New HMO Licencing Schemes in Bristol

Bristol City Council’s Cabinet has now approved the two new schemes which were subject to a consultation last year. The two new schemes will come…

Next Landlord Accreditation Course – Online

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – ONLINE Wednesday 1st May 2024 – 9:00 – 4:30pm Venue – Online Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75…

Does Your Rental Property Have an EPC Rating of E or Below? Are Your Tenants on an Annual Income of Less Than £31,000?

10% Off Everything at B&Q/TradePoint This Weekend – SWLA TradePoint Members Receive an Extra 10% Off

SWLA AGM 2024

Thank you to members who attended our AGM this week, and thanks to members who sent their apologies. Steve Lees, SWLA Chair, lead the evening,…

Shelter and Citizens Advice Plymouth Visit the SWLA Office

We often meet Shelter and Citizens Advice representatives at local housing meetings, so it was a welcome change to welcome Jack, Jaroslava and Sarah to…

Consultation Open for Awaab’s Law – Timescales for Repair in the Social Rented Sector

Exposure to mould can cause respiratory illnesses, allergies and asthma, and can sometimes be fatal. In 2020, two-year-old Awaab Ishak died after prolonged exposure to…

Huge Increase in Fines for Right to Rent Non-Compliance

As of 22nd January 2024 For landlords the fines increased from £80 per lodger and £1,000 per occupier for a first breach to up to…

1/2 Day Course Opportunities

Plymouth City Council are working with South West Landlords Association to drive up the standards of accommodation on offer in our city. They are providing…

TradePoint Offers – With an Extra 10% Off for ‘SWLA TradePoint’ Members

  For further information see the TradePoint website; https://www.trade-point.co.uk/

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…