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Whether you are a seasoned landlord, or a first time buyer, this event offers free advice on all aspects of letting property. SWLA will have a

We had a great turn out for our General Meeting on Wednesday 24th April at the Future Inn, Plymouth. Over 80 of our members came

At present, the government is proposing a consultation on the abolition of Section 21 repossessions, in the private rented sector.  Please be reassured, we will

https://www.tenancydepositscheme.com/resources/files/TDS%20Guide%20to%20Inventories%20Check%20in%20and%20Check%20out%20Reports.pdf A new guide on how to complete inventories on tenant ‘check in’ and ‘check out’ has been designed to help landlords and agents avoid

Tenant Fees Act 2019 – comes into effect on 01 June 2019.  https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/791273/TFA_Guidance_for_LandlordsAgents.pdf Included in the comprehensive guide; What fees can you ask a tenant

On Tuesday 2nd April 2019, Iain Maitland (Vice Chair), Gillian (Office Manager) and Anna (Senior Administrator) attended the Landlord Expo event in Bristol organised by

From 1st April 2019, letting and property management agents must belong to an approved CMP scheme. As part of this scheme, they must; – display

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have published the following guidance and advice for landlords about the minimum standards required to let domestic

Introduced to raise the standards of living for tenants. Landlords have no new obligations as part of this Act, however, landlords must meet existing responsibilities

Gillian Kerr (SWLA Office Manager) attended the meeting on 13th March 2019 hosted by Bristol City Council. The meeting included a licencing update from all

Items discussed included energy efficiency ratings in the private rented sector; the next year will see many private rented properties having to be brought up