Your training and events update for June

Welcome to your training and events guide for June.

In addition to our comprehensive eLearning offering we have a wide selection of eClassroom courses to choose from throughout the month, along with a packed national and regional webinar programme.

eClassroom courses

Our eClassroom courses are live, remote courses delivered via video by our expert trainers.

We have 21 courses running this month, including our Fundamentals courses, specifically designed for landlords, HMO landlords and agents, as well as others including The Key to Property Investment, Basic Electrical Awareness and Gaining Possession.

For more information on courses and dates, and to book click here.

We also have a full eLearning programme, with courses available at a time to suit you. For more information and to book click here.

We also have a packed programme of online national and regional webinars.

National webinars

NRLA and Property Tribes webinar | Landlord Lens

03/06/2021 | 2pm-3pm

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.

Ben and Vanessa will be taking questions. Please send your questions to [email protected] by 9am Thursday 27th May 2021.

You will earn 1 CPD point for watching this webinar.

NRLA Webinar | Introduction to Zero Deposit for Landlords

09/06/2021 | 1pm-2pm

With an abundance of experience in the PRS, Tiffany Guymer knows the challenges that landlords face around safeguarding their property. In recent years, deposit alternative services have innovated the market however there is still some insecurity amongst landlords.

Tiffany will talk about the benefits of Zero Deposit™, instill confidence, bust myths and give landlords an understanding of how a deposit alternative service could work for landlords.

Please send your questions to [email protected] by 9am Wednesday 2nd June 2021.

You will earn 1 CPD point for watching this webinar.

NRLA Webinar | Back to the new normal: Property management after the pandemic

23/06/2021 | 2pm-3pm

As restrictions ease and life begins to return to normal for landlords and tenants alike, many of the temporary rules that landlords have been following will come to an end over the next few months.

During the pandemic a number of new laws came into force, changing the way landlords will manage their properties permanently such as breathing space, right to rent updates and changes to possession.

Join Alex Nolan, NRLA trainer and James Wood, NRLA Senior Policy Officer, as they cover what changed permanently during the pandemic and what the new normal looks like for landlords.

Please send your questions to [email protected] by 9am Wednesday 16th June 2021.

You will earn 1 CPD point for watching this webinar.

Regional webinars

NRLA & LB Barking and Dagenham Landlords Forum

01/06/2021 | 7pm-8.30pm

Join NRLA Representative, Richard Blanco and other speakers to discuss the latest issues facing landlords and letting agents in Barking & Dagenham.

After Covid – What Next For London Landlords? with Richard Blanco: A summary of the latest legislative changes and some of the forthcoming trends to look out for. How should you be moving your business forward as we come out of Covid restrictions?
Furnished or Unfurnished? with Zoe Bywater, Director of Lettings at Belvoir: Is it best to let furnished or unfurnished? How much should you spend on white goods and to what extent should you tailor the furniture to the needs of one particular tenant. Richard gets some top tips from Zoe, with a chance for you to ask questions
Capital Letters: Capital letters is a collaboration between London boroughs looking to secure properties from landlords for people in housing need.
Licensing update: A colleague from Barking & Dagenham licensing team will update us on all the latest licensing information.

NRLA & Worcestershire District Councils Joint Landlord Meeting

08/06/2021 | 2pm- 3.45pm

Register for a free place (open to al local private landlords & letting agents) to attend the first virtual meeting jointly organised by the NRLA and Local Authorities in Worcestershire. Joint NRLA and Worcestershire Councils

Agenda

2pm Welcome, Agenda and Webinar Housekeeping - Don Robbie, Local Representative NRLA 2.05pm Latest Possession Legislation and importance of Mediation - Don Robbie and Naomi Morris, Principal Housing Officer, Homeless & Allocations, Wychavon & Malvern Hills District Council
2.30pm Universal Credit & applying for an APA (direct payment of housing element) - Gwyneth Sherriff, DWP Partnership Manager
2.55pm Maintaining property standards during the Covid Pandemic - outline guidance Richard Osborne Principal Environmental Health Officer, Wyre Forest DC
3.15pm Legislation Update - Don Robbie
3.35pm Parish Notices, Final Questions & Close

NRLA Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Webinar - Crime Special from West Yorkshire Police - Part 2

08/06/2021 | 7pm-8pm

Join your local reps Ruth and Lesley as they present the latest monthly regional webinar.  They will review the latest news in the PRS and take questions from attendees.

