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ALL Wessex is the only independent landlord association operating locally in support of landlords in Bath, Bristol, North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire. A not for profit organisation, ALL Wessex is managed by a committee of dedicated volunteers.
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With changing legislation and increasing regulation within the rental sector it is important that landlords stay up to date in their knowledge and are able to discharge their duties responsibly. Mistakes can be costly and in some cases may prevent the serving of a notice to vacate on an undesirable tenant. It makes sense to stay informed!

Bristol City Council consultation on landlord penalties

Bristol City Council is going out to consultation to get feedback as to what penalties should be applied to landlords in their new civil penalty policy for housing related offences and breaches.  The consultation runs until 30 March. For more information and to take...
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Renters’Rights Act – 24 separate pieces of guidance!

The government has just published 24 pieces of guidance - see links below.  This follows the announcement that the implementation date for phase 1 will be 1 May 2026 and just goes to show what a complex piece of legislation this is! From 1 May, existing tenancies and...
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Renters’ Rights Act – 1 May 2026 start date

The government has announced that the Renters' Rights Act will come into effect on 1 May 2026.  The government has provided a roadmap - see link below. Renters' Rights Act 2025: Implementation roadmap - GOV.UK
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AWAAB’s Law is here

AWAAB's Law has just been enacted by the government.  So named after the 2 year child in Rochdale that died as a result of the terrible living conditions his  family was subjected to by the local social housing provider.  As the Minister said, everyone deserves to...
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Renters’ Reform Act – it’s landed!!

At 7.40pm on Monday 27 October 2025 a new chapter in renting in England and Wales began.  There is, as yet, no implementation date for the measures contained within the legislation but it is anticipated that there could be a delay on up to 6 months despite the calls...
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Renters’ Rights Bill – moving closer!

A date has been announced for the House of Lords Report Stage and it's 1 July.  The Lords don't appear to be especially at odds with the Commons so the third reading in the Lords is expected to take place the same day, before the bill returns to the House of Commons....
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Leicester landlords start legal action against Council ref. extortionate licensing fees

A group of around 40 letting agents and landlords are starting legal action against Leicester City Council to fight the proposed £1,290 licensing fee, which they describe as "unreasonably extortionate", for a selective licensing scheme.  Property118 carried a report...
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Just a reminder – energy improvements to PRS consultation ends this Friday 2 May

Just a reminder that you don't have long to let the government know your views on their proposals to hike minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for properties in the private rented sector.  The consultation ends on 2 May - this coming Friday. HAVE YOUR SAY!!! ...
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BREAKING NEWS!! EPC changes for new tenancies from 2028 not 2030!!

The government's consultation on EPC standards will mean that new tenancies will have to meet "C" rating by 2028 instead of the previous understanding of 2030.  The latter date will only apply to historic tenancies so that by 2030, ALL tenancies will have to be...
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Watch out if your rents aren’t at market levels!

At the committee hearing listening to evidence about the impact of the Renters' Rights Bill, the representative for Shelter raised concerns about the rent increases imposed by landlords and said that the Bill must stop ‘economic evictions’.  He added there should be a...
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What does ALL Wessex do?

Through our popular meetings held regularly in Keynsham, ALL Wessex aims to keep local landlords (Bath, NE Somerset, Bristol and South Glos) informed on local and national issues. Our Committee comprises experienced landlords and letting agents who are always willing to help and support local landlords in their quest to achieve and maintain a viable business commensurate with a good standard of service and accommodation.

To achieve this we support local landlords in their development, offer guidance and provide help. This is delivered primarily through our meetings. We stay informed by working closely with our local authorities and other relevant organisations. In all instances we work in the best interests of member landlords.

ALL Wessex focuses on issues that arise from within Local Government, an increasingly important authority since Central Government’s decentralisation and the empowerment of our local authorities.

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ALL Wessex receives donations and has access to expert help from local business sponsors.

We appreciate the funds that are kindly donated to us by our sponsors.

Funds are also raised through our role as an introducer of landlord insurance products available from “Alan Boswell Insurance“.

To encourage their continued support, please consider the services and products offered by these companies.

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