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Stafford Landlord Forum
posted: 03/02/2012
Wednesday 8 February 2012 starting at 6pm in the Walton room at Stafford Borough Councils Civic Cent... more >
Landlord Forum - Wednesday 15th February 2012
posted: 31/01/2012
All landlords operating in North & Central Staffordshire are invited along to the forum on 15 Februa... more >
Safe and Sound Homes Road Show
posted: 17/01/2012
Wednesday 1 February 2012
9.30am – 4.30pm
Outside the film theatre & in the Flaxman Building, ... more >
Winter 2012 Newsletter
posted: 16/01/2012
The landlord newsletter for Winter 2012 is now available via the download page for members only
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Keele University Housing Fair
posted: 21/12/2011
Keele University Students Union is holding a Housing Fair on January 26th 2012.... more >
Accommodation wanted by staff at Keele Uni
posted: 20/12/2011
From Feb 2012 Keele Uni are asking for landlords to advertise accommodation which would be suitable ... more >
Landlords Newsletter - Autumn 2011
posted: 17/10/2011
The newsletter for Autumn 2011 is now available via the download page for members only
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Selective Licensing Approval in Tunstall
posted: 11/08/2011
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Cabinet have approved the designation of two areas of Tunstall as sele... more >
Landlord Newsletter Summer 2011
posted: 24/06/2011
The newsletter for Summer 2011 is now available via the download page for members only
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New Landlord Handbook
posted: 28/01/2010
A new Landlord Handbook was launched at the Accreditation Networks (ANUK) Conference held at Greenwi... more >
NS Warm Zone discounted measures now only £99 each
posted: 21/04/2009
North Staffs Warm Zone have now dropped the cost of loft and cavity wall insulation from £149 to £99... more >
Gas safety is changing from 1 April 2009
posted: 24/03/2009
What does this mean for landlords and tenants?
There will be a new gas registration scheme fr... more >
Mayors Housing Green Paper Stakeholder Event
posted: 20/03/2009
Landlords who rent out properties in the Stoke-on-Trent area are invited to attend a meeting to disc... more >
Elected Mayors Green Paper on Housing
posted: 05/03/2009
The Elected Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent has launched his Green paper on Housing and is asking for commen... more >
RENEW: ‘Credit Crunch’ – Have your say …
posted: 05/03/2009
Renew North Staffs would like to invite landlords to take part in their first survey of residential ... more >
New Gas Safe Register starts 1 April 2009
posted: 20/01/2009
A new gas safety regime comes into force on 1 April 2009 that replaces CORGI registration.
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National Fire Safety Guidance for housing
posted: 02/10/2008
New national guidance on fire safety in residential accommodation was formally launched on 23 July 2... more >
Empty Property Matching Service
posted: 21/08/2008
Accredited landlords interested interested in expanding their property portfolio by purchasing an em... more >
£885m of tenants deposits safeguarded under TDP
posted: 08/04/2008
The Department of Communities and Local Government posted a news article on their website on 2 April... more >
Energy Performance Certificates Update
posted: 22/10/2007
Rented properties will require an EPC as from 1 October 2008. This will apply to new tenancies - no... more >
Smokefree England - 1 July 2007
posted: 28/06/2007
Further guidance on the application of smokefree legislation to the common parts of HMOs and purpose... more >
Tenancy Deposit Protection
posted: 14/03/2007
From 6 April 2007, all deposits taken by landlords and letting agents in relation to assured shortho... more >
Free Home Fire Safety Checks
posted: 17/01/2007
The Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are offering to undertake a free Home Fire Safety Check to... more >
Further Guidance for Landlords on the HHSRS
posted: 12/12/2006
A 72 page landlords guide entitled HHSRS; Guidance for Landlords and Property Related Professionals,... more >
CHANGES TO FIRE SAFETY IN HMOS-INFORMATION EVENTS
posted: 05/10/2006
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) comes into force in October 2006. To help land... more >
NEW PROCEDURE FOR USING PROPERTY SHOP
posted: 15/09/2006
We have updated the procedure to help accredited landlords who use the Property Shop on the Scheme w... more >
HOW ARE WE DOING? PROGRESS SURVEY RESULTS
posted: 25/07/2006
Thank you to all those landlords who completed and returned the progress survey that was sent out in... more >
Helping tenants to find a deposit
posted: 14/06/2006
Various schemes are now in operation to help potential tenants to access the private rented sector w... more >
STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS DISTRICT COUNCIL JOIN
posted: 02/06/2006
We are pleased to announce that Staffordshire Moorlands District Council have recently signed up as ... more >
Need a Builder? Help is on its Way
posted: 11/04/2006
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been working with Staffordshire Trading Standards, Age Concern, Home... more >
Landlord Grants
posted: 12/01/2006
Please contact the relevant local authority in which the property requiring grant assistance is loca... more >
Gas Safety
posted: 28/06/2004
CORGI produce a selection of leaflets which are available free of charge.... more >
General Property News
Council outlines plans for tackling homelessness
posted: 31/01/2012
A council has launched a new strategy for tackling homelessness which includes putting expert domest... more >
Research questions prime ministers rent claim