As part of a serious of talks by the West Yorkshire Police on crime prevention for this region, they will be joined this week by Amy Morris and Jessica Clayton who will be speaking and taking your questions on County Lines, modern day slavery and human trafficking.

NRLA North West Carlisle Regional Meeting

15/06/2021 | 7pm-8pm

Your local Reps Ruth Rowntree and Rob Johnson will be joined by Rob Winder, Associate (Chartered Legal Executive), Dispute Resolution and Head of Debt and Property Recovery at Burnetts.
Rob Winder will be talking about dealing with tenancy arrears and evictions.

Rob’s talk will be followed by a general discussion so turn your cameras on, grab a cuppa and join in the chat with our other local landlords. We will be discussing what is happening in Carlisle and the local area.

NRLA & Solihull MB Council Joint Virtual Landlord Meeting

16/06/2021 | 6pm

Register for this free event open to all Solihull landlords and letting agents for this joint virtual meeting at 6pm on Wednesday 16th June.
Agenda

A quick general sharing between local landlords and letting agents present regarding the
state of the market, difficulties experienced and business opportunities. Led by Steering Group Member and local letting agent - Ian Crampton
A briefing from the council on how private landlords can access former Green Homes Grant Funding now allocated to local authorities to help meet new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards that are being worked up by the Dept. of Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and likely to be announced later this year.
A quick revisit and part two of an explanation of the Council's structural economic and development plans for the Borough by John Pitcher, Policy and Engagement for
Managed Growth & Communities Directorate, which was not able to fully covered at the last forum.
Legislation Update. Don Robbie, Local NRLA Representative.

NRLA & Sheffield City Council Joint Landlords Meeting

17/06/2021 | 7pm-8.15pm

Join NRLA's Yorkshire and Humberside Reps Lesley Wilkinson and Ruth Millington and Sheffield City Council for this joint landlords meeting.

Agenda

Private Housing Standards: Catherine Hughes, Service Manager for the Private Housing Standards Service in Sheffield City Council. Catherine will provide an update on private housing standards and what landlords need to know.
EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS): Colin Havard, Community Development Co-ordinator, Sheffield City Council
Research Project: Mahara Haque, My Landlord Cares
Sheffield City Council’s Letting Scheme: Jess Senior, Team Manager, Sheffield City Council’s Private Rented Solutions

NRLA & South Essex Landlord Forum

17/06/2021 | 6pm

Louisa Moss (Chair South Essex Private Housing Officers Group) & Don Robbie (Local Representative NRLA)

6pm Louisa and Don will be introducing our first online South Essex & NRLA Landlord Forum.
6.05pm: Michelle Williams (Domestic Abuse Coordinator, Southend, Essex and Thurrock Domestic Abuse Board (SETDAB): The NEW Domestic Abuse Act 2021 - This Act came into force on 29 April. Michelle will cover the key points and the business community's role. Local services, contacts and training opportunities will be shared for all to take away and use.
6.20pm: Joanne Dron (Senior Local Representative NRLA ) - Legislation … what has changed and what is on the horizon? Joanne will be taking us through a whistle stop tour of what is changing within the world of the landlord and what you should be keeping your eye out for in the coming 12 months.
6.40pm: James Wood (Senior Policy Officer NRLA) - Breathing space debt moratoriumsAs of 4 May 2021, tenants in unsustainable debt can apply for a ‘breathing space debt moratorium'. While a breathing space is ongoing landlords cannot seek to recover the debt and must pause any enforcement activity relating to it, such as possession hearings or bailiff appointments.Join James Wood to find out how a breathing space works, how landlords can comply with this new legislation, and what it means for landlords of tenants in arrears.
7pm: Break out groups – these will allow you to chat with a housing officer from your local authority.

NRLA South East Regional Webinar - The Queens speech and its reference to Landlords - how are the NRLA influencing and lobbying to protect your interests?

17/06/2021 | 7pm

Join your local reps Vik, Marion, Liz and Susan with our special guest presenter the CEO of the NRLA, Ben Beadle for our next quarterly webinar.
Following the recent Queen’s speech Ben Beadle, the CEO of the NRLA will be highlighting the impact on private landlords. He will also be sharing with us details of the work being undertaken by the NRLA to lobby the government and influence decisions being made that have an impact on the private landlord's sector.
Although there will be a Q & A session following Ben's presentation if you would like to submit questions in advance please email to [email protected] prior to the webinar date.
As usual we will also be bringing you up to date with any regulatory changes and other news.

