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Last Chance To Book Face To Face Accreditation Course – Last Couple Of Places Available

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – Face to Face Thursday 3rd October 2024 – 9:15 – 4:30pm Venue – Reception Room, Plymouth Council House, Armada Way,…

Fine for Landlord for not Providing Electrical Safety Certificate

A Hastings landlord has been fined £10,000 after failing to provide a satisfactory Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) to Hastings Borough Council. The council had…

Guide to the Renters’ Rights Bill

A summary of the measures in the Renters’ Rights Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 11 September 2024. The Renters’ Rights Bill will: Abolish…

Renters Rights Bill Latest Update

  The UK Government has introduced the first version of the Renters Rights Bill, into parliament a process known as the ‘First Reading’ which took place…

GAS SAFETY WEEK 2024

Gas Safety Week: Every check counts- Landlords’ legal responsibilities   We are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2024, taking place 9th-15th September. Gas…

National Landlord Investment Show – Bristol, Ashton Gate – 25th September 2024 – 9am – 3.30pm – All Landlords & Agents Welcome

  To secure your place at the 87th National Landlord Investment Show in Bristol, visit www.landlordinvestmentshow.co.uk/25-september-bristol and simply register for free show tickets. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The…

SWLA – Landlord Accreditation Course – Face to Face

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – Face to Face Thursday 3rd October 2024 – 9:15 – 4:30pm Venue – Reception Room, Plymouth Council House, Armada Way,…

Labour Confirms Minimum EPC ‘C’ by 2030 Requirement for Landlords

Labour has confirmed plans for all rented properties to achieve a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) grade C by 2030. This initiative was confirmed by…

Government Rules Out Rent Controls in England

The Housing Minister (Matthew Pennycook) has ruled out the introduction of rent controls in England. The comments were made in a written response to a…

10% Off Everything at TradePoint/B&Q in Store and Online from Friday 2nd August – Tuesday 6th August (SWLA TradePoint Members – this is additional to your SWLA 10% discount)

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rate

The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 5.25% to 5%, the first drop since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020. Home…

The King’s Speech 2024 – What’s in store for landlords?

Over 40 Bills were announced at the State Opening of Parliament (in the King’s speech) on 17th July, including the Renters’ Rights Bill. Commentary about…