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TRADEPOINT – 10% Off Everything in Store & Most Items Online This Weekend – Plus an Extra 10% Off for SWLA TradePoint Members
24th to 27th March 2023 – 10% off TradePoint/B&Q – SWLA TradePoint Members receive an extra 10% off on top of this.
New ‘How to Rent’ and ‘How to Let’ Guides Published Soon
We have been informed that the following guides are being updated by the government during week commencing 13 March 2023: ‘How to rent: the checklist…
Government Launch ‘Make Things Right’ Campaign
The ‘Make Things Right’ campaign aims to ensure more social housing residents who need support know how to make a complaint. Make Things Right: Social…
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax – DELAYED!!
At the end of December 2022, HMRC and the Treasury announced that Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) has been postponed…
Landlords Welcome Landmark Ruling from the Supreme Court
The following case provides vital clarification about the responsibilities of ‘rent-to-rent’ companies. Rent-to-rent companies take over the running of a property for a landlord. The…
SWLA General Speaker Meeting
Wednesday 19th April 2023 @ 7.30pm Future Inn Plymouth, members and their guests welcome Notice of a General Meeting
SWLA Membership Benefits
Please note that SWLA membership benefits such as TradePoint 10% off & Trago2Business 15% off are for SWLA members only. If you do not renew…
Council Tax Valuation of HMOs – Government Consultation Launched – Landlords and Agents Encouraged to Respond
This consultation seeks views on the way that Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in England are valued for council tax, and on proposed changes to…
Damp and Mould Advice from Bristol City Council
Damp and mould in a rented home (bristol.gov.uk)
Reforming the Private Rented Sector – Report Summary
This is a House of Commons Committee report, with recommendations to government. The Government has two months to respond. All information from Reforming the Private…
SWLA Donation to St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth
SWLA were very happy to be in a position to be able to make a charitable donation to St Luke’s Hospice, Plymouth. We would like…
B&Q TRADEPOINT 10% Off Online & Instore (Extra 10% off for SWLA TradePoint Members) Friday 3rd February – Monday 6th February
Fire Safety in the Common Parts of Flats & HMOs – New Rules From Monday 23rd January 2023
On Monday 23rd January, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 will come into force. Most of the rules cover high rise buildings, however regulations 9…
All Benefit Payments Migrating to Universal Credit by 2024 – Information from The Department of Work and Pensions
Since first being introduced in 2013, Universal Credit (UC) has streamlined and simplified the benefits system to better support those in work on low incomes,…
Capital Gains Tax Forcing Landlords to Quit in Record Numbers
The reduction in landlords’ Capital Gains Allowance has triggered a sell-off by landlords at a 13-year high according to new figures. Last month Chancellor Jeremy…
Housing & Rental Reform not Mentioned in Prime Minister’s Key Speech
In a high profile speech at Stratford, Sunak said he would focus “relentlessly” on five issues. He said: “I want to make five promises to…
Demand for Home Purchases Fell -9.2% in 2022 Q4
Buyer demand levels declined in the fourth quarter of 2022 as economic pressures and the increased cost of borrowing continue to force many people to…
Self Assessment Tax Return Deadline Looming! Advice from Go Simple Tax
Article by GoSimpleTax You may be wishing that you had completed and filed your 2021/22 Self Assessment tax return weeks if not months ago. But…
Making Tax Digital for Landlords Delayed and Income Threshold Increased
Previous Plan It had initially been proposed that all landlords with a gross rental income above £10,000 would need to be using MTD by 2024….
Christmas Period Office Hours
The SWLA office will close at midday on Friday 23rd December and reopen at 10am on Tuesday 3rd January. During the closed period, email and…
1/2 Day Landlord Training Course – Repairing Obligations
½ Day Landlord Training Course – Repairing Obligations Wednesday 8th February 2023 – 9:30am – 1pm Venue – Online If you are accredited this will…
Bristol Landlords – Invitation to Complete Rent Control Survey (closes 29th December)
Bristol Rent Control survey | Ask Bristol Consultation and Engagement Hub
Landlord Accreditation Course – Online
Landlord Accreditation Training Course – ONLINE Wednesday 15th February 2023 – 9:00 – 4:30pm Venue – Online Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75…
MP Wins HMO Council Tax Victory
Dame Caroline Dinenage, MP for Gosport, secured a key concession in the debate on the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill on the Council Tax valuation of…
