Event Speakers
David d’Orton-Gibson -CEO & Founder of Training for Professionals (TFP). David will give bring us all up to date with PRS law - Legal Update including: Renters Rights Bill, Banning of Sec 21, Courts and Tribunals, Compliance, Robust enforcement, MEES, Awaab’s Law etc.
David has worked for many years in the letting industry and has first-hand experience of most roles involved in lettings. For over 30 years he has worked full time running training and consultancy for landlords and agents throughout England and Wales. He teaches public courses as well as running In House courses for local authorities, letting agents, landlord associations, housing associations, colleges and other bodies. Widely respected for his technical knowledge and teaching style, David combines an authoritative understanding of the legal framework with practical suggestions on working with people and presents in an engaging style. For more info visit: Home - TFP Online
Peter Littlewood- Founder & Director of iHowz & LLAS/ATLAS Trainer. Peter is our host for the day.
Peter has been involved in the rental market since the early 80’s – so has a wealth of knowledge. Peter is anxious to rid the industry of its negative views, especially that it is full of ‘rogue landlords’. In his view there are three types of landlords:- those who know what they are doing; those who don’t, but try hard – they to be trained through LLAS; and those who won’t do as they are supposed to do, even if they know. They are not ‘rogues’ but criminals and should be prosecuted. The industry does not want them. For more info visit: www.ihowz.uk
Paul Shamplina, a renowned expert in property management and landlord-tenant law, Paul is the Founder of Landlord Action, star of Channel 5's Nightmare Tenants.
Paul is a property expert with over 30 years of experience. Paul has extensive experience in the field and is widely recognized for his insightful advice and practical solutions.
Landlord Action was set up by Paul Shamplina and Jonathan Chippeck in 1999, frustrated with solicitors charging too much to landlords to deal with problem tenants, they were the pioneers to offer three steps and a fixed fee in dealing with problem tenants and gaining possession of the landlord’s property. Founder Paul Shamplina has sat on numerous Government Working Groups advising the Government on the Private Rental Sector, notably on the Deregulation Act and regularly appears