Author: SWLA
Coronavirus – Guidance for Letting Agents – Offices to Close
We still await official guidance from the Government for landlords and letting agents. In the meantime, ARLA/Propertymark have spoken with a senior civil servant who…
Coronavirus – Ban on Evictions & Mortgage Payment Holiday Extended to Landlords
18th March 2020 – Government announces radical package of measures to protect renters and landlords affected by Coronavirus. Emergency legislation to suspend new evictions from…
SWLA President Iain Maitland on BBC Radio Devon- Coronavirus and the Impact on Tenants and Landlords
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p084p4bn
Coronavirus; Boris Johnson Announces That Renters are to be Protected from Eviction
18th March 2020. Boris Johnson confirms the government will bring forward legislation “to protect private renters from eviction” but will also avoid “pass[ing] on the…
Coronavirus; The Financial Help for Tenants and Landlords
Many people are going to see their jobs and incomes hit by the economic effects of Coronavirus. For business and self employment support measures, see…
Cancellation of Meetings
We have been advised by the Organisers of the Landlord Expo in Bristol on the 26th March, that due to the Coronavirus it has been…
Coronavirus – Advice for Landlords
For up to date news and information see the gov.uk website; https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus And NHS website; https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ Tenants may seek advice from their landlord, in which…
SWLA Meet With Luke Pollard MP
Many changes are afoot within the private rented sector, we met with Luke to discuss these changes and raise points for Luke to take forward….
SWLA Attend ‘Rogue Landlord Database’ Focus Group
Steve Lees, chair of SWLA, was invited to attend a focus group meeting in Bristol on Monday 9th March 2020 hosted by the Private Rented…
Torbay Landlord Courses
On Tuesday 28th February South West Landlords Association completed the last of 4 Landlord/Agent Training days for Torbay Council. The one-day courses have been held…
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards – Is your rental property ready.
Is your rental property ready for 1st April 2020? Read the landlords guide to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (see link below – if the link…
Compare Letting Agent Fees
Landlords- you can now compare local Letting Agent fees on one website FREE OF CHARGE. Letting Agents- you can add your company information and fees…