Month: July 2020
Coronavirus – Furlough Scheme Date Reminders
We thought we’d remind you about some upcoming key dates and deadlines regarding the UK Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, as it begins to wind down….
Making Tax Digital (MTD) – Government Plans to Complete the Roll Out in 2022 & 2023
The government has unveiled plans for the completion of the rollout of the Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme, with the scheme being incrementally extended from…
Trade Point – PPE Range
Reminder – SWLA members can apply for a Trade Point Card and receive 5% off all Trade Point items (raising to 10% depending on previous…
Landlord’s Guide to Reactivating Possession Cases from 23rd August
Information and article from The Sheriff’s Office; https://thesheriffsoffice.com/articles/new-measures-for-possession-proceedings-1 In preparation for the lifting of the moratorium on residential evictions on 23rd August, the Government has…
‘No DSS’ Letting Bans Ruled Unlawful by Court
The claimant had been a tenant for many years, with no problems and good references. She is a single mother with a disability, who was…
Buy-to-Let Landlords Welcome Stamp Duty Cut
The summer statement provided a much welcome boost for buy-to-let landlords who stand to benefit from the stamp duty holiday. The levy has been scrapped…
The new ‘Green Homes Grant’
Homeowners in England will be able to get up to £5,000 worth of vouchers to make energy-saving improvements to their properties from September 2020. The…
Coronavirus impact on Cornwall PRS, virtual meeting.
Iain Maitland represented SWLA at the virtual Covid19 impact on Cornwall Private Rented Sector (PRS) meeting held on 7th July 2020. This initial meeting included…
Letting Agents Plymouth -Guide to Reopening Your Business Safely
Free signage pack available! See the following link for further information; https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/dbimgs/A%20Plymouth%20Guide%20to%20Reopening%20Safely.pdf
Arrears Management and Coronavirus – A Guide for Landlords & Tenants
The housing sector has come together to support landlords and tenants facing rent arrears as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. A guide has been…
Plymouth Properties Required for Families
BCHA are a social housing landlord and registered housing provider delivering services in Plymouth, who are looking to lease more residential properties in Plymouth. BCHA…
Courts to Resume Possession Cases from 24th August 2020
The government has confirmed that courts will begin to hear possession cases from 24th August – providing greater certainty for the rental market. The suspension…
