There is a new funding scheme currently available which is specifically for properties with solid walls, to have Internal Wall Insulation installed. (Properties that were
Wednesday 10th December 2025 from 3pm – 6pm, at the SWLA Office. Come and enjoy a mince pie and drink with committee members, staff and
Landlords who have had faulty wall insulation installed are being told to look out for letters informing them of plans to repair the damage. The
Please note – this is not an SWLA webinar – but all SWLA members are welcome to sign up and attend. When: Tuesday 9th December
Plymouth City Council are excited to announce that food waste collections will be introduced across Plymouth in Spring 2026. This initiative is a big step toward
Increased Tax For landlords operating as sole traders or partnerships, rates of income tax from property income will increase by two percentage points from April
Last week we attended a brilliant event hosted by Plymouth’s ‘Damp and Cold Homes Taskforce’. The Taskforce members (Plymouth City Council, SWLA, Plymouth Energy Community,
Landlords are required to install and check carbon monoxide alarms in their properties. Landlords must ensure; NB: A gas cooker refers to any apparatus heated
The Government has released a roadmap of the Renters’ Rights Act implementation. The first phase coming into force on 1st May 2026 will; – abolish section 21 ‘no fault’
On 6th November 2025, the Government published updated guidance, we recommend that you read this guidance in full to understand the changes that are ahead; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-renters-rights-act/guide-to-the-renters-rights-act
Amendments to the electrical safety regulations took effect from 01 November 2025. The headline amendment for Private Rented Sector landlords is that the maximum penalty
The Renters’ Rights Bill has achieved Royal Assent. This means the Bill has now entered into law, becoming the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. For now,
