Landlords Must Give New Boiler Certificate (Building Regulations Compliance Certificate) As They Would a Gas Safety Certificate

A recent court case has highlighted the importance of landlords providing tenants with documentation. A new boiler was installed at the start of a tenancy,…

New Local Housing Allowance Rates to Come into Force in April

Around 1.6 million private renters are set to receive a substantial boost to their housing support in April, as the Government lays legislation to increase…

SWLA AGM 2024

Wednesday 24th January 2024 – 7.30pm start – Future Inn Plymouth – Members Only

Outcomes of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) Review

Local councils use the HHSRS risk evaluation tool to assess health and safety hazards in people’s homes. If an HHSRS assessment identifies that a hazard…

Possession Delays Due to Disrepair Claims

The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS: Free legal advice and representation for tenants facing eviction) – launched on 01 August 2023 and many tenants…

Follow the Renters (Reform) Bill Progress

The Renters (Reform) Bill had its Second Reading in the Commons on Monday 23 October 2023 and finished Committee stage on Thursday 30 November 2023….

Free Landlord Webinar – by Martyn Taylor of Ashley Taylors Legal – Section 21 Notices: A Checklist to Getting it Right First Time – Tuesday 19th December 2023

This month’s 30 minute Ashley Taylors Legal Webinar looks at the increasing number of challenges to Section 21 actions caused by simple, easy to avoid…

Property Listing Guidance Updated by Trading Standards

National Trading Standards has published guidance for letting agents and landlords to improve material information in property listings. Material information is any information that a…

How Landlords can Obtain 100% Funding to Comply with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations

**CRITERIA MUST BE MET TO QUALIFY FOR FUNDING** There is currently funding available to improve the energy efficiency of Privately Rented properties. This funding is…

A Landlord’s Guide on How to Complete Your Self Assessment Tax Return

Article by GoSimpleTax Life can be busy when you’re a landlord. Leaving aside managing your property and tenants, many landlords must also cope with the…

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…

Abolition of Section 21: Government Announces Delay

The Government announced on 20th October 2023, the planned abolition will not occur until there are significant improvements in the court processes for legitimate possession…

Plymouth Landlords – Properties Required

SWLA General Speaker Meeting Review

Thanks our 54 members and guests who braved the bad weather to attend our latest speaker meeting at The Future Inn, Plymouth! It was great…

The Next Face To Face Landlord Accreditation Course

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – Face to Face Tuesday 6th February 2024 – 9:15 – 4:30pm Venue – Reception Room, Plymouth Council House, Armada Way,…

Free Landlord Webinar – by Martyn Taylor of Ashley Taylors Legal – The Renters (Reform) Bill

This month’s 30 minute Ashley Taylors Legal Webinar looks at this Bill as currently drafted, it will give you a view of what to expect…

TradePoint Deals for Autumn – Until 6th November

SWLA TradePoint members will receive their usual 10% off on top.