Author: SWLA
‘How to Let’ Guide for Private Residential Landlords
The government has published a ‘How to Let’ guide for landlords. It’s a great guide to read through to ensure that you have carried out…
New HMO Guidance Document Released for Local Housing Authorities
The government has released a guidance document for local authorities regarding the extension of mandatory licencing of houses in multiple occupation (HMO). Included in the…
SWLA Attend Plymouth City Council Steering Group Meeting
On Wednesday 27th June, Gillian Kerr (SWLA Office Manager) and Iain Maitland (SWLA Vice-Chairman) attended a Steering Group Meeting hosted by Plymouth City Council. Attendees…
New ‘How To Rent’ Guide Published, 26th June 2018
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has published new ‘how to’ guides including the ‘How to Rent’ Guide which must be provided to…
Notice of a General Meeting
SWLA Open Office Afternoon Wednesday 11th July 2018 3pm – 6pm 30 Dale Road, Plymouth PL4 6PD Come and join us in the office for…
West of England Landlord Panel Meeting attended by SWLA
SWLA office manager Gillian Kerr attended the West of England Landlord Panel meeting in Bristol on 20th June 2018. Items discussed included Legal Updates, Licencing…
A Message to SWLA Members; Extension of Mandatory HMO Licensing by Plymouth City Council
I am sure that you are already aware of the pending changes in the Licencing of HMO properties. Historically any property which had five or…
Universal Credit Seminar Review, Plymouth
The South West Landlords Association, based in Plymouth and covering mostly the Westcountry were tasked by the RLA to promote and host a Universal Credit…
Cathco Open Week, Plymouth
Cathco specialise in appliance repairs and servicing. They also sell reconditioned appliances. Cathco will be hosting an open week from Friday 22nd June 2018 though…
West of England Landlord Expo, Wednesday 13th June 2018
SWLA will be attending this year’s West of England landlord exhibition in Bristol. http://www.landlordexpo.co.uk/site/1.asp Exhibition & Conference Centre, University of the West of England Wednesday…
GDPR for landlords. Have you registered and paid your data protection fee with the ICO?
From 25 May 2018, the Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018 requires every organisation or sole trader who processes personal information to pay a…
Landlord Training Course
Landlord Training Course Friday 6th July 2018 – 9:30am – 4:30pm Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA If you are…