Breakout sessions

Changes to the Eviction Process - Don't get caught out!

Gary Bovan, High Court Enforcement Group

Gary has been at the heart of the new changes to the CPR rules at the highest levels. Where speed is essential to obtain your residential property back, he will guide you through the new process and explain the quickest way to get your keys back.
Gary and his team enforces Writs of possessions on a daily basis and he is at the cutting edge of evictions.  He recognises that it is important to get your stock back within the shortest period of time.
He will endeavour to weave through the red tape and deliver a presentation in plain English, covering the new process to transfer a case to the High Court and then enforcing it.

Ian Comben and Pat Maslen, Lloyds Bank

Ian Comben will give a run through of Lloyd’s sector specialism, how they manage clients accounts, online payments systems etc. More importantly would like to understand from the audience what they would be looking for from a bank to stand us out from the competition.

This session will include a breakout group discussion on what delegates would expect to see from an ‘excellent’ bank and what support they would be looking for.

Jason Oldham and Jodie Horgan, Pi Property Insurance

Hot topics for Property Managers will bring you up to date on such things as the latest developments in insurance legislation and regulation that impact on you; what you need to know about Flood Re and; the unforeseen risks associated with modern methods of construction and their impact on insurance. Plus the chance to put your insurance questions to our team.

Nadiya Virani-Bland, Brethertons

In a time with a quickly aging population, you will find yourselves with more and more leaseholders who do not have the capacity to deal with their own finances.  If arrears are accruing, who do you approach for payment of your service charges and ground rent and how can you ensure that you are dealing with the correct person?

Nadiya Virani-Bland will cover these questions, with practical advice and examples to enable your teams to understand the processes involved.

Amanda Gourlay, Tanfield Chambers

Time in the FTT is precious: this breakout session will highlight the key points on which to focus before and during Tribunal applications, including how to make best use of your time and resources.

It will then move on to the hardy perennial that is legal costs, their recoverability and the limitations that apply, with consideration of the impact of section 131 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016, and, if it has been handed down by then, a review of the Upper Tribunal’s decision on the exercise of the FTT’s rule 13 costs discretion.
 

Gavin Whitehouse and Gemma Edwards, PKF Cooper Parry

With the increase of mixed use property developments and conversions, managing agents are facing a wide range of difficult issues, none more so than how to account for variable service charges.

PKF Cooper Parry will discuss:

• The accounting framework to be adopted and relevant guidance
• Independent examination of year end accounts
• Internal accounting issues, systems and VAT treatment

Jeff Platt, IRPM

Jeff Platt has 30 years experience of both commercial and residential property management and residential sales. He was a LVT panel member and became CEO of IRPM in 2002. He has extensive experience of residential leasehold property management with specialist expertise relating to the management and sale of retirement properties.

Jeff will be discussing the ever changing landscape of the sector and how IRPM membership could benefit you.  He will also be on hand to answer any queries you may have through the weekend.

Brian Auld and Katherine Cereghino, Brethertons

During the course of the purchase and/or sale of a business most of the time is spent reviewing the documentation of the target company. Our presentation will both explain the transaction process and the best ways of archiving, presenting and reviewing documentation. So whether you are considering a sale or purchase or simply want to know what good housekeeping you should carry out to properly maintain your records, do join us. There will be plenty of time for Q&As.

Alternatively:

•      Why not book a one to one with either of our speakers (Brian Auld & Katherine Cereghino); 
•      Ask for our transaction information pack 

Fiona Hewitt & James Attew, Brethertons

Unauthorised subletting of residential property by tenants is unfortunately nothing new, but with the rapid rise of specialist short-term letting websites such as AirBnB, tenants have easy and instant access to a market for subletting property that is worldwide in scope – it is reasonable to anticipate that instances of unauthorised subletting will increase significantly.

Fiona Hewitt and James Attew, Solicitors specialising in residential leasehold law, aim to provide landlords and managing agents with practical guidance regarding how an authorised sublet may affect the landlord/agent; how to guard against this issue arising; in the event of an unauthorised sublet, what action can be taken in response; and relevant legal updates.

Round table with Anthony Essien, LEASE and Alan Wake, National Leasehold Group

In recent times there has been a great deal of discussion about the rise and rise of Housing Associations within the block management sector. From one conference to the next you will have listened to different Housing Associations talk about how the private and social sectors seemingly work at odds with each other when in fact more would be achieved from a joined up approach. There are now more organisations seeking to bring each side together to build a much stronger relationship for a better future.

Anthony Essien and Alan Wake will moderate and lead a round table discussion designed to encourage free speech. This session, which will be held behind closed doors and operate under Chatham House Rules, will bring private Managing Agents together with their Housing Associations counterpart to openly and honestly discuss the successes, frustrations and headaches of running developments between them.

Please note that these sessions will be restricted to 20 people and are to be interactive, therefore you must be prepared to share your views and most importantly listen to others.

Claire Halle-Smith, Brethertons

Currently featuring heavily in the news, this Data Protection and Privacy breakout session is designed to address the obligations of organisations within the PM industry, identify risks and suggest practical solutions. Our break-out follows on from the keynote speech by Joff Gray of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and will focus on areas such as:

• operating within a landlord/agent relationship  
• identifying your responsibilities to leaseholders
• Managing Agents as data processors and controllers
• reviewing the impending changes in law and how these may affect your business.

  We will ensure that there is plenty of time for Q&As including any matters raised by the ICO in their presentation.

Dr Nigel Glen, ARMA

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