Author: SWLA
Coronavirus – Possession Claims Suspension Extended by 4 Weeks & New 6 Month Notice Period to be Introduced
Information from https://www.gov.uk/government/news/jenrick-extends-ban-on-evictions-and-notice-periods Renters affected by coronavirus will continue to be protected after the government extended the ban on evictions for another 4 weeks, meaning…
Latest support from the Government
Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) (Sole Traders and Individual Partners) Second and Final Grant – Are you still eligible? From 17 August 2020 the…
Training Courses
We have not forgotten about training, we are working in the background to bring back courses as soon as it is practical and safe to…
Mid Devon District Councils new Landlord Registration Scheme – Free 1 hour Training Session.
This training will focus on an examination of the landlord’s repairing obligations, both in relation to disrepair claims and in relation to the new Homes(Fitness…
Update from Plymouth City Council, Enforcement Activities.
Plymouth City Council is aware the majority of landlords working within the Private Rented Sector wish to provide safe, affordable and compliant properties, the Council…
Coronavirus – Furlough Scheme Date Reminders
We thought we’d remind you about some upcoming key dates and deadlines regarding the UK Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, as it begins to wind down….
Making Tax Digital (MTD) – Government Plans to Complete the Roll Out in 2022 & 2023
The government has unveiled plans for the completion of the rollout of the Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme, with the scheme being incrementally extended from…
Trade Point – PPE Range
Reminder – SWLA members can apply for a Trade Point Card and receive 5% off all Trade Point items (raising to 10% depending on previous…
Landlord’s Guide to Reactivating Possession Cases from 23rd August
Information and article from The Sheriff’s Office; https://thesheriffsoffice.com/articles/new-measures-for-possession-proceedings-1 In preparation for the lifting of the moratorium on residential evictions on 23rd August, the Government has…
‘No DSS’ Letting Bans Ruled Unlawful by Court
The claimant had been a tenant for many years, with no problems and good references. She is a single mother with a disability, who was…
Buy-to-Let Landlords Welcome Stamp Duty Cut
The summer statement provided a much welcome boost for buy-to-let landlords who stand to benefit from the stamp duty holiday. The levy has been scrapped…
The new ‘Green Homes Grant’
Homeowners in England will be able to get up to £5,000 worth of vouchers to make energy-saving improvements to their properties from September 2020. The…