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The Act received Royal Assent on 22 October 2025. Here is a timeline and a summary of the legislation changes. Phase 1, starting 01 May

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

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