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SWLA are excited to announce a new insurance partnership with Alan Boswell Group. We can also confirm that Oakfield Insurance are continuing their long standing partnership with

Possession Claims will increase from £355.00 to £391.00. Issuing a Warrant of Possession (the Bailiff application fee) will increase from £130.00 to £143.00. These increases

It was lovely to see many members, old and new, at our General Speaker Meeting this week. Thank you to Phil Keddie, Expert Property Consultant

New proposed amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill have been revealed. The amendments appear to be sensible solutions to a few sticking points in the

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Homes in England with no residents will attract a council tax premium of up to 100% from 01 April as tax reforms aimed at supporting

Plymouth Energy Community (PEC) is an award-winning local charity with 10 years of experience supporting households in Plymouth. Its Future Fit team is working in partnership

Teignbridge is hosting the following event jointly with East Devon District Council, Exeter City Council and Mid Devon District Council. SWLA have a stand at

Meter tampering is a significant challenge in the housing sector as it impacts landlords, tenants and the wider community and can destroy homes, businesses, and

HMO Licencing fee changes come into effect on 1st April 2024 The fees are to be increased in line with the 6% uplift across the

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Local Housing Allowance (LHA) determines the maximum financial support available for renters in the private rented sector. The Secretary of State has committed to reviewing the

Bristol City Council’s Cabinet has now approved the two new schemes which were subject to a consultation last year. The two new schemes will come

Thank you to members who attended our AGM this week, and thanks to members who sent their apologies. Steve Lees, SWLA Chair, lead the evening,

We often meet Shelter and Citizens Advice representatives at local housing meetings, so it was a welcome change to welcome Jack, Jaroslava and Sarah to

Exposure to mould can cause respiratory illnesses, allergies and asthma, and can sometimes be fatal. In 2020, two-year-old Awaab Ishak died after prolonged exposure to

As of 22nd January 2024 For landlords the fines increased from £80 per lodger and £1,000 per occupier for a first breach to up to

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A recent court case has highlighted the importance of landlords providing tenants with documentation. A new boiler was installed at the start of a tenancy,