Author: SWLA
Landlords Must Give New Boiler Certificate (Building Regulations Compliance Certificate) As They Would a Gas Safety Certificate
A recent court case has highlighted the importance of landlords providing tenants with documentation. A new boiler was installed at the start of a tenancy,…
New Local Housing Allowance Rates to Come into Force in April
Around 1.6 million private renters are set to receive a substantial boost to their housing support in April, as the Government lays legislation to increase…
SWLA AGM 2024
Wednesday 24th January 2024 – 7.30pm start – Future Inn Plymouth – Members Only
Outcomes of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) Review
Local councils use the HHSRS risk evaluation tool to assess health and safety hazards in people’s homes. If an HHSRS assessment identifies that a hazard…
Possession Delays Due to Disrepair Claims
The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS: Free legal advice and representation for tenants facing eviction) – launched on 01 August 2023 and many tenants…
Follow the Renters (Reform) Bill Progress
The Renters (Reform) Bill had its Second Reading in the Commons on Monday 23 October 2023 and finished Committee stage on Thursday 30 November 2023….
Free Landlord Webinar – by Martyn Taylor of Ashley Taylors Legal – Section 21 Notices: A Checklist to Getting it Right First Time – Tuesday 19th December 2023
This month’s 30 minute Ashley Taylors Legal Webinar looks at the increasing number of challenges to Section 21 actions caused by simple, easy to avoid…
Property Listing Guidance Updated by Trading Standards
National Trading Standards has published guidance for letting agents and landlords to improve material information in property listings. Material information is any information that a…
How Landlords can Obtain 100% Funding to Comply with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations
**CRITERIA MUST BE MET TO QUALIFY FOR FUNDING** There is currently funding available to improve the energy efficiency of Privately Rented properties. This funding is…
A Landlord’s Guide on How to Complete Your Self Assessment Tax Return
Article by GoSimpleTax Life can be busy when you’re a landlord. Leaving aside managing your property and tenants, many landlords must also cope with the…
HMO Council Tax Changes from 01 December 2023
New legislation came into force on 01 December 2023, putting an end to the practice of disaggregating houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and clarifying who…
Making Tax Digital (MTD) Update
Good news for landlords earning under £30,000 a year – the government have no plans to make them use the HMRC’s MTD scheme. The announcement…