PDPLA Newsletter - September Issue

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PDPLA Newsletter - September 2021

We publish one day late this month in order to include the 'Heads For Tails' campaign which we had to keep secret until now - read on for more detail. Also on the central government front, do try and find time to read thru the NRLA 'white paper' - some very sensible suggestions in there on how to solve some of the long running issues in our industry.

Elsewhere in the news, we have some good offers for members this month, 2 meetings which will be worth attending if you can and some updates on local issues (see 'In Other News' for several of these) plus what may be the greenest building in the city.

When you have read all of that and feel you need a rest, spare a thought for Charlotte who probably needs a bigger rest than you do - though it is all her own fault.

IN THIS NEWSLETTER

FORTHCOMING EVENTS
- Monthly Meeting - Referencing / Guarantees / Accreditation
- Landlords Breakfast - Portchester
NEWS ITEMS
ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS
- University Plans Greenest Building in Portsmouth
IT'S NO HOLIDAY - CHARLOTTE'S BLOG
- Ending the Summer Victorious

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Monthly Meeting - Referencing / Guarantees / Accreditation

This month we have 2 main topics:

Referencing / Rent Guarantees / Rent Insurance : Our vice-chair Alwin Oliver, will give an overview of the changes in the referencing marketplace over the past couple of years and the options now available to ensure guaranteed rent or assurance of guarantors.
Accreditation: What is it, do we want it, do we need it, how would it work, what would it cost? A round table discussion led by our chair and others from the Association

Mon 13 Sep '21 : 19:30
Location: Inn Lodge Hotel

Landlords Breakfast - Portchester

Join us at our monthly Landlords Breakfast this month at the Beach Hut at Trafalgar Wharf in Portchester. Whether you just want a nice cup of coffee with like minded people or you have a specific problem with local regulations, a tenant issue or a quandary on whether to buy a particular property or not, do drop in - you will be most welcome, we cannot guarantee to solve all of your problems but we always try to help and it is rare that your problem is unique or has not been experienced by one of our other members.

Wed 15 Sep '21 : 09:00
Location: The Beach Hut at Trafalgar Wharf

NEWS ITEMS

PDPLA Supports Campaign For Tenants With Pets

A report suggesting improvements to the Tenants Fees Act to make it easier for tenants with pets to find homes has been sent to the government (MHCLG) supported by a wide range of organisations including the PDPLA. Why is there a problem with this act?

- 1 in 5 landlords have stopped allowing pets since the introduction of the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

• 55% of landlords impose blanket No Pets clauses in rental contracts

• Only 7% of landlords actively market their properties as pet friendly

• Rescues seeing more pets surrendered because of rental issues

See the full report below...

B&Q TradePoint Offers For Members in September

Lots of offers for members this month in addition to the normal 10% discount. If you need a new card, click here.

Landlords Produce 'Rental Sector' White Paper

Ahead of the governments planned white paper on how the Private Rental Sector (PRS) should operate and be regulated due to be published this autumn, the NRLA has worked with landlord groups around the country including the PDPLA to produce our own version of this document outlining longer term solutions to many of the problems in this sector.

Planning Inspector Rules Triple Glazing To Be Replaced With Single Glazing

Following on from last months news item (see it here) about the member who had been told to replace his triple glazing with single glazing as his property was in a conservation area, the Planning Inspector in Bristol has reviewed the case and sided with the council, so the landlord now has no choice but to remove his expensive windows and replace them in accordance with the stipulated (and in our view outdated) council instructions.

Digital Home Extends 'Up North'

OK - north to Landport.... ?

Lots of new roads added to the Digital Home coverage network this month as large parts of Landport come online. Read on for full details and a reminder of the deal they have for PDPLA members.

And In Other News - August 2021

EPC's in HMO's

Portsmouth HMO Planning Rules May Have Changed

Bed Bugs A Bugger To Eradicate

PDPLA AGM Minutes Available

ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS

Preparing for 2050 – Carbon Neutral Homes

Our monthly update on green developments which will affect or be of interest to local landlords.

University Plans Greenest Building in Portsmouth

Plans just submitted for a new 12-storey teaching block on the site of the old Victoria Swimming Baths set the bar for new development in the city. If it gets built as currently proposed, it will provide an excellent example of the standards we all need to be striving for, as we develop our properties.

IT'S NO HOLIDAY - CHARLOTTE'S BLOG

Ending the Summer Victorious

By Charlotte Walker

This year I decided I wanted it all, my desire was to max out the holiday lets AND attend the glorious Victorious with my friends. Was this too much to ask?

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