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CORONAVIRUS – OMICRON – Ventilation Advice for Landlords & Tenants
Please see the following advice and information to share with your tenants, especially those in shared houses. COVID-19 is spread easily within the air. Opening…
Bailiff-Enforced Evictions Suspended over the Festive Season
Tenants facing eviction in England are to be protected from losing their homes during the Christmas and New Year period, HM Courts and Tribunal has…
£65 Million Support Package for Vulnerable Renters
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/65-million-support-package-for-vulnerable-renters Vulnerable renters struggling due to the impact of the pandemic will be helped by a £65 million support package announced by the Department for…
Government Confirms an Extension to the Regulations for Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/domestic-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms/outcome/domestic-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms-proposals-to-extend-regulations-government-response#next-steps The government intends to bring forward these changes as soon as practicable: social landlords will be obliged to ensure at least one smoke alarm…
Updated Guidance for Landlords to Help Mitigate the Risk of Infection from Covid-19 (Updated to reflect new rules in response to Omicron variant)
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-home-during-coronavirus-covid-19 The housing market can remain open. All planned moves and viewings can continue and tradespeople can continue to work in other people’s homes, unless…
Updates to the gov.uk ‘Understanding the possession action process: guidance for landlords and tenants’
On 30th November 2021 the guidance was updated to reflect changes to the court process for possession introduced by the judiciary relating to COVID-19 case…
For landlords who complete their own tax returns – do you have your UTR Number ready to file your Self Assessment?
Article by GoSimpleTax A Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number is a ten-digit code required by all sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies in the UK….
Renters Reform Bill – White Paper Delayed until 2022
The White Paper on the Renters’ Reform Bill, (to include proposals for improving Section 8 & abolishing Section 21) has been delayed for release until…
Tradepoint Black Friday Deals 19th November – 29 November 2021
**SWLA Tradepoint members will get an extra 10% off these deals**
Free Webinar for Landlords & Agents
When – Wednesday 1st December 2021 10am Where – Online By – Goodlord (please note – this is not an SWLA webinar) Subject – •…
Reminder – Free Webinar for Landlords and Agents
Wednesday 17th November 2021 at 11am Ashley Taylor Solicitors will be reviewing the year, to register, click here; https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zZssp3BDS3mkJyqFApzRPQ ”A look back at all the…
Landlords with tenants with complex needs; training & information
Information from PATH (Plymouth Access to Housing)- https://frontlinenetwork.org.uk/ – click the log in button in top right hand corner of the page, then click ‘join…
