URGENT LANDLORD ACTION ADVISED; Abolition of Section 21 (no fault eviction)
The government, with cross party support, intends to abolish the Section 21. There will be a consultation process, but the intention is clear: Section 21s
18/07/2019
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SWLA JOINS FAIR POSSESSIONS COALITION
LANDLORD CONFIDENCE KEY TO POSSESSION REFORMS SECTION 21 repossessions should be retained in the private rented sector unless and until a new system is in
18/07/2019
SWLA General Meeting
SWLA General Meeting; Wednesday 16th October 2019 7.30pm, Future Inn Plymouth Speakers covering landlord related topics
11/07/2019
SWLA Open Office Afternoon 2019
Thank you to everyone who attended our open office get together! It was great to catch up and enjoy a cream tea. Next date for
11/07/2019
Call for Evidence on Tenancy Deposit Protection
Secretary of State James Brokenshire MP has today announced a call for evidence on deposit protection in England. This call for evidence seeks to understand
28/06/2019
SWLA Attend West of England Landlord Panel Meeting
Gillian Kerr, SWLA Office Manager attended the meeting in Bristol on Wednesday 12th June 2019. Items discussed included; Licencing Updates from all West of England
14/06/2019
Landlord Training Courses in Plymouth
½ Day Landlord Training Courses Monday 7th October 2019 Venue – Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA If you are accredited this
14/06/2019
Making Tax Digital; Quarterly Reporting for Landlords with a Turnover of Less Than £85k Delayed Until at Least 2021
Making Tax Digital (MTD) – Mandatory digital record keeping for VAT for businesses over the VAT threshold (with turnover over £85,000) came into force from
07/06/2019
Universal Credit: Information for Landlords and Agents
Here’s the latest landlord engagement newsletter; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-landlord-engagement-newsletters/may-2019-universal-credit-landlord-engagement-newsletter The gov.uk guide has also been updated and answers many landlord queries; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-and-rented-housing–2/universal-credit-and-rented-housing-guide-for-landlords
05/06/2019
Reducing Condensation, Damp and Mould
Condensation can lead to damp and mould issues, here is a video with tips on how to reduce it! https://www.plymouthenergycommunity.com/advice/energy-tips
05/06/2019
Cornwall Council; What barriers are in the way when landlords let to tenants with an adaptation need? Feedback from landlords required……..
Cornwall Home Solutions within Cornwall Council operates as a home improvement agency within the county. They administer adaptations in people’s homes across all tenures, operate
05/06/2019
New Section 21 Form
The Ministry of Housing, Communities, Local Government have issued a new Section 21, form 6a that must be used from the 1st June 2019. We
03/06/2019