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The Government have published official guidance to landlords of privately rented domestic and non-domestic property on complying with the 2018 ‘Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency’

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

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

Monday 9th October 2017 Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD

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

SWLA General Meeting – Wednesday 18th October 2017 at Future Inn, Plymouth – 7pm for a 7.30pm start – Guest speakers to cover the topics

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:

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

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

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

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. 

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