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12.5% Off for SWLA TradePoint Members Throughout June

If you are an SWLA member and you haven’t signed up yet – please contact the SWLA office for instructions on how to apply.

SWLA’s Busiest Month to Date

As we approach the end of May – we take a breath and take stock of what May has brought! The first stage of the…

Free SWLA Bitesize Webinar – MTD the Basics – Presented by Azets

When: Tuesday 19th May 2026, 12pm – 1pmWhere: Online, Microsoft TeamsTopic: MTD the Basics Join us for this webinar presented by Annette and James from…

Mid Devon Landlord Networking Event – Book Now!

Wednesday 13 May 2026, 5pm to 8:30pm at Upton Barn & Walled Garden, Cullompton . If you own or manage rental property within Mid Devon, this FREE…

Council Tax Between Lets – Landlords’ Guide

In Summary If you do not notify the local authority, they will assume the property is furnished and vacant, meaning you will be charged full…

Renters’ Rights Act Government Guides

An alarming number of landlords are not realising how many new rules have been introduced with the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act implementation….

New Government Forms for Landlords

Form 4A: Landlord’s notice proposing a new rent for assured tenancies in the private rented sector: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69eb2022606c20d412163366/Form_4A.pdf Form 3A: Notice seeking possession of a property…

Student Landlords – Navigating the Renters’ Rights Act

Student landlords face particular challenges with the upcoming changes. Below are some of the key issues members have been raising. 2 months’ notice Tenants can…

Renters’ Rights Act – Rental Bidding

From 01 May 2026, you or your letting agent will not be allowed to ask for, encourage, or accept an offer that is higher than…

Renters’ Rights Act – Rent Increases

When you will be able to increase rent For Assured Periodic Tenancies (APTs), you will only be able to increase the rent once a year….

Renters’ Rights Act – Discrimination

As a landlord, you will not be able to do anything that makes a tenant less likely to rent a property (or prevent them from…

Renters’ Rights Act – Pets

From 01 May 2026, landlords will not be able to refuse a pet request unless they have a fair reason. Below are the key details….