Author: GSL Media

NEW BENEFIT TO MEMBERS – TRAGO2BUSINESS CARD

Trago2Business is offering a trade discount card to the South West Landlords Association membership, providing a 15% discount on purchases (with some exemptions) made within…

BRISTOL – ADDITIONAL AND SELECTIVE LICENSING OF PRIVATE RENTED HOUSING – EASTVILLE AND ST GEORGE AREA

Following consultation last Autumn the Additional and Selective Licensing scheme was approved by Cabinet on 2nd February 2016. This means that from 1st July 2016,…

TEIGNBRIDGE-PROPERTIES URGENTLY NEEDED FOR PRIVATE SECTOR LEASE SCHEME

Do you have a 1,2 or 3 bed property in Newton Abbot, Teignmouth or Dawlish that is available to let in the next few months….

News from Bristol

Bristol City Council took the decision to create a new discretionary licensing scheme to include properties in Eastville and St George West. These two areas will now be declared as areas where rented properties require a licence. This will commence on 1st July 2016 although the deadline for applications is 30th September 2016.

Free Central Heating Offer – Cornwall & Isles of Scilly

Act Now, offer ends 29th February 2016 Very limited free central heating offer for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Applies to owners/landlords and private tenants….

UNIVERSAL CREDIT

The presentation slides from the Universal Credit Meeting on Thursday 4th February 2016 have now been sent to the office. If you would like a…

New changes to the How to Rent Guide

The How to Rent Guide has been amended as of 1st February 2016. Please remember to print direct from the government website each time to…

UNIVERSAL CREDIT MEETING

Universal Credit is being introduced across the country and is expected to be fully implemented by 2017. The first step of introducing it in Plymouth…

Right to Rent 1st February 2016

From 1st February 2016, in England it will be an offence to let private rented accommodation to someone who has no legal right to be…

GRANTS TO INSTALL GAS CENTRAL HEATING IN OFF GRID AREAS

Funding is limited and available on a first come basis subject to tenants meeting the eligible criteria. Grants are now available to install gas central…

Next Landlord Accreditation Course – Newton Abbot

Friday 18th March 2016 – 9:15 – 4:30pm Venue – The Long Room, Old Forde House, Teignbridge District Council, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX….

Members with Properties in Weston-Super-Mare

Most rented flats and houses in Weston Town Centre will need to be licensed with the council and pay a fee if proposals go ahead….