Leading business journalist to host the UK Housing Conference

Award winning business journalist, Steph McGovern, will host the NRLA’s annual UK Housing Conference at a critical time for the private rented sector.

The co-host of ‘The Rest is Money’ podcast with ITV Political Editor Robert Peston, McGovern brings a wealth of experience on money and business issues. This includes time as a business presenter for BBC Breakfast and presenting the BBC’s flagship consumer affairs programme, Watchdog. 

The conference, taking place on 5th November at Liverpool’s Exhibition Centre, comes at an important time for the rental sector amidst major reforms in the Renters’ Rights Bill, plans for new energy efficiency standards and talk of further tax hikes.

The annual event will give housing providers across the country cutting edge insights and advice on how to navigate the changes ahead and explore the future direction of the sector.

Delegates will also be able to access the latest advice on investment strategies and the services offered by the NRLA’s array of commercial partners and suppliers covering everything from mortgage advice, insurance and effective property management.  

Ben Beadle, Chief Executive at the National Residential Landlords Association, said: 

“Steph’s wealth of experience on business and finance issues will come to the fore at what will be a vital conference for the sector.

“Amidst a blizzard of changes, this year’s event will be essential for all those wanting to get ahead of the game and take advantage of the expert insights that will be on offer.” 

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Notes

•    The NRLA’s UK Housing Conference 2025 will be held at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool, on 5 November 2025. If you’d like to sign up as a delegate or register as a conference sponsor, click here for further details on how to do so.

•    Further information about the NRLA can be found at www.nrla.org.uk.  It posts on X @NRLAssociation.

•    The NRLA’s press office can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or by calling 0300 131 6363.

About Steph

•    Steph McGovern is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster. McGovern co-hosts The Rest is Money with Robert Peston, exploring economic issues that impact our daily lives, decoding business jargon, and revisiting major financial events of the past fifty years. Known for her frequent appearances on Have I Got News For You and various TV and radio panel shows, Steph also presented Channel 4’s live daily lunchtime magazine show, Steph Packed Lunch. With over twenty years in financial journalism, including eight years on BBC Breakfast, Steph has travelled across the UK, reporting economic news and broadcasting live from over five hundred businesses. Her mission is to uncover and explain the real economy, engaging with everyone from factory workers to FTSE 100 CEOS. The commitment continued on her Channel 4 show, featuring segments like the Small Business Market and Job Clinic.