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Thanks our 54 members and guests who braved the bad weather to attend our latest speaker meeting at The Future Inn, Plymouth! It was great

This month’s 30 minute Ashley Taylors Legal Webinar looks at this Bill as currently drafted, it will give you a view of what to expect

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Housing Secretary Michael Gove has suggested that the Bill is scheduled for its Second Reading later this autumn. Addressing Conservative conference delegates at a Centre

The SWLA President, Chairman and Office Manager held a meeting in their offices, 03 October 2023, with Councillor Chris Penberthy (Cabinet Member for Community Connections),

When: Tuesday 26 September 2023  11:30am – 12.20pmTopic: Changes to the HHSRS and the new Damp and Mould GuidelinesRegister in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_epS3xNJiQ26SSn0cI9lQWgAfter

The Prime Minister announced that the proposed plans, which would require landlords to upgrade private rented properties to EPC band C by 2025 or 2028,

It’s been a while since we last met with Alison, so we had lots of catching up to do. Items on the agenda included the

A message from Plymouth City Council –  We are fast approaching the anniversary for HMO Licensing Legislation changes that took place in October 2018. As

1. Background The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is a tool used to assess hazards in residential premises. The HHSRS is risk-based and covers

Landlords Legal Responsibilities – Annual Gas Safety Checks We are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2023, taking place 11 – 17 September. Gas

Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November 2023 Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN To book your free tickets, register here; https://somerset.homebuildingshow.co.uk/swlandlords  

The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) has partnered with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) Charitable Foundation to advise and support landlords of privately rented properties

Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service Government-funded legal advice and representation (legal aid) is available to any tenants facing possession proceedings. Help is available from the

PLUS AN EXTRA 10% OFF FOR SWLA TRADEPOINT MEMBERS! 4th – 7th AUGUST 2023

Along with ARLA-Propertymark and other Landlord Associations, we are campaigning to ensure that the Renters (Reform) Bill and future UK Government legislation leads to positive

Luke visited our office on 29th June for meeting with Iain Maitland (SWLA President) and Steve Lees (SWLA Chair) to discuss all things housing. Many

The Rent Smart Devon landlord open event was a brilliant afternoon/evening. We had a stand amongst other landlord related businesses and services – we caught

A huge Happy 90th Birthday to Bob Usher – a valued founder member of the SWLA’s (voluntary) Committee! CHEERS TO YOU BOB!!      

Further Legal Update 2023 Course Booked As August Course Now Full ½ Day Landlord Training Course – Legal Update 2023 Wednesday 20th September 2023 –