Welcome to your training and events guide for March. With all face to face events still on ice, here's all you need to know about what is coming up this month.
In addition to our comprehensive eLearning offering we have a wide selection of eClassroom courses to choose from throughout March, along with a packed regional and national webinar programme.
eClassroom courses
Our eClassroom courses are live, remote courses delivered via video by our expert trainers. Delegates can see the trainer and fellow students and interact via audio or the chat box. The course materials will be emailed prior to the day and regular breaks provided throughout.
We are running eClassroom events on everything from Electrical Safety to Property Tax and Landlords Update, a course that provides an update on the legal changes on the horizon.
For more information on courses and dates, and to book click here.
National webinars
Thursday, March 4th | 2pm
NRLA and Property Tribes webinar | Landlord Lens "Budget Special"
Join NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Property Tribes founder Vanessa Warwick for the monthly 'Landlord Lens' as they discuss trending topics and the impact on private landlords. This month Ben and Vanessa will be discussing the Budget, which takes place on 3rd March.
Ben and Vanessa will be taking questions. You will earn 1 CPD point for watching this webinar. For more information and to sign up click here.
Wednesday 10th March | 1pm
NRLA & TDS Webinar | Busting the myths on tenancy deposit protection
Do you want to learn more about tenancy deposit protection? Perhaps you feel you are not fully aware of everything you need to know to comply with legislation? We know tenancy deposit protection can be a confusing area for landlords, particularly new ones. In this webinar Rebecca Johnston, Director of Business Development and Managing Director of Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) Custodial, explains the truth about the myths surrounding deposit protection, from the different ways a deposit can be protected to the responsibilities that you, as a landlord, need to be aware of. To build your knowledge and debunk the myths, sign up today. If you would like to submit a question, please send to [email protected] no less than one week in advance. For more information and to sign up click here.
Wednesday 17th March | 1pm
Doug Hall from 3mc/NRLA Mortgages to chair a lender panel discussion with 3 specialist Buy to Let lender representatives discussing the following topics:
- The challenges the mortgage market has faced during the pandemic
- The impact on interest rates, lending criteria and valuations
- Product innovations as we emerge from the pandemic
- What the future holds for the BTL mortgage market
Please submit your advance questions to [email protected] by 10th of March 2021. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during the webinar. For more information and to sign up click here.
March Regional webinars
Tuesday 2nd March | 7pm
NRLA Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Webinar: Crime Special from West Yorkshire Police
Join your local reps Ruth and Lesley who will give you the latest information all landlords need to know. As part of a series of talks by the West Yorkshire Police on crime prevention for this region, they will be joined this week by Natasha Gell, West Yorkshire Police Force Drugs Coordinator, Protective Service Crime. Natasha will be speaking and taking your questions on drugs awareness, recognition of paraphernalia, awareness on drugs used by various social groups and county lines. Sign up here.
Thursday 11th March | 7pm
NRLA North East Regional Webinar: Budget & Taxation Special
This webinar will focus on dissecting the Chancellor’s Budget, set to be published on 3rd March 2021. What will it have in store for landlords? With Section 24 now biting hard and proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax, this webinar will help you to make the best of the current situation.
George Hardey, Director & Head of Tax at Waltons Clark Whitehill will be here to present and take your questions. The session will also include a general NRLA update with panel members from Archers Law answering any legal queries. This webinar is not to be missed. Sign up here.
Tuesday 16th March | 2pm
NRLA South West Local Webinar: Limited Company structures for your buy-to-lets
Joseph Carbonaro of GetGround, a respected company specialising in creating, structuring and managing Ltd companies, presents a detailed look into the creation of Limited Company structures. He will provide an overview of some of the mechanisms that are most desired when creating limited companies, looking at how we can ensure best practice when doing so including:
- How to ensure personal/portfolio limits liabilities
- What is tax efficiency and how do we become tax efficient?
- The huge value in additional company legal documentation (Owners Loans, separating economics from control etc)
- How to have maximum flexibility for decision making and future proofing.
The presentation by Joseph Carbonaro of GetGround will include a live Q&A session and will be followed by a legislative update from your regional NRLA representatives. Sign up here.
Tuesday 16th March | 6:30pm
NRLA Midlands Regional Webinar: Legislative Update and Landlord Surgery
Being a landlord has never been more challenging! Join us for our monthly update to ensure you’re up to date and compliant with all the processes and legislation that affect our business. We’ll also be holding an open landlord surgery and invite your questions in advance where possible.
