New Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) Private Rented Sector newsletter

To read the newsletter; MHCLG PRS Newsletter (mailchi.mp) To subscribe to the newsletter; MHCLG – PRS Newsletter (list-manage.com) Dear colleagues, We’re delighted to be able to…

Trade Point – Paint & Laminate 20% off (plus 10% TradePoint Discount) from 20th August to 30th August

Free Landlord Webinar – by Ashley Taylors Legal – All SWLA Members Welcome

**PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS NOT AN SWLA WEBINAR – PLEASE SIGN UP BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND** Martyn Taylor of Ashley…

Trade Point – Latest Deals 20th August – 16th September

**Remember, you will get your SWLA 10% Trade Point discount on top of these deals** Also, you can win a van each month! Just scan…

Section 8 Notice Period Change from 01 August 2021

As published in our June bulletin; The notice periods for rent arrears grounds 8,10 and 11 have changed to: two months if the rent arrears…

Update to Section 8, Form 3; (Notice Seeking Possession)

On 03 August 2021 the government updated ‘Form 3’ to correct a typographical error. This does not affect the validity of the form published 1…

A New Easy to read version of the “How to Rent” guide released by the Government (Please note this does not replace the existing “How To Rent” guide).

A new ‘easy read’ version of the How To Rent guide has been released by Government.Please note the publication of the ‘easy read’ version of…

Stamp Duty Holiday Enters New Phase

From 1 July 2021 to 30 September 2021, buyers can still benefit from not paying Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on properties that cost up…

Seven Agents Expelled from The Property Ombudsman

Seven estate and letting agents have been expelled from membership of The Property Ombudsman (TPO) after failing to comply with parts of the TPO Codes…

20th July 2021 – UK Government Updated COVID-19 ‘Guidance for landlords and tenants’

As the UK transitions into the fourth step of the COVID-19 roadmap, the UK Government has updated its guidance for landlords, tenants, and local authorities….

Welsh Government Scheme to Pay Off Covid Arrears Launched

Welsh Government’s new Tenancy Hardship Grant The Grant launch, which coincided with the end of the ban on evictions in Wales on 30 June 2021,…

The End of ‘No Fault’ Section 21 Evictions

All information from gov.uk; The end of ‘no fault’ section 21 evictions – House of Commons Library (parliament.uk) The Government has committed to abolish ‘no-fault’…