posted: 31/01/2012
Research the prime minister claims shows rents are falling across the country actually shows they ar... more >
Government ahead of schedule for releasing land
posted: 31/01/2012
Housing minister Grant Shapps has told MPs that the government is ahead of schedule in its plans to ... more >
Bank predicts house builder recovery
posted: 31/01/2012
An investment bank has provided a timely boon to the house building market by recommending investors... more >
Landlord reveals plans for £12m redevelopment
posted: 31/01/2012
A social landlord has announced plans for a £12 million redevelopment of a housing estate.... more >
Agencies to pilot anti-social behaviour trigger
posted: 31/01/2012
The government is to pilot the use of a ‘community trigger’ to force agencies to take action against... more >
Liverpool signs up to No Second Night Out
posted: 31/01/2012
A campaign which has helped rough sleepers in London get off the streets of the capital is to be lau... more >
Welfare reforms will halt building of family homes
posted: 31/01/2012
The coalition government’s welfare reforms will prevent landlords from building family-sized homes, ... more >
Contractor targets growth thanks to order book
posted: 31/01/2012
A major contractor has reported that its revenues and earnings are progressing as expected following... more >
Charity funding to help with shared room rate cut
posted: 31/01/2012
A charity has been awarded government funding to help individuals hit by cuts to the benefits availa... more >
Tenants demand protection from welfare cuts
posted: 31/01/2012
Campaigners are calling on social landlords not to evict tenants who fall behind on rent payments be... more >
ALMO teaches tenants to maintain their homes
posted: 31/01/2012
An arm’s-length management organisation is offering DIY training to tenants to help them improve the... more >
Housing experts warn of homelessness threat
posted: 31/01/2012
The government has been warned that its plans for welfare reform are likely to have an impact on hom... more >
Home secretary to reveal plans to fight ASB
posted: 31/01/2012
Plans to give communities more protection from anti-social behaviour are to be revealed today by the... more >
Affordable homes development falling in London
posted: 31/01/2012
The Olympics is boosting house building in London but development of affordable housing has reduced,... more >
TMO rejected at third time of trying
posted: 31/01/2012
A Tenant Management Organisation which had hoped to take control of 1,842 homes has had its bid to m... more >
Labour wants benefit cap to be set locally
posted: 31/01/2012
Labour has called for the proposed total benefits cap to be set locally rather than at the national ... more >
New bond raises £40 million
posted: 31/01/2012
Places for People has raised £40 million from investors after officially launching a new retail bond... more >
Consultants join forces to create network
posted: 31/01/2012
Eight housing consultancy groups and individuals have joined together to launch a network for social... more >
Uncertainty in house market keeps prices flat
posted: 31/01/2012
House prices have not increased for 18 months, according to data published by Hometrack today.... more >
New data reveals the truth about school performance
posted: 31/01/2012
New data, released today for the first time, reveals the truth about the performance of every second... more >
NLA comments on Autumn Statement
posted: 31/01/2012
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Election date announced for local mayors
posted: 31/01/2012
The government has announced the election date for mayoral elections in cities that choose to have m... more >
NLA comments on London Assembly Investigation into Private Housing
posted: 31/01/2012
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NLA Comments on London Mayoral Candidates Housing Proposals
posted: 31/01/2012
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Landlords Urged to Protect Properties During Cold Weather
posted: 31/01/2012
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Landlords Urged to Report Rents to Local Valuation Office
posted: 31/01/2012
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NLA Issues Advice for Would-be Landlords
posted: 31/01/2012
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NLA Doubles Number of Accredited Landlords
posted: 31/01/2012
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NLA comments on Housing Benefit Statistics released by DWP
posted: 31/01/2012
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NLA Donates to Homeless Charity Crisis
posted: 31/01/2012
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NLA Focus - In the News
posted: 31/01/2012
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Fire Statistics Monitor: April 2011 to September 2011
posted: 31/01/2012
The latest National Statistics on fires, casualties, false alarms and non-fire incidents attended by... more >
Over 150 councils already pledging to freeze or cut council tax
posted: 31/01/2012
Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has praised councils that have already signalled they intend... more >
Bob Neill: Cash injection to support coalfield communities into the future
posted: 31/01/2012
Communities Minister Bob Neill has confirmed a further £22 million to help former coalfield communit... more >
DCLG and Government Offices spending data November 2011
posted: 31/01/2012
Details of the spending data for DCLG and Government Offices for November 2011. (continues...)... more >
Pickles: Markets first to breathe new life into town centres
posted: 31/01/2012
Markets across the country are seizing the initiative and leading the drive to revitalise the nation... more >
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