Cornwall Council, with the Cornwall Residential Landlord Association (CRLA), held a Damp and Mould Webinar recently with around 150 in attendance. Please find the Webinar’s recording link here: https://youtu.be/d3BeJoyJ9L8 The video description includes a link to resources and answers to the questions asked in the chat during the session.
Two consultations issued by goverment today: Fuel Poverty Strategy for England Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: 2025 update Links to both consultations can be found in the Consultations from Central and Local Government page of this website
Amendments to the Renters Rights Bill being debated in Parliament today.Include+ banning rent in advance payments other than payment of initial rent (deposits will not be affected so far as I can see although there is provision for a review of the deposit schemes and requirements)and+ change of date when a student can sign a … Read more
Damp and Mould WebinarCornwall Council are hosting a free Damp and Mould Webinar on Tuesday 28th January at 10-11am to discuss the causes of condensation, damp and mould, the health impacts, actions that should be taken to remove mould and available support. There will also be time for questions.You can sign up to the free … Read more
Wishing all members and friends of the Association a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
A QUICK SUMMARY OF MEASURES IN OCTOBER 2024 BUDGET This is not a full summary of the budget, just a few bullet points which may be of interest to CRLA members. Stamp duty: National insurance Income tax Capital gains tax Inheritance tax Minimum wage Local Housing Allowance Benefits Cap Tobacco Vapes Alcohol Fuel duty Private … Read more
RENTERS RIGHTS BILL PUBLISHED The first iteration of the Renters Rights Bill has been published. This is NOT the same as the Rental Reform Bill Watch the CRLA emails and newsletters for details as they are made clear. but expect, in no particular order:
DO YOU NEED TO REGISTER FOR VAT? HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a digital tool to help businesses estimate what registering for VAT may mean for them. The VAT Registration Estimator has been developed after feedback from small businesses suggested an online tool would be helpful to show when their turnover could require … Read more
SUPPORTING STOP LOAN SHARKS WEEK 13 – 19 MAY 2024 The CRLA support Stop Loan Sharks Week 13 – 19 May 2024 What Is A Loan Shark? If you can answer yes to one or more of these questions you might be borrowing from a loan shark: • Did they offer you a cash loan? … Read more
COURT FEES TO RISE ON 1st MAY 2024 It has been announced that Court fees will increase on 1st May 2024. Making a possession claim in the county court Rise from £355 to £391 A warrant of possession (Bailiffs) rise from £130 to £143 Most orders to enforce a money judgement Rise … Read more