NRLA & London Borough of Newham Landlords Forum

Hosted by NRLA representative, Richard Blanco with London Borough of Newham colleagues: Cllr Mohammed, Cabinet Member for Housing; Darren Levy, Director of Housing and Julie Cannard, Team Leader, Private Sector Housing Standards

1. Portfolio Planning In Uncertain Times with NRLA Representative, Richard Blanco

Where are we in the house price cycle - are you planning to buy, sell or hold?  How should you be responding to regulatory changes like the Renters Reform Bill and energy efficiency? How will rising interest rates affect your cashflow and is the UK economy heading for recession?  Richard will brief you on all the latest issues and offer some ideas on how to navigate your way forward.

2. New Licensing Designation with Helen Masterson, Service Manager for Private Sector Housing Standards, London Borough Of Newham

Following the licensing consultation earlier in 2022, Helen will provide an update on council proposals.

3. Energy Efficiency & Grants with Vincent Whyte, Team Leader, Energy Efficiency & Empty Homes Team and Meghan Kingsley-Walsh, Energy & Sustainability Officer from London Borough of Newham

Get ready for tougher energy efficiency standards due in 2025 - the latest on forthcoming regulations and grants available to landlords in the borough.

4. Understanding Rent To Rent with Iyabo Agiri

Some landlords engage third party agents to let their houses by the room.  But Rent to Rent as it is called has had some negative press in the past.  Iyabo Agiri prides herself on managing rent to rent scenarios professionally for landlords.  Richard will interview her about best practice, the pitfalls to look out for and what motivates her to manage properties for others.

5. London Borough Of Newham Public Health Team Update with Hafsa Elmi, Senior Strategist, Newham Public Health

Hafsa will provide a briefing on the public health impacts of cold homes and how energy efficiency can improve outcomes.