Networking events are recommended for landlords

November 28, 2010

Networking and debate events give landlord insurance customers the opportunity to discuss the major issues for the buy-to-let industry.

The recent Rented Sector Summit hosted by the National Landlords Association (NLA) welcomed 35 delegates who discussed issues including greater local authority engagement and the payment of local housing allowances directly to landlords.

The event attracted representatives from regional landlords associations like Portsmouth and District Private Landlords Association and the Residential Landlords Association. The delegates welcomed the opportunity to talk about the challenges facing landlords and how the different local organisations can work together to help the industry thrive and rise to the challenges.

NLA Director for Regions, Barry Markham, said, “What became clear from the summit was the desire to work more closely with local authorities as well as the concerns around local housing allowance cuts and HMO planning - both of which will have a devastating impact on landlords and tenants.” He added, “The summit was an excellent opportunity to hear from landlords across the country about issues affecting them and where they see the sector heading. Hopefully it will be the first of many.”

Another similar event is planned by landlord and letting agent information website, www.lettingfocus.com, in November. The seminar, which is scheduled to take place near St Pauls in London on 23 November, will give landlords the opportunity to network with other property investors and rented property insurance customers.

A number of guest speakers will be at the event, including James Davis from Upad who is planning to hold a question and answer session for landlords about anything from concerns about tenants being able to afford their rents to new eviction legislation and the right kind of let property insurance to take out.

Discount Landlord Insurance offers a full range of insurance for buy-to-let investors, including landlord insurance that offers public liability insurance as standard.