Author: SWLA
Changes to HMO Licensing
After a long wait, parliamentary approval of the changes to HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation) licensing was accepted on 23rd February 2018. These changes will…
Adult Safeguarding
If you are concerned that an adult may be at risk of abuse or know of a worrying situation such as an adult neglecting themselves,…
SWLA Members, Have Your Say on Universal Credit
SWLA will represent it’s members at a Select Committee Review in March hosted by Plymouth City Council. We encourage our members to participate by sending…
Letting Agent Training Course
Tuesday 10th April 2018 – 9:30 – 4:30pm Venue – The Future Inn Plymouth, 1 William Prance Road, Plymouth International Business Park, Plymouth PL6 5ZD…
Landlord Accreditation Training Course – Exeter
Thursday 12th April 2018 – 9:30 – 4:30pm Venue – Civic Centre, Paris Street, Exeter EX1 1RQ Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75…
Letting Fees Ban Postponed Until Spring 2019
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has issued a statement that the letting fees ban will not come into force until at least…
Universal Credit Changes Will Benefit Landlords
In December 2017, the Department for Work & Pensions ended the practice of requiring a tenant’s explicit consent for an Alternative Payment Arrangement (APA) to…
SWLA AGM 2018
On Wednesday 24th January, we held our Annual General Meeting at the Future Inn, Plymouth. On completion of the agenda and formal meeting, drinks and…
SWLA AGM, Wednesday 24th January 2018
MEMBERS ONLY REMINDER Notice of an Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held on Wednesday 24th January 2018 @ 7:30pm….
Updated ‘How to Rent’ Guide
The ‘How to Rent: the checklist for renting in England’ guide from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government was updated yesterday (17th January…
Landlord Sentenced After Failing to Comply
A Staffordshire based landlord has been sentenced after failing to provide evidence that a gas safety check had been carried out at one of his…
Landlord Accreditation Training Course
Thursday 25th January 2018 – 9:30 – 4:30pm Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA Price – £65 for members of…
