Author: SWLA

Coronavirus impact on Cornwall PRS, virtual meeting.

Iain Maitland represented SWLA at the virtual Covid19 impact on Cornwall Private Rented Sector (PRS) meeting held on 7th July 2020. This initial meeting included…

Letting Agents Plymouth -Guide to Reopening Your Business Safely

Free signage pack available! See the following link for further information; https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/dbimgs/A%20Plymouth%20Guide%20to%20Reopening%20Safely.pdf

Arrears Management and Coronavirus – A Guide for Landlords & Tenants

The housing sector has come together to support landlords and tenants facing rent arrears as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. A guide has been…

Plymouth Properties Required for Families

BCHA are a social housing landlord and registered housing provider delivering services in Plymouth, who are looking to lease more residential properties in Plymouth. BCHA…

Courts to Resume Possession Cases from 24th August 2020

The government has confirmed that courts will begin to hear possession cases from 24th August – providing greater certainty for the rental market. The suspension…

Section 21 & Gas Safety Record Before Occupation

Of course, landlords need to ensure that they provide a Gas Safety Certificate to a tenant before occupation. However, what if this certificate is given…

Free Landlord Webinar – Life After Lockdown, Back to Business

Tuesday 30th June 2020, 2pm Hosted by Paul Shamplina, Landlord Action and Fran Miller, Bristol City Council. Sign up here; https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6499132275425335053 Paul Shamplina has 28 years’…

Coronavirus – Ban on Evictions Extended by 2 Months to Further Protect Renters

Suspension of evictions from social or private rented accommodation extended by 2 months New court rules will ensure vulnerable renters will be protected when the…

Coronavirus – HMO Landlords – Discretionary Business Grant Launched

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-the-coronavirus-local-authority-discretionary-grants-fund What is the purpose of the Discretionary Business Grants? The discretionary fund will support businesses who have fixed costs and have been affected by…

Coronavirus – NHS Announce Stay at Home Measures on the Back of New Test and Trace Service

With effect from 28 May 2020, individuals who have been notified that they have had contact with an infected person and instructed to stay at…

Government Publish a ‘Guide for Landlords: electrical safety standards in the private rented sector’

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector-guidance-for-landlords-tenants-and-local-authorities/guide-for-landlords-electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 came into force on 1 June 2020. The new regulations will apply…

Coronavirus – Changes to the Job Retention (Furlough) Scheme

Through June and July, the scheme will continue in it’s current form with no change, the Government will pay 80% of wages up to £2,500…