Landlord's Newsletter May 2024

Oxford City Council sent this bulletin at 13-05-2024 12:01 PM BST

May 2024

Landlord Forum Slides

Thank you to those landlords and agents that came to our forum on the 25th of April 2024. You can find the slides along with visual audio recording on our Landlord and Agent Resource page (scroll down to the end).

https://www.oxford.gov.uk/landlords-agents/landlord-agent-resources

We apologise for the delay in making the slides available, this was due to the time taken for ICT to amend the website.

If you have any suggestions for topics for the November 2024 Landlord Forum please email psst@oxford.gov.uk

LLAS & Partners Annual Summer Training & Networking Event 11 July 2024

Oxford City Council’s Accreditation scheme provider, London Landlord Accreditation Scheme (LLAS) will be hosting its Annual Summer Training, Networking & BBQ Event, on Thursday 11 July 2024, from: 11:30am to 6pm at The Taj Hotel, 54 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AF.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain valuable insights from real experts in the field and stay updated on the latest legal developments. The event includes a talk, Q&A & Networking, all from specialist practitioners, aiming to bring you up to date with the law and keeping you informed of any new developments on the horizon.

The Price is as follows:

ATLAS ONLY ACCREDITED LANDLORDS £100
Other attendees £135

How to get your tickets:

To book online visit LLAS Summer Training, Networking Event & BBQ – 11 July 2024 - London Property Licensing
Pay online at https://www.londonlandlords.org.uk/payment/
Request for an invoice with a PO number or pay online.

Phone LLAS/ATLAS staff on 0207 974 6975/ 0207974 2839 & pay over the phone.

Feedback from Landlords and Property Professionals on HHSRS Guidance

We would like feedback from landlords on what guidance would be helpful on the Housing Act 2004 Housing Health and Safety Rating System. Would you mind taking 2-3 minutes to complete this form? It would be great if you can submit your response by May 25, 2024.

https://forms.office.com/e/AYqMSRLRjL

We already have information available our landlord and agent resource webpage https://www.oxford.gov.uk/landlords-agents/landlord-agent-resources

Inspection checklists (one for HMOs and one for selective licensing properties)
HHSRS explanation (including audio-visual recording)

The government has also produced these guidance documents on the HHSRS

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/housing-health-and-safety-rating-system-guidance-for-landlords-and-property-related-professionals

Refugee Resettlement Scheme

Are you looking for long-term tenants?

Beam, an award winning organisation housing 120 refugee families across the UK in 2023, is collaborating with Oxford City Council to support 8 Afghan refugee families into private rented housing. Benefits of joining the scheme:

Fully screened tenants- our families are fully supported to rent in the private rented sector
£1000 Finder’s Fee
2 months rent in advance
5 weeks deposit
Void period-rent and council tax paid
Long-term support from Asylum Welcome and Beam’s Tenancy Management Team
Selective Licensing costs covered
Potential for further incentives

If you have properties within Oxford City which are coming available between 2024-2025, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Iona Thompson (Senior Operations Executive) at iona@beam.org (Ref: Oxford City Property)

Upcoming Landlord Forum Autumn 2024

Our next landlord forum will be in-person on 6th of November 2024 in the Assembly Room, Oxford Town Hall at 10.00am.

You must book your place in advance, as capacity is limited, using the Eventbrite link below. If you do not book in advance, then we cannot guarantee you a space.

Topics covered in the session will be confirmed later.

Sign up by clicking here.

Contact Details

Single occupancy/family property (Non HMO)

E: psst@oxford.gov.uk

T: 01865 252658

HMO Enquiries

E:hmos@oxford.gov.uk

T: 01865 252211

Selective Licence Applications E: propertylicensing@oxford.gov.uk

T: 01865 252285

HMO Licence Applications E: hmoapplication@oxford.gov.uk

T: 01865 252307

www.oxford.gov.uk

01865 249811

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