renew…

Council Tax Valuation of HMOs – Government Consultation Launched – Landlords and Agents Encouraged to Respond

This consultation seeks views on the way that Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in England are valued for council tax, and on proposed changes to…

Damp and Mould Advice from Bristol City Council

  Damp and mould in a rented home (bristol.gov.uk)

Reforming the Private Rented Sector – Report Summary

This is a House of Commons Committee report, with recommendations to government. The Government has two months to respond. All information from Reforming the Private…

SWLA Donation to St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth

SWLA were very happy to be in a position to be able to make a charitable donation to St Luke’s Hospice, Plymouth. We would like…

B&Q TRADEPOINT 10% Off Online & Instore (Extra 10% off for SWLA TradePoint Members) Friday 3rd February – Monday 6th February

Fire Safety in the Common Parts of Flats & HMOs – New Rules From Monday 23rd January 2023

On Monday 23rd January, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 will come into force.  Most of the rules cover high rise buildings, however regulations 9…

All Benefit Payments Migrating to Universal Credit by 2024 – Information from The Department of Work and Pensions

Since first being introduced in 2013, Universal Credit (UC) has streamlined and simplified the benefits system to better support those in work on low incomes,…

Capital Gains Tax Forcing Landlords to Quit in Record Numbers

The reduction in landlords’ Capital Gains Allowance has triggered a sell-off by landlords at a 13-year high according to new figures. Last month Chancellor Jeremy…

Housing & Rental Reform not Mentioned in Prime Minister’s Key Speech

In a high profile speech at Stratford, Sunak said he would focus “relentlessly” on five issues. He said: “I want to make five promises to…

Demand for Home Purchases Fell -9.2% in 2022 Q4

Buyer demand levels declined in the fourth quarter of 2022 as economic pressures and the increased cost of borrowing continue to force many people to…