Future of the Private Rental Sector Conference 2025
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Overview
The UK Private Rental Sector is undergoing a significant transformation. Legislative changes and shifting market dynamics are causing many landlords to reconsider their portfolios. With the prospect of fewer properties on the market and demand remaining high, the interplay between these new regulations and the market remains to be seen.
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Agenda
Registration
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Joshua Davies, Private Rented Sector Programme Manager, Nationwide Foundation (CONFIRMED)
Keynote: Recent Legislative Reforms in the Private Rental Sector
- Analysis of the Renters’ (Rights) Bill and its implications for landlords and tenants.
- Landlord Confidence
- Challenges to Implementing and Enforcing the Law
Ben Beadle, Chief Executive, National Residential Landlords Association (CONFIRMED)
DASH Services and DASH Landlord Accreditation
Linda Cobb OBE, Decent and Safe Homes (DASH) Principal Manager, DASH Services (CONFIRMED)
Questions & Answers
Comfort Break
Keynote: Dealing with Dispute Resolutions in the Private Rented Sector
- Letting issues and the role of the Property Ombudsman
- The importance of good relationships between landlords, tenants and agents
- How the Property Ombudsman works to support those relationships
- The future role of the proposed PRS Landlord Ombudsman
Lesley Horton, Interim Ombudsman, The Property Ombudsman (CONFIRMED)
Case Study:
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Why domestic abuse is a housing issue
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The impact of domestic abuse on your property and rental income
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Solutions for protecting your investment and retaining good tenants
Nicki Clarke, Head of Housing, Standing Together (CONFIRMED)
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Questions & Answers
Lunch Break & Networking
Breakout Networking
An opportunity to network with property professionals across the public and private sector.
Case Study: What Happens after the Renters’ Rights Bill?
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What to watch out for as the new law comes into force
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Challenges to implementing and enforcing the law
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Gaps that renters could still fall through.
Ben Twomey, Chief Executive, Generation Rent (CONFIRMED)
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Keynote: How Property Agent Redress Schemes Can Support Private Renting Enforcement
Sean Hooker, Head of Redress, The Property Redress (CONFIRMED)
Case Study: This is England’s Housing Emergency
Connie Cullen, Head of Community Services – South, Shelter
Questions and Answers
Chairs closing remarks
Conference Close
Previous Speakers
Peter Kemp
Professor of Public Policy
University of Oxford
Chris Norris
Policy Director
NRLA
Judith Banjoko
Director of Services
Shelter
Linda Cobb OBE
DASH Services Manager
DASH/Derby City Council
Ruth Robertson
Acquisition Manager/PRS
Brighton & Hove council
Ben Twomey
Chief Executive
Generation Rent
Testimonials
“Excellent hosting and speakers. very informative.”
“Excellent speakers and professionally managed. Excellent information source.”
“Very informative event, and an array of guest speakers which helped understand how other councils and districts are managing PRS.”
“Online therefore easy to access with restrictions on travel and spending.”
“This was my first online event and I must say that I was very impressed by the knowledge of the speakers and the range of topics covered.”
Why You Should Attend?
✓ Gain key insights from experts from across policy, enforcement, and the private rental sector
✓ Hear the latest developments from across the regulatory landscape and insight on potential impacts on both Renters and the market more broadly
✓ Networking opportunities with speakers and senior colleagues from across the Housing and Rental sector
✓ Gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota
Who Should Attend?
| Job Title Example | Organisation Examples |
| Housing Enforcement Officers | Local Councils |
| Policy Leads | Central Government |
| Private Rental Professionals | Private Letting Agencies |
| Housing Developers | Property Development |
Pricing Options
PRIVATE SECTOR
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
PUBLIC SECTOR
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
Sponsorship
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If your products, services, and solutions can support our audiences in their roles, and you want to make connections and generate new business with key stakeholders, decision makers, and influencers, then please contact us HERE
IMPORTANT: There are only a small number of sponsorship opportunities available to ensure maximum exposure and ROI – contact us today to secure your place.
Virtual vs F2F
Whilst F2F provide better options for networking, there are many distinct advantages of sponsoring our online conferences including:
- Wider geographical reach of delegates and a different audience who prefer online to f2f
- Lower sponsorship package costs
- No travel/accommodation
- Less time out of the office
- No stand materials required (lower costs)
- 1 of only 2 sponsors involved – less competition on the day
- Prime speaking slot in the morning of the conference including Q&A – less distractions and easier for delegates to hear/absorb information
- Receive all delegate data after the conference to follow-up directly with those who attend and don’t attend (small % but still key stakeholders)
- Ongoing exposure via OnDemand access (coming soon)
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