Free SWLA Bitesize Webinar with Martyn Taylor (Ashley Taylors Legal)
Thursday 8th January 2026, 11am – 12noon. Topic”The Renters’ Rights Act – Get Prepared for 01 May 2026”Now the Act is passed, we can take
02/01/2026
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The Renters’ Rights Act – The Timeline
The Act received Royal Assent on 22 October 2025. Here is a timeline and a summary of the legislation changes. Phase 1, starting 01 May
04/12/2025
Government Grant for Internal Wall Insulation – for Flats and Mid-Terrace Properties
There is a new funding scheme currently available which is specifically for properties with solid walls, to have Internal Wall Insulation installed. (Properties that were
04/12/2025
SWLA Christmas Open Office Afternoon
Wednesday 10th December 2025 from 3pm – 6pm, at the SWLA Office. Come and enjoy a mince pie and drink with committee members, staff and
04/12/2025
ECO4 Scheme Wall Insulation Problems
Landlords who have had faulty wall insulation installed are being told to look out for letters informing them of plans to repair the damage. The
04/12/2025
Free Landlord Webinar by The National Landlord Investment Show – ‘Local Authority Powers Under the Renters’ Right Act 2025’
Please note – this is not an SWLA webinar – but all SWLA members are welcome to sign up and attend. When: Tuesday 9th December
04/12/2025
A Message from Plymouth City Council – Food Waste Collections are Coming to Plymouth
Plymouth City Council are excited to announce that food waste collections will be introduced across Plymouth in Spring 2026. This initiative is a big step toward
28/11/2025
2025 Autumn Budget for Landlords
Increased Tax For landlords operating as sole traders or partnerships, rates of income tax from property income will increase by two percentage points from April
27/11/2025
SWLA Attend Plymouth’s Breakfast Housing Expo
Last week we attended a brilliant event hosted by Plymouth’s ‘Damp and Cold Homes Taskforce’. The Taskforce members (Plymouth City Council, SWLA, Plymouth Energy Community,
26/11/2025
It’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week – Are your tenants safe?
Landlords are required to install and check carbon monoxide alarms in their properties. Landlords must ensure; NB: A gas cooker refers to any apparatus heated
20/11/2025
The Renters’ Rights Act – Comes into Force 1st May 2026
The Government has released a roadmap of the Renters’ Rights Act implementation. The first phase coming into force on 1st May 2026 will; – abolish section 21 ‘no fault’
14/11/2025