For over 20 years The Property Investor Show (11 & 12 April at London ExCeL) has enabled property companies from both the UK and a broad range of international locations and the UK property investor to meet face-to-face!
Throughout that time panel debates have been a popular feature. This year’s show will – as usual – include a selection of debates – with one set to prove particularly popular.

Theatre 5 | Friday at 10.45 & Saturday at 12.00
Title: Housing Licensing, Legislation and Regulatory Compliance

With some 160 pieces of legislation and 400 regulations, landlord compliance is a complex situation and for many landlords it is a nightmare. Most of these apps whether or not the local council has a licensing scheme in place. Failure to comply with most of these legislation and regulations is a criminal offence punishable by unlimited fines and a criminal record.
This panel of leading compliance specialists and experts will answer questions on MEES (minimum energy efficiency standards) including the new EPC proposals, Housing Act and HHSRS compliance, HMO Management Regulations, Fire Safety, Selective and HMO Licensing, Tenancy management, Evictions, Council Enforcement & enforcement powers councils will have when the Renters Rights Act comes into force.

The Panel …

Host: Des Taylor is a a former portfolio Landlord and a co-founder of Landlord Licensing and Defence where he runs the legal casework division. He is an HMO Licence & Property Strategist, Defending Landlords & Letting Agents against Civil Financial Penalties and Rent Repayment Orders.
Des Represents Landlords in Licensing and Planning Applications and Defending Civil Planning Contravention Notices.

With his team in the LL&D compliance division, Phil Turtle assists landlords avoid council prosecutions by actively helping them to be compliant, on-site, with the hundreds of regulations, including …property audits …advice all aspects of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) … HMO Management Reg’s … Fire Design and Risk Assessment … Council Amenity Standards … Planning enforcement … and many more. He is an advocate for properly qualified Letting Agents providing fully managed services as the only way forward for Landlords to survive the predatory practices of councils in the future.

Sarah Poynton-Ryan is an experienced property investor, entrepreneur, and author of the bestseller Money Mechanics. She works closely with landlords navigating the challenges of portfolio growth, tenancy management and regulatory change. With property legislation and compliance evolving rapidly, Sarah understands the increasing pressures on landlords to stay ahead of new rules, licensing requirements, and legal obligations. She has seen, first hand, the risks of non-compliance – and the opportunities for those who adapt.

Nicole Barratt-Rae and her team manage HMOs across 9 different council areas from Slough to Swindon along the M4 corridor. Barratt Sale and Lettings have been a member of ARLA Propertymark since 2015 and are committed to good practice. Nicole’s background is in construction and it has always been her main aim to guide landlords and ensure they are fully compliant with legislation and regulation whilst offering tenants quality rooms with a personal service to ensure their home is secure, safe and with a modern touch.

A seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the property industry, David Votta has worked at leading lettings businesses in the South East, his expertise and exceptional customer service earning him multiple achievements. The youngest-ever President of ARLA Propertymark and now a Director on its main board, David has been instrumental in shaping industry policy in the attempt to make a fairer PRS.

 

Visitor Note: These sessions have a maximum seating capacity of 100 seats – and visitors planning to attend are advised to arrive early to secure a slot.