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TradePoint Deals for Autumn – Until 6th November

SWLA TradePoint members will receive their usual 10% off on top.

Second Reading of the Renters (Reform) Bill Expected This Year

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has suggested that the Bill is scheduled for its Second Reading later this autumn. Addressing Conservative conference delegates at a Centre…

SWLA Meet with Councillor Penberthy & Plymouth City Council

The SWLA President, Chairman and Office Manager held a meeting in their offices, 03 October 2023, with Councillor Chris Penberthy (Cabinet Member for Community Connections),…

Updated How to Rent Guide

The How to Rent Guide was updated and republished on 02 October 2023.  The changes are as follows; ”The How to Rent guide has been…

Properties Required Urgently in the Plymouth Area

PATH (Plymouth Access to Housing) are seeking properties in Plymouth for people in need of housing. There are many families with children and single people…

Free Landlord Webinar – by Martyn Taylor of Ashley Taylors Legal – The Changing HHSRS & Damp/Mould Guides

When: Tuesday 26 September 2023  11:30am – 12.20pmTopic: Changes to the HHSRS and the new Damp and Mould GuidelinesRegister in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_epS3xNJiQ26SSn0cI9lQWgAfter…

EPC ‘C’ Deadline – U-Turn Announced in Prime Minister Speech

The Prime Minister announced that the proposed plans, which would require landlords to upgrade private rented properties to EPC band C by 2025 or 2028,…

SWLA Meet Councillor Alison Raynsford

It’s been a while since we last met with Alison, so we had lots of catching up to do. Items on the agenda included the…

How to Prepare for Your Self Assessment Tax Return

Article by GoSimpleTax It’s an all too familiar scene for many sole traders, landlords and other Self Assessment taxpayers. Despite leaving it until a week…

SWLA General Speaker Meeting

Wednesday 18th October 2023 @ 7.30pm Future Inn Plymouth, members and their guests welcome

Membership Renewals

It’s that time of year again! 2023-2024 membership renewal payments are due by 01 November 2023: £50.00. How to pay- BACS – (Please quote your…

National Trading Standards Issue New Property Advertising Guidelines

In a bid to enhance transparency and coherence in the property advertising landscape, the National Trading Standards Estate and Lettings Agency Team (NTSELAT) has introduced…