Broxbourne Landlords Forum

This event is in person only - you can only take part by coming to the meeting.  Unfortunately it is not possoble to attend online and the meeting will not be recorded.

Hosted by NRLA Representative, Richard Blanco

1. Regulatory Briefing & Housing Market Update with Richard Blanco, NRLA Representative

Get up to date on all the latest developments with The Renters Reform Bill and other regulatory business.  Where is the housing market heading in 2024 and how far are we from the first Bank of England base rate cut?

2. Property Abandonment & Death Of A Tenant with Ibrahim Balta, Senior Litigation Solictor, Broxbourne Borough Council

What is the procedure if a tenant abandons the property? In the tragic scenario of a tenant passing away, how would you go about gaining possession?  What is best practice for dealing with the family, bank transactions and outstanding or overpaid rent?  Ibrahim will gives us a full briefing with an opportunity for querstions.

3. Discussion: How Do You Feel About Being A Landlord?  Facilitated by Richard Blanco, NRLA Representative

28% of landlords have told NRLA researchers that they plan to sell in the next 12 months - but 8% are still planning to buy.  The growth of regulation, negative press and attitudes from politicians, high lending costs and a punitive taxation regime are some of the driving factors.  Those that can adapt their business models may see the sell off as an opportunity to expand.  How are you feeling about being a landlord?  Are you one of the landlords who bought in the 1990s who is cashing in and retiring?  Maybe you are focussing on short lets or HMOs. The 2010s was the decade of capital growth in the South East - do you think we will see capital growth in the next decade?  Richard will lead the discussion and we want to hear what you think.