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Data Protection – Information Commissioners Office (ICO) Fee Increase

Another increase in fees for landlords. Landlords who electronically handle personal information are reminded they need to pay their annual fee to the Information Commissioner’s…

Free – Rent Smart Devon Landlord Event – Renters’ Rights Bill – Thursday 22nd May 2025 – 2pm to 8pm – Exeter Racecourse

Hosted by East Devon District Council, Exeter City Council, Teignbridge District Council and Torbay Council. Join us at Rent Smart Devon on Thursday 22 May…

Free – Mid Devon Landlord Networking Event – Wednesday 14th May 2025 – 4pm to 9pm – Collumpton

Hosted by Mid Devon District Council, their fourth event aimed directly at all local property landlords to be held at The Corn Barn, Cullompton. For those…

How “Just Forgetting” Can Cost You £105,000 -And Maybe Your Property

Article by Des Taylor – Landlord Licencing Specialist. Everything’s quiet. Your tenants are settled. No complaints. No chaos. No drama. You’ve been managing your HMOs…

New Financial Sanction Reporting Rules for Letting Agents from 14th May 2025

Letting agents need to meet new reporting obligations as part of the UK Financial Sanctions Regulations – with the new rules coming on 14 May….

Making Tax Digital – Landlords Get Ready

Making Tax Digital is a Government initiative to modernise the tax system, by requiring businesses to keep and submit records of their property income and…

SWLA Members – Exclusive Discount with Currys

SWLA members can now enjoy exclusive discounts of up to 10% off appliances and up to 5% off tech through Currys Business, a leading retailer…

Unmissable Deals at TradePoint/B&Q This Spring – SWLA TradePoint Members Receive 10% Off On Top

SWLA Introducing a Free, Regular ‘Bitesize Webinar’ for Members

We are joining up with with the Managing Director of Ashley Taylors Legal – Martyn Taylor – to bring you a regular ‘Bitesize Webinar’ –…

Court Fee Increase – From 8th April 2025

The Ministry of Justice will increase 171 court and tribunal fees to account for changes to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The income generated from…

New Deals at TradePoint/B&Q – SWLA TradePoint Members Receive 10% Off On Top

All deals can be viewed here; TradePoint | Trade Building Merchants & Timber Supplies

SWLA Meet with Dave Ryland (Strategic Manager Plymouth City Council) and Councillor Chris Penberthy (Cabinet Member for Housing)

Dave Ryland and Councillor Penberthy visited the SWLA office as part of their bi-monthly check in and information gathering regarding the Private Rented Sector. Such…