Month: March 2017
Landlords New Learning Tool from HMRC
HMRC’s updated e-learning guide, Letting out property, is clear, flexible and easy to use. This comprehensive guide will benefit both new and experienced landlords,…
Government Agree to Mandatory CMP
The Government has announced measures to make Client Money Protection (CMP) mandatory for all letting agents across England. The announcement comes in response to long…
All Party Parliamentary Group Meeting
The Chairman Steve Lees attended a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Private Rented Sector at the House of Commons. The…
Civil Penalty Notices for Landlords
From 6th April 2017, Landlords can be issued with civil penalty notices for housing breaches. Local authorities can fine up to £30,000.00 for a…
West of England Landlord Panel
Gillian Kerr (Office Manager) attended the West of England meeting on 22nd March in Bristol. Points of discussion were, The Rent with Confidence Scheme –…
Improving Awareness of Modern Slavery ‘Spotting the Signs’
On Tuesday 14th March, SWLA Chairman Steve Lees attended a Modern Slavery event at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel in Plymouth. The event was organised…
Plymouth City Council Community Connections Steering Group Meeting Thursday 16th March 2017
Plymouth City Council Community Connections Steering Group Meeting Thursday 16th March 2017
Housing Benefit Restrictions for some 18-21 year olds from 1st April 2017
From 1st April 2017, the automatic entitlement of housing costs within Universal Credit for some 18-21 year old will be removed. However, there will be…
Local Authorities Aim to Reach out to Landlords
On Friday 10th March, SWLA Vice Chairman Iain Maitland attended Teignmouth District Council’s workshop at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot. The object of the days…
Next Landlord Accreditation Training Course
Thursday 30th March 2017 – 9:30 – 4:30pm Venue- Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA Price – £65 for…
SWLA meets local MPs
The Chairman and Vice Chairman had meetings with three of the local Members of Parliament. On the 13th February Oliver Colvile visited SWLA offices and…
