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Coronavirus – Housing Market in England Released from Lockdown
Effective immediately, estate agents can open, viewings can be carried out, and removal firms and conveyancers can re-start operations whilst following social distancing guidelines. We…
Coronavirus – Prime Minister’s Address 10 May 2020 – for landlords and lettings, the government guidance released in March is still in force.
Boris Johnson’s full address to the nation Sunday 10th May 2020; https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-address-to-the-nation-on-coronavirus-10-may-2020 We are awaiting new guidance from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local…
Reminder – Tenant Fees Act; 01 June 2020 – all existing tenancies affected.
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came in on 01 June 2019. The ban on tenant fees applies to new or renewed tenancy agreements signed on or after 1 June 2019….
New Electrical Safety Standards – Landlord’s Questions Answered by NAPIT
NAPIT have launched ‘Guidance for Landlords’ on the new Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector, England. These Regulations apply in England to –all…
Membership Passed on to a New Generation
It’s always very sad when we hear of an SWLA member passing away. We are a local association and get to know most of our…
Coronavirus – Update for Bristol Landlords & Agents
Thank you to Fran Miller from Bristol City Council for the following information. Please note, this is only relevant to private landlords/agents who rent properties…
Property Redress Scheme (PRS) Launch Mediation Service for Landlords (or their Agent)
The PRS Mediation Service is designed for landlords (or their agent) and a tenant to resolve tenancy related issues without the need to go to…
Webinar; NRLA COVID-19 series: Electrical safety
Wednesday 6th May 2020 3:15PM – 4:15PM Free webinar for landlords and agents. New electrical safety regulations are coming into force in England from 01…
DWP Suspends ‘Third Party Deduction’ Universal Credit Payments
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has temporarily paused third-party deductions from Universal Credit until 10 May. DWP is currently in the process of…
Webinar; Howsy and Landlord Action’s Paul Shamplina – Coronavirus; a landlord’s guide
Thursday 7th May 2020 7:00 PM Free Webinar for landlords, click here to register; https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8453065592100099855?source=Upad&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=87188725&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–MYb-PLir2dX2onyaEnmNXLV0TsZIs6tKxDtswfzNMWAW5bEjxZO_-8uYyLVvMOR5UYh58&utm_content=87188725&utm_source=hs_email
Q&A with Goodlord and David Cox CEO ARLA Propertymark, the Impact of Coronavirus on Legislation and Lettings
Visit the Goodlord website for further information; https://blog.goodlord.co/qa-david-cox-answers-questions-on-legislation-and-the-impact-of-coronavirus-on-the-lettings-industry All information on this post is from the Webinar hosted by Goodlord, 29 April 2020. Advice may…
SWLA Trade Directory
Following some great feedback we received from a member about TDH Asbestos Ltd ( http://swla.gsl.media/tradelisting/tdh-asbestos-ltd/ ) we would like to remind our members that you…