NRLA All Wales Webinar

21/06/2021 | 6pm

With the Eviction Ban due to end on the 30th June 2021, our guest speaker this month is Paul Shamplina from Landlord Action. Paul is the founder of Landlord Action and has spent over 25 years in the legal field helping landlords and letting agents with problem tenants. Often referred to as 'The Landlords' Friend', who better to advice the PRS on the next actions to be taken and your current rights as a landlord.
As well as listening to Paul’s advice you will have the opportunity to put your specific questions around Evictions to Paul in our Q & A session.

NRLA Midlands Regional Meeting: What have the NRLA ever done for us?

22/06/2021 | 6:30pm

Join us for a look at how the NRLA works hard for it’s 90,000 members and what actually goes on behind the scenes to support landlords. What have we achieved in the past year? The NRLA have a host of useful recognised suppliers with free or discounted services; we are ‘zooming’ some of those to your screens so you can find out more via break out rooms where you can opt in and talk directly with an expert. Break out rooms to include:
Jospeh Carbonaro from GetGround - specialising in setting up, structuring and running UK Limited companies (Ltds) to help clients looking to purchase UK investment properties.    
Nick Hodgetts from Glixtone – Damp and Condensation may well have increased with the working from home months but what can you do to protect against black mould? Glixtone have the answer – and we love it! Known as ‘the paint that actually works’; Glixtone paints are used by many landlords, forming part of their refurbishing protocol to reduce the risk of solving mould and blackspot problem areas.
Paul Shamplina of Landlord Action– We’ve focused on eviction and possession regularly in the last year but what can you do about recovering rent arrears? Landlord Action are one of the specialists who can guide you in this.
George Chrysanthou The Tenancy Deposit Scheme – Mediation is increasingly discussed as the best option for landlords and tenants alike – but how does it work in practice and what does the TDS new, more hands-on, conciliation service look like?

NRLA London Regional Webinar: Short Term Accommodation

23/06/2021 | 7pm-8pm

The short-term accommodation sector has had a difficult year.  Tourism has stalled and travel by international students and the corporate sector - so crucial to the London economy - has reduced substantially.  But as Covid restrictions are eased, summer staycations are coming into focus, boosting demand for Airbnb style lets in the capital. 

If like many London landlords you are suffering from reduced rents and longer voids, could short term lets be part of your business strategy going forward?  Your NRLA London reps Richard, Karen & Yvonne will be joined by Merilee Karr, chair of the Short-Term Accommodation Association, who also runs her own agency Under The Doormat. 

We will be looking at some of the challenges faced by the sector in the past year and policy issues going forward.  What practical steps would you need to take to offer accommodation successfully on a short-term basis and would it make financial sense for you?

NRLA North East Regional Webinar – Focus On Licensing

24/06/2021 | 7pm-8pm

Focus On Licensing – Selective, Additional & Mandatory
What can the NRLA do to support landlords?
Join your North East representative John Forth, along with Samantha Watkin from the NRLA policy team to learn about the different forms of licensing that can apply to landlords and properties, and how the NRLA policy team are supporting landlords at both the consultation stage and through annual reviews.

NRLA & Crawley Borough Council Landlords Meeting

30/06/2021 | 6.30pm

Your local rep Sue will welcome you and share key landlord updates with you, followed by local updates from Chris Modder, Private Sector Housing Officer for Crawley Borough Council.
Our guest speaker is Paul Shamplina who will give a presentation on where landlords are today with the challenge of possession and eviction proceedings. There will be a Q&A session where you will be able to put your questions to him in person.
The platform for this meeting will be zoom - so looking forward to seeing everyone.

NRLA Cheshire Landlords Forum

30/06/2021 | 7pm

Please join us in our panel discussion on topical events taking place in the PRS.
Our panel of speakers will provide a brief overview of their specialist subject and we will then open up the meeting to allow our Zoom guests to ask our panels their questions and provide topical discussion.
Our panellists are:

Doug Hall from 3-mc/NRLA Mortgages will provide you with an insight into the current mortgage market and will discuss:

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

Graham Roitt from Hgr accounts will be providing an overview of all things tax related with some useful hints and tips.
Simon Thompson from accommodation for students will give you a brief insight into what he can offer around student accommodation.
Rob Johnson NRLA representative will provide an overview of what happening in the PRS.