Month: March 2019

1st April 2019 – Mandatory Client Money Protection for Agents

From 1st April 2019, letting and property management agents must belong to an approved CMP scheme. As part of this scheme, they must; – display…

Guide for Landlords; Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have published the following guidance and advice for landlords about the minimum standards required to let domestic…

Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018; Now in Force in England. 20th March 2019

Introduced to raise the standards of living for tenants. Landlords have no new obligations as part of this Act, however, landlords must meet existing responsibilities…

SWLA Attend West of England Landlord Panel Meeting

Gillian Kerr (SWLA Office Manager) attended the meeting on 13th March 2019 hosted by Bristol City Council. The meeting included a licencing update from all…

SWLA Chair Steve Lees Attends Bristol EPC and MEES Workshop

Items discussed included energy efficiency ratings in the private rented sector; the next year will see many private rented properties having to be brought up…

Landlord Accreditation Training Course

Landlord Accreditation Training Course  Monday 3rd June 2019 – 9:30 – 4:30pm Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA Price –…

New Septic Tank Legislation

Compliance with the new rules on septic tanks is required by 1st January 2020. Homeowners will need to upgrade their drainage systems in order to…

Client Money Protection Mandatory for Letting Agents

From 1st April 2019, letting agents must belong to an approved CMP scheme. As part of this scheme, they must; display a certificate within branch…

Legal Update 2019 Course

Landlord Training Course – Legal Update 2019  Tuesday 30th April 2019 – 9:30am – 4:30pm  Venue – Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1…