One of the roles of the NRLA is to host meetings with representatives of all of the UK associations representing landlords, to ensure that their focus when talking to central government is correct and actions across the industry are coordinated. The team meet quarterly and the PDPLA are represented by its chair, Martin Silman.  His notes on the meeting follow... 

With interest rates continuing at 'all time low' levels - is now the time to worry about whether you have the right mortgage deal?  We would say yes, looked for a low fixed rate deal now as all the indicators suggest rates will rise (and they have already in the US) 

Since we announced the Digital Home broadband deal for local landlords, we have had many questions about coverage, so included below is a map of current coverage and plans.  Also, if you have already taken advantage of the deal, don't forget to send an email with the property address to info@pdpla.com so that we can ensure you get the discounted prices and the landlord support. 

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a tariff charged by local councils which allows funds to be raised from new developments towards the cost of infrastructure to support development of the area. Havant has just announced its proposed new charges which are at least 50% higher for most developments.  

If you have a problem with mice in any of your properties, try WD40.

It will not get rid of them, but it will stop them squeaking.....