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Many changes are afoot within the private rented sector, we met with Luke to discuss these changes and raise points for Luke to take forward.

Steve Lees, chair of SWLA, was invited to attend a focus group meeting in Bristol on Monday 9th March 2020 hosted by the Private Rented

On Tuesday 28th February South West Landlords Association completed the last of 4 Landlord/Agent Training days for Torbay Council.  The one-day courses have been held

Is your rental property ready for 1st April 2020? Read the landlords guide to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (see link below – if the link

Landlords- you can now compare local Letting Agent fees on one website FREE OF CHARGE. Letting Agents- you can add your company information and fees

Wednesday 5th February, Anna Lord (SWLA Senior Administrator) attended the meeting along with various representatives from the PRS in Plymouth. The aim of the group

Those who fail to submit a return before the deadline could face an initial fixed penalty of £100.00 as well as further penalties dependant on

Five-year safety checks will be mandatory for landlords for all new tenancies from 01 July 2020. This will be rolled out to all existing tenancies

GDPR came into force on 25th May 2018. Most businesses that process personal information (private landlords included) need to register with the Information Commissioners Office

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9th January 2020, Steve Lees (SWLA Chair) and Iain Maitland (SWLA Vice Chair) met with Matt and Councillor Penberthy. Topics for discussion included the Government’s

From today, 10 January 2020, all letting agents who manage properties which, individually, yield an income of 10,000 Euros per month (or equivalent) or more,