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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!

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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Renters’ Rights Bill – key points

Set out below are the key points arising from the draft Renters' Rights Bill (source - LandlordToday). The government summarises the Bill measures as follows: Abolish section 21 evictions and move to a simpler tenancy structure where all assured tenancies are periodic...
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Renters’ Reform Bill has second reading in Parliament

Labour's relaunched Renters' Reform Bill under it's new guise as the "Renters' Rights Bill 2024" has had its second reading in Parliament.  This is part of the process of the bill passing into law.  There will be the third reading and committee stages plus it needs to...
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Bristol City Council – incompetent, dangerous or both? So what qualifies it to supervise properties in the PRS?

The report published by the Regulator for Social Housing on the state of properties managed by Bristol City Council (BCC) is a damning indictment of its competence to manage its way out of a paper bag, let alone supervise thousands of privately rented properties. What...
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Bristol City Council sets staggering licence fee!!

Bristol City Council is extending its existing licensing schemes to other parts of the city and has announced a licence fee of around £1,800, although this is subject to discounts for relevant safety and energy performance certificates. It seems that the discounts can...
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BANES hikes Mandatory licensing costs by £200 from 1 January!

Hard on the heels of the announcement that it would not be renewing its Additional licensing scheme, BANES announced a £200 hike in the cost of the Mandatory licensing scheme. A licence will now cost £895 for the 5 year period. While it has to be acknowledged that...
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Renters’ Rights Bill – moving closer!

Renters’ Rights Bill – moving closer!

Jun 14, 2025 |

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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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“.

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