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23 June 2026 – Updated HHSRS Hazard Risk Assessment System (Landlords can now be fined up to £7,000.00)
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) the method by which local authorities access whether a home is safe and healthy. It’s a form…
Court Fees to Increase from Monday 13th July 2026
The Ministry of Justice has announced plans to increase court fees with effect from Monday 13th July 2026 (subject to parliamentary approval). Most of the…
June TradePoint Offers
For the whole month of June, the SWLA TradePoint discount has been increase to 12.5% and this is on top of the in store/online offers!!
Landlords Needed to Beta Test the Government’s ‘Register your rental property’ Service
The ‘Register your rental property’ (formerly known as the PRS Database) team is inviting landlords to take part in a private beta phase to help…
Cornwall Landlords – Consultation on HMO Licensing Fees
Cornwall Council is inviting HMO licence holders, agents, and individuals who are currently applying for an HMO licence to take part in an engagement exercise…
Serving the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026
Late Service Landlords with pre 01 May 2026 tenancies should have served the Renter’s Rights Act Information Sheet by 31 May 2026. If any landlords…
Tenant Notice Periods to End a Tenancy
As of 01 May 2026, tenants are to give landlords no less than 2 months notice to end their tenancy (notice to end on the…
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…