Dear All

An exciting Scheme is being launched on September 6th to help promote the benefits of being a good landlord, called the Thames Gateway Landlord Accreditation Scheme. The Scheme promotes the improvement of safety standards and being fuel efficient and is  voluntary for any landlord. The Scheme gives either a bronze, silver or gold award to landlords depending on the properties heating, level of insulation, annual gas safety records and draughtproofing.

The benefits of the accreditation are that landlords can be invited on a course for how to begin and end tenancies, newsletters, leaflets and advice. A similar Scheme has already been set up in London and has been hailed as a success, and many more areas are expected to set up schemes.

To apply simply contact the Southend On Sea Council Housing team on 01702 215002.

Mike