All Party Parliamentary Group Meeting

The Chairman Steve Lees attended a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Private Rented Sector at the House of Commons. The…

Civil Penalty Notices for Landlords

From 6th April 2017, Landlords can be issued with civil penalty notices for housing breaches.   Local authorities can fine up to £30,000.00 for a…

West of England Landlord Panel

Gillian Kerr (Office Manager) attended the West of England meeting on 22nd March in Bristol. Points of discussion were, The Rent with Confidence Scheme –…

Improving Awareness of Modern Slavery ‘Spotting the Signs’

On Tuesday 14th March, SWLA Chairman Steve Lees attended a Modern Slavery event at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel in Plymouth. The event was organised…

Plymouth City Council Community Connections Steering Group Meeting Thursday 16th March 2017

Plymouth City Council Community Connections Steering Group Meeting Thursday 16th March 2017

Housing Benefit Restrictions for some 18-21 year olds from 1st April 2017

From 1st April 2017, the automatic entitlement of housing costs within Universal Credit for some 18-21 year old will be removed. However, there will be…

Local Authorities Aim to Reach out to Landlords

On Friday 10th March, SWLA Vice Chairman Iain Maitland attended Teignmouth District Council’s workshop at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot. The object of the days…

Next Landlord Accreditation Training Course

  Thursday 30th March 2017 – 9:30 – 4:30pm   Venue- Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA   Price – £65 for…

SWLA meets local MPs

The Chairman and Vice Chairman had meetings with three of the local Members of Parliament. On the 13th February Oliver Colvile visited SWLA offices and…

B&Q Tradepoint Offer

The Government has published its Housing White Paper

Email from the Department for Communities and Local Government:   The Government has published its Housing White Paper ‘Fixing our broken housing market’. The link…

East Devon District Council call out for accommodation

East Devon District Council require two bed plus properties. Possible 5 year tenancies at Local Housing Allowance levels. If interested, for further details see, http://eastdevon.gov.uk/news/2016/04/council-calls-out-to-landlords-for-accommodation-for-syrian-refugees/…

Next Landlord Accreditation Training Course

Monday 30th January 2017 – 9:30 – 4:30pm Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA. Price – £65 for members of…

Residential Tenancy Measures – Immigration Act 2016 – now in force

From the 1st December 2016 there are two new measures in the Immigration Act that will affect the private rented sector. It is now easier…

Rent Smart Wales

Do you own property in Wales? Rent Smart Wales  Landlords registration and agent licensing to comply with the Housing Act (Wales) 2014 becomes law on…

Immigration Act 2016 Update

Immigration Act 2016 The Home Secretary announced on 4 October that provisions in the 2016 Immigration Act relevant to the private rented sector will be…

Do you fit Carbon Monoxide detectors

If so please read the following http://which.co.uk/carbonmonoxide. Which? reveals dodgy carbon monoxide detectors.

Deadline to apply for a licence in Eastville and St George

Landlords are reminded if they have a rental property in Eastville or St George areas of Bristol, you need to submit your application by 30th…

Meet the Experts Event

The next meeting of South West Landlords Association will be held on Tuesday 11th October 2016 at the Future Inn Hotel, Plymouth International Business Park,…

Grants for Energy Efficiency Improvements

United Kingdom Climate Trust works with Government funding to improve the energy efficiency of properties throughout the UK.  Since 2014 they have been part of…

NEW LANDLORD TRAINING COURSES

See www.lasw.co.uk for all the new landlord training courses to take place in October and November 2016. Book your places now to avoid disappointment. Call 01752…

BND Furniture

We have been contacted by Mr Steve Dyer regarding a business he operates in Cornwall. He sells clearance/overstocks from High Street and On-line retailers This…

Landlord Training Course – Repossession

Landlord Training Course – Thursday 6th October 2016 – 9.30am – 4.30pm How to get you property back – Repossession Course will cover :- Completing…

TRAGO2BUSINESS

Trago Mills are holding an Independence Day Dividend with 20% off everyday lowest prices in most departments.  Valid from Thursday 30th June 2016 – Wednesday…

Legionella Risk Assessment and Tenants Advice Sheet – Legionnaires Disease

SWLA Legionella Risk Assessment and the Tenant’s Advice Sheet – Legionnaires Disease, are available for members to download from our stationery page in the member’s…