Author: SWLA
Coronavirus – Agents; Guidance from the Government on Working Safely During Coronavirus
Government guidance for offices; https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/offices-and-contact-centres Webinar for offices; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-safely-during-coronavirus-offices-contact-centres-tickets-105954490734?aff=BIRD Government guidance for branches; https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/shops-and-branches Webinar for branches; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-safely-during-coronavirus-shops-branches-tickets-105950589064 Business Support Helpline The Government Business Support Helpline number in…
Universal Credit – Landlords Can Now Apply Online for UC Direct Payments if a Tenant is Having Difficulty Paying Rent
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-landlord-request-for-a-managed-payment-or-rent-arrears-deduction This is a new online service for landlords to request direct payments of rent or rent arrears. It replaces the existing UC47 process. Use…
Coronavirus – Post Pandemic Planning and Checklist for Agents Operating
https://www.arla.co.uk/news/may-2020/post-pandemic-plan-agents-must-be-clear-communicators-to-confront-virus-fears/ Article written by ARLA Propertymark With the property market now open for business in England, agents may find themselves dealing with not only tenants…
Coronavirus – Government advice on home moving during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
This guidance applies to people moving between private residential homes; https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-advice-on-home-moving-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak#history All businesses should follow the government’s latest guidance for employers and businesses on coronavirus and safer working…
Coronavirus – Applications for Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Open Early
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/applications-for-self-employment-income-support-scheme-open-early Self-Employment Income Support Scheme opens for applications 13 May 2020 those eligible will receive government grant worth up to £7,500 money expected to be…
Coronavirus – Chancellor Extends Furlough Scheme Until October
Announced Tuesday 12th May 2020. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will continue until end of October furloughed workers across UK will continue to receive 80% of…
Coronavirus – New Lockdown Measures from Wednesday 13th May
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do Stay alert We can all help control the virus if we all stay alert. This means you must: stay at home as much as…
Coronavirus – Housing Market in England Released from Lockdown
Effective immediately, estate agents can open, viewings can be carried out, and removal firms and conveyancers can re-start operations whilst following social distancing guidelines. We…
Coronavirus – Prime Minister’s Address 10 May 2020 – for landlords and lettings, the government guidance released in March is still in force.
Boris Johnson’s full address to the nation Sunday 10th May 2020; https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-address-to-the-nation-on-coronavirus-10-may-2020 We are awaiting new guidance from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local…
Reminder – Tenant Fees Act; 01 June 2020 – all existing tenancies affected.
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came in on 01 June 2019. The ban on tenant fees applies to new or renewed tenancy agreements signed on or after 1 June 2019….
New Electrical Safety Standards – Landlord’s Questions Answered by NAPIT
NAPIT have launched ‘Guidance for Landlords’ on the new Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector, England. These Regulations apply in England to –all…
Membership Passed on to a New Generation
It’s always very sad when we hear of an SWLA member passing away. We are a local association and get to know most of our…
