Event Speakers

 David d’Orton-Gibson -CEO & Founder of Training for Professionals (TFP).  David will give bring us all up to date with PRS law including: Courts and Tribunals, Compliance, and robust enforcement, Dispute resolution, End of arbitrary rent review clauses, Introduction of a PRS ombudsman, Ban on no DSS & no children adverts. Decent Homes Standard, EPCs Update  as well as practical advice on getting properties fully compliant". 

David has worked for many years in the letting industry and has first-hand experience of most roles involved in lettings. For over 30 years he has worked full time running training and consultancy for landlords and agents throughout England and Wales. He teaches public courses as well as running In House courses for local authorities, letting agents, landlord associations, housing associations, colleges and other bodies. Widely respected for his technical knowledge and teaching style, David combines an authoritative understanding of the legal framework with practical suggestions on working with people and presents in an engaging style.  For more info visit:  Home - TFP Online  

Peter Littlewood- Founder & Director of iHowz  & LLAS/ATLAS Trainer. Peter will be hosting the event as Master of Ceremony, Chair of LLAS/ATLAS.

Peter has been involved in the rental market since the early 80’s – so has a wealth of knowledge. Peter is anxious to rid the industry of its negative views, especially that it is full of ‘rogue landlords’.  In his view there are three types of landlords:- those who know what they are doing; those who don’t, but try hard – they to be trained through LLAS; and those who won’t do as they are supposed to do, even if they know.  They are not ‘rogues’ but criminals and should be prosecuted. The industry does not want them. For more info visit:  www.ihowz.uk

Jeni Browne, Business Development Manager – Jeni will speak on Essential Buy to Let Market Insights and Landlord Opportunities. Given the current economic and political landscape, what is the future for buy to let mortgage interest rates? Jeni gives expert analysis and insight into the current mortgage market, ongoing legislation debates, and how the upcoming election could impact the rental market. Plus, she discusses the opportunities landlords should be taking advantage of.

  With more than 20 years' mortgage industry experience, Jeni has an unrivalled knowledge of the buy to let and residential mortgage industry. She is a frequent speaker at property investment events with a real knack for explaining complex, jargon-filled funding concepts clearly and concisely. A landlord herself, Jeni really understands the challenges the Private Rental Sector faces and regularly advocates for landlords in her contributions to the national and industry press.

Pete Blackmore -Partner and Head of Litigation at SCS Law - Pete’s presentation will be on the Common Mistakes and Pitfalls. How to Avoid Them. Over the course of the last 15 years the law has become increasingly complex for landlords. Licenses, deposits, gas certificates, how to rent guides, periodical renewals, etc. Pete will identify some of the common mistakes made by landlords and explain what you should expect if you need to go Court to recover your property.

Pete completed the Bar Vocational Training Course in 2006 and after working for over 3 years as an Advocate attending hearings for solicitors he joined SCS Law’s sister firm, LPC Law, as an Advocacy Manager, providing advice and training to advocates at Court. In 2013 Pete qualified as a solicitor and in 2021 he became the Head of Litigation. Pete believes in providing clear pragmatic advice at a fair price. He recently acted for the successful Respondent in the Court of Appeal in Thomson, Snell & Passmore v. Kenig a landmark case concerning a challenge to solicitors’ costs. For more info visist  SCS Law (scs-law.co.uk)

Hannah Price- Head of PRS Access to Justice, DLUHC - Renters Reform Bill - Hannah & Mel will provide an overview of the government's reforms to the private rented sector through the Renters (Reform) Bill, as it progresses through parliament and moves towards implementation. The Renters (Reform) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to “bring in a better deal for renters”, including abolishing section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions and reforming landlord possession grounds. It will legislate for reforms set out in the private rented sector white paper published in June 2022

Hannah is head of the Private Rented Sector Access to Justice team in DLUHC, with responsibility for court digitisation, the Private Rented Sector Landlord Ombudsman and agent redress. Prior to that, Hannah was Deputy Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, and previously held roles in Cabinet Office, DWP, DEFRA and the Department of Health.

Melora Jezierska, Head of PRS Enforcement, DLUHC - Renters Reform Bill - Hannah & Mel will provide an overview of the government's reforms to the private rented sector through the Renters (Reform) Bill, as it progresses through parliament and moves towards implementation. The Renters (Reform) Bill will deliver on the government’s commitment to “bring in a better deal for renters”, including abolishing section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions and reforming landlord possession grounds. It will legislate for reforms set out in the private rented sector white paper published in June 2022

Melora is head of private rented sector enforcement in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). She has worked in various roles on housing and local government policy in DLUHC for the past five years, and before that held policy roles in HM Treasury and the charity sector.

Azad Ayub  Founder and Managing Director of Azad Ayub Limited - Azad will give us an insight on what it takes for one to be successful in Property Investment and management for over 40 years  

  Azad   is a civil engineer with an MSc & DIC from the Imperial College, London. He has worked on and led numerous design and construction projects both within the United Kingdom and overseas. He now focuses more on his property ownership, management and development business, which was established over 40 years ago and has been operating successfully since, catering to the niche student and young professional accommodation market and employing around 20 people, with assets in the UK, USA, Spain and Pakistan. Azad continues to maintain strong associations with well-known local and international professional organisations and regularly supports charities and engages in charitable projects both locally and abroad. Over the years, both Azad and his business have won numerous awards for their continued commitment to green issues, staff training and talent development.