Author: SWLA
Tax Advice from Go Simple Tax
HMRC to stop automatically sending out physical copies of tax-return forms as part of an attempt to drive up use of digital platforms as the…
New Members
SWLA annual membership is currently £45.00, the membership year runs from 01 November – 31 October. If you join after 01 June 2020, please pay…
Coronavirus – Proposals to Extend the 3 Month Mortgage Holiday Until 31 October 2020
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/help-with-mortgages-to-continue-for-homeowners-affected-by-coronavirus Homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage due to Coronavirus will be able to extend their mortgage payment holiday for a further three months, or…
Coronavirus – £3m Advertising Fund for Small Firms Hit by COVID-19 Downturn
The Small Business Advertising Support Fund is a £3 million initiative which aims to provide free print and online advertising for small businesses struggling in…
Coronavirus – Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme set to launch
A new online service will be launched on 26 May for small and medium-sized employers to recover Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments they have made…
Coronavirus – Agents; Guidance from the Government on Working Safely During Coronavirus
Government guidance for offices; https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/offices-and-contact-centres Webinar for offices; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-safely-during-coronavirus-offices-contact-centres-tickets-105954490734?aff=BIRD Government guidance for branches; https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/shops-and-branches Webinar for branches; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-safely-during-coronavirus-shops-branches-tickets-105950589064 Business Support Helpline The Government Business Support Helpline number in…
Universal Credit – Landlords Can Now Apply Online for UC Direct Payments if a Tenant is Having Difficulty Paying Rent
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-landlord-request-for-a-managed-payment-or-rent-arrears-deduction This is a new online service for landlords to request direct payments of rent or rent arrears. It replaces the existing UC47 process. Use…
Coronavirus – Post Pandemic Planning and Checklist for Agents Operating
https://www.arla.co.uk/news/may-2020/post-pandemic-plan-agents-must-be-clear-communicators-to-confront-virus-fears/ Article written by ARLA Propertymark With the property market now open for business in England, agents may find themselves dealing with not only tenants…
Coronavirus – Government advice on home moving during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
This guidance applies to people moving between private residential homes; https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-advice-on-home-moving-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak#history All businesses should follow the government’s latest guidance for employers and businesses on coronavirus and safer working…
Coronavirus – Applications for Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Open Early
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/applications-for-self-employment-income-support-scheme-open-early Self-Employment Income Support Scheme opens for applications 13 May 2020 those eligible will receive government grant worth up to £7,500 money expected to be…
Coronavirus – Chancellor Extends Furlough Scheme Until October
Announced Tuesday 12th May 2020. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will continue until end of October furloughed workers across UK will continue to receive 80% of…
Coronavirus – New Lockdown Measures from Wednesday 13th May
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do Stay alert We can all help control the virus if we all stay alert. This means you must: stay at home as much as…
