For more information on Swansea Beach Race 2012 - the first of its kind in Swansea click here The first ever RHL Beach Race at Swansea will take place over the weekend of 2-4 March 2012 on the beach and beachfront at Swansea Bay. Tickets can be booked on line through RHL Activities Unlock the Passion - Ride like the wind … [Read more...]
Government about Letting regulation
4 August, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It seems that most weeks we read of another letting agent going out of business and misappropriated clients’ funds. Bearing in mind this ongoing consumer detriment, I wrote, once again, to the Housing Minister pointing out some of the recent cases. This week Mr Peter Bolton King (CEO of The National Federation of Property Professionals) received a not unexpected reply from the Department that said: As you are aware, … [Read more...]
Student landlords need flexibility in changing market
2 June, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Student landlords may need to reinvent themselves over the coming months and years to accommodate changes in the circumstances of their core tenants. That is the view of nationwide tenant eviction and rent recovery group Landlord Assist. MD Graham Kinnear said: "We have been closely monitoring the situation and we feel that the landscape for student landlords is about to change significantly. Demographics show that there … [Read more...]
Swansea Flying High – Again
31 May, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Flight of the Swan What a wonderful display of talented players - a credit to Brendan Rogers Great Scott indeed - Calm collected and true Hopefully not only the Club will prosper, but Swansea s a City will too. Credit to Jack Army for their support and their behaviour on the day - a credit to the City … [Read more...]
Paypal now in use for applicants
25 March, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We are continuing to update our on-line application process . We have new forms becoming available that are integrated into Paypal, so you will be able to commence the application process online after viewing a property for more information please go to applicant page … [Read more...]
Changes to Local Housing Allowance (LHA)
22 September, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A survey of landlords by London Councils shows the real impact the government's proposed changes to the housing benefit system will have on the capital, with an estimated 82,000 households at risk of losing their homes. Changes to Local Housing Allowance (LHA), the housing benefit for tenants renting privately, were announced by the government in June as part of a drive to stop people on benefits renting properties in … [Read more...]
Breaking News on HMOs
17 June, 2010 By Leave a Comment
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Houses in Multiple Occupation The Minister for Housing and Local Government (The Rt Hon Grant Shapps): Today I am announcing the Government’s intention to amend the planning rules for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) which were introduced on 6 April 2010. I understand the concerns of local people who see their neighbourhoods being damaged by undue … [Read more...]
Government anounces No New Regulations
17 June, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Government have dismissed claims for more regulation of the Private Rental Sector amid claims from Shelter and other professional organisations such as Association of Residential Letting Agents ARLA and National Association of Estate Agents NAEA, who call for tighter control over private landlords. Michael G. Lewis & Son are in support of tighter controls of the Private Sector, and are proud to be associated with … [Read more...]
HMO Fines for Swansea Landlords
1 May, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Landlords fined over licences TWO Swansea landlords have been prosecuted for failing to licence their rental properties. Thomas Barry Davies, of Alan Road, Llandeilo, and Paul David Evans, of Killan Road, Dunvant, Swansea, both failed to licence houses they let out as houses in multiple occupation, or HMOs. Evans pleaded guilty at Swansea Magistrates' Court to failing to license a house in Woodlands Terrace, Mount … [Read more...]
Planning Changes for HMO’s April 2010 (England)
29 March, 2010 By 3 Comments
The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Order 2010. In my previous post I reported that there is to be a change in the Planning Consent needed for HMO’s – Three or more persons forming two or more households The amendment to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 to create a separate planning class for HMOs. The changes will come into force on 6 April 2010. The changes will … [Read more...]