Email your query to your regional representative: [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] with the subject NRLA Regional Surgery. We look forward to seeing you there. Sign up here.
Thursday 18th March | 2pm
NRLA South East Webinar – Political, Policy & Legislative Update
Your local South East Rep Team will cover key points of the Spring 2021 budget together with an in depth analysis of recent legislative changes. We will look at property repossession and discuss if you could have your legal costs covered.
Please submit any questions in advance to [email protected]. Please put March Webinar Questions in the Subject line. Sign up here.
Thursday 18th March | 4pm
NRLA & Sandwell Council Landlord Forum
Register for the next in our series of Private Landlord Forums organised jointly by the NRLA with Sandwell Council taking place at 4.00pm on Thursday 18th March 2021.
This forum is a little bit different and will focus solely on guidelines for private landlords on managing the ever increasing issue of anti-social behaviour both possibly caused by your private tenants but also possibly by individuals or groups in the locality near your rented properties.
Andrew Clarke, Anti Social Behaviour Manager of Sandwell Council will lead presentations on the following topics:
- What exactly is Anti Social Behaviour?
- Investigating complaints by neighbours or your tenants.
- Use of warning letters and ASB log sheets
- Agreeing appropriate actions
- Seeking support from Sandwell Council and/or the local police
For more information and to sign up to this webinar, click here.
Thursday 18th March | 7pm
NRLA North West Regional Webinar: Health & Safety, safe now, not sorry tomorrow. Some practical advice
This month your local Reps will be joined by Christine McGlynn and Bernadette Barrett from the HM Inspector of Health and Safety Executive.
The Health and Safety Executive is a UK Government agency responsible for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety, and welfare, and for research into occupational risks in Great Britain. Christine and Bernadette would like to share some of their experiences with you and provide some practical advice to help you as a landlord avoid unintended consequences of not taking the correct course of action.
Rob and Ruth will provide you a legislative update on what is happening in the PRS and be available to answer any questions you may have. If you would like to email a question beforehand, please drop Ruth or Rob a line and we will ask the panel on the night. For more information and to sign up click here.
Friday 19th March | 9:30am
NRLA Eastern Regional Webinar: Licensing Your Property? Is it required now?
Join Joanne along with Gavin from the NRLA policy team to learn about the different forms of licensing that can apply to landlords and properties. Do you know your selective from your mandatory? If not, this is the webinar for you. Gavin unravels some of the mystery around the three different licensing schemes in the UK. He will be explaining how they all work and how they may affect you as a landlord of both single lets and HMO's. Sign up here.
Tuesday 23rd March | 6pm
All Wales Regional Webinar
The NRLA is extremely excited to be launching our All Wales Regional Webinars which will be dedicated to Wales specific PRS topics, updates and issues. Chaired by our newly appointed Regional Representative, Gill Owens these regular meetings will keep you up to date with everything you need to know about changes and policy that affect landlords owning rental properties in Wales. Please join us for our first ever Wales Regional Webinar. It’s a busy year for Wales and the PRS so you can’t afford to miss these updates. Looking forward to seeing you all on the call. Sign up here
Thursday 25th March | 7pm
NRLA London Regional Webinar: Rent arrears? How to help tenants pay
Mediation provides a route which could be quicker, cheaper and less stressful. London NRLA Representatives are joined by guest speaker Julie Ford, an experienced mediator with a wealth of property knowledge who has helped landlords address issues with tenants in difficulties. Julie will be sharing stories that will resonate with all of us. This will be a chance to hear from each other, ask questions and engage with Julie and your reps. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You must register to join the webinar. Sign up here.
Friday 26th March | 11am
NRLA & Birmingham City Council Landlord Forum
Join us for the next in the series of Virtual Landlord Forums organised jointly by the NRLA and Birmingham City Council.
Matt Smith and Deborah Moseley will provide updates on behalf of the council on private housing enforcement and new initiatives from the Housing Options Team respectively.
Paul Campbell of Greenvision Energy will explain how to obtain and use both ECO3 and Green Homes Grant Funding collectively and separately. Finally, Don Robbie of the NRLA will present the usual Legislation and News Update for Private Landlords & Letting Agents. Sign up here.
Wednesday 31st March | 6:30pm
NRLA South East Local Meeting in Partnership with Adur and Worthing Council
Sue Bryer (NRLA Local Rep) will welcome all attendees and provide a Legislative update. Steve Hay (Adur and Worthing Council) will share any recent developments for local landlords. There will be an opportunity for Q&A. Sign up here.