Author: SWLA
Reminder, SWLA General Meeting Tonight (Wednesday 18th October)
SWLA will be hosting a general meeting tonight at the Future Inn Hotel, William Prance Road, Plymouth. We hope to see you there for a…
Universal Credit – A Guide for Landlords
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-and-rented-housing–2/universal-credit-and-rented-housing-guide-for-landlords This document provides private and social sector landlords with information about Universal Credit to help them understand what they can do to help their…
1/2 Day Landlord Training Courses – Plymouth
Monday 9th October 2017 Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD…
Free Seminar for Landlords by North Somerset Council on Wednesday 27th September
North Somerset Council are introducing ‘The Ark Passport Scheme’ to help low income tenants secure private rented accommodation. Private landlords and letting agents throughout the…
Notice of a General Meeting
SWLA General Meeting – Wednesday 18th October 2017 at Future Inn, Plymouth – 7pm for a 7.30pm start – Guest speakers to cover the topics…
Fire Door Safety Week, 25th September – 1st October
A 5 Step Fire Door Check Fire Door Safety Week is giving these tips for a 5 Step Fire Door Check that anyone can do:…
West of England Landlord Panel
SWLA attended the West of England Landlord Panel on 13th September in Bristol. Topics discussed included; Rent With Confidence Minimum EPC requirements Civil Penalty Policies…
Plymouth City Council’s Plan for Future Student Accommodation
View Plymouth City Council’s joint local plan for future student accommodation in Plymouth and South West Devon including population, supply and demand, planning applications, HMOs…
Misinterpretation of Landlords Responsibilities Regarding Legionella
Some consultants and letting agents are using the revised L8 Approved Code of Practice to suggest that new legislation has been imposed on landlords of…
Further Tightening on Landlords Borrowing
From 30th September 2017 new lending rules* come into play which mean lenders will be required to adopt a specialist underwriting approach for Portfolio Landlords. …
Plymouth City Council – Recycling
SWLA have been requested by Plymouth City Council to circulate the following. Since the introduction of alternative weekly collections some problems have arisen regarding recycling…
Modern Slavery
Representatives of SWLA attend regular D & C Police briefings on modern slavery. If you substitute the word ‘exploitation’ for ‘slavery’ it is easier to…
