ARLA Conference Programme

ARLA Propertymark Conference 2019 Agenda

08:00

Registration and exhibition viewing

09:30

SESSION 1

Welcome and introduction
Julian Worricker, Conference moderator

Presidential Address
Peter E Savage, ARLA Propertymark President

Industry Roundup
David Cox, ARLA Propertymark Chief Executive

Keynote Presentation
Mrs Heather Wheeler MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Housing and Homelessness)

10:30

Coffee and exhibition viewing

11:15

SESSION 2

Business Models of the future
Election style Q&A exploring what lessons can be learnt from how different business models are responding to a rapidly changing economic and regulatory landscape.
- Moderated by Julian Worricker:

Paul Chapman, Chief Operating Officer, Countrywide plc
John Paul, Managing Director, Castledene Group
Gilliant Kent, Chairperson, Howsy
Jennie Fojtik, Head of Leasing, Tipi

Keynote Presentation
The Evolving Private Rented Sector: Its Contribution and Potential
Dr Julie Rugg

Debate: Property Standards: Licensing or a Property MOT?

Roundtable discussion looking at Property Standards and the future regulation of the industry.
- Chaired by Julian Worricker

Theresa Wallace, Head of Compliance, Savills
Sir Robin Wales, Former Mayor of Newham
Polly Neate, Cheif Executive, Shelter
Richard Lambert, Chief Executive Officer, National Landlords Association
Dr Julie Rugg

12:30

Buffet Lunch and exhibition viewing

14:00

SESSION 3

Lettings Market Update
Daniel Barea, Rightmove

Keynote Presentation - Adapting to Uncertainty
Tim Harford

15:05

Coffee and exhibition viewing

15:45

SESSION 4

The Ups and Downs of Lettings Law
Legal Round-up from Robert Bolwell, Head of Landlord & Tenant Law and Gina Peters, Partner, Dutton Gregory Solicitors
Tenant Fees Act Explained
David Cox, ARLA Propertymark Chief Executive

17:00

Conference closes

The organisers reserve the right to amend the programme and timetable without notice if circumstances if necessary.

(Updated 25 March 2019)