
Welcome to the PDPLA
We are an association of local landlords which aims to represent, educate and inform its members. We meet monthly to learn and share information important to local landlords and we represent our members needs and concerns to local and national government. There are approximately 4,000 private landlords in Portsmouth and this doubles when you add in the surrounding area – this is a large group of people, yet historically we are an easy target for the press, for regulation and for taxation. We cannot promise to change that, but together, we can try.
Chairman, PDPLA
PDPLA offers its members
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Monthly Meetings
- Guest Specialist Speakers
- Network with Fellow Landlords
- Support from Experienced Landlords
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Monthly Newsletters
Monthly Newsletters
News, views and advice direct to your inbox
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Up-to-date Information
Up-to-date Information
News, blogs and articles that relate to our sector
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A Range of Education Courses
A Range of Education Courses
Members benefit from training and eductaion courses and talks.
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Use of PAT testing equipment
Use of PAT testing equipment
Members can borrow a number of items.
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Use of InfraRed camera equipment
Use of Infra-Red camera equipment
Members can borrow a number of items.
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Quality Letting Guides & Resources
Quality Letting Guides & Resources
Shared quides and spreadsheets to help your managment workfolw
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Ask Email Questions to all Members
Ask Email Questions to all Members
The image below is an example of the Questions@ facility
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Comprehensive Landlord Insurance
Comprehensive Landlord Insurance
The power of pooled purchasing power... another great PDPLA deal
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Landlord Hyperfast Broadband Service
Landlord Hyperfast Broadband Service
The power of pooled purchasing power... another great PDPLA deal
- Free Tax Investigation Insurance
- Professional Contacts
- Members Working for Your Interests
- Local Representation
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Networking Breakfasts
Networking Breakfasts
Join us for breakfast and informal networking and discussion
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Recommended Traders
Recommended Traders
Members can share and search recommended suppliers that have been suggested by other mebers.
- Trader’s Discounts
- Landlord ‘Buddies’ Scheme
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Weekly Accommodation Wanted List
Weekly Accommodation Wanted List
You can opt in to receive weekly requests from renters looking for a property
Who we are
Code of Practice
Association Rules
Contact Us
Cost of Licensing in Portsmouth Increases Again
Tuesday, Sept 5th, PCC Cabinet approved the proposed changes to Mandatory Licence Fee Structure and Licence Conditions to be effective December 1st. We share here the perspective of an existing mandatory licence holder, large HMO landlord, Simon Fletcher who is unhappy that PCC made zero changes as a result of the consultation and, in his view, have implemented a potentially illegal solution.
Do Single Men Watch Love Island Together?
Sounds like a Philip K Dick story but this was one of the big questions answered by local Chartered Surveyor and landlord, Josette Knight, at our August meeting when she passionately exposed PCC policy on communal space and lounges as unrealistic and unnecessary and pleaded for help for her 'boys' who had been homeless when PCC placed them with her, but who she now must evict because of PCC policy.
Repossessing Shared Housing?
After our August meeting, many members are planning to shut down their HMOs and will need to regain possession of the property. This article outlines some of the implications and costs for all involved – imagine a blancmange hit by a cricket bat. Sadly, tenants form the blancmange... And councillors and their staff are responsible for the mess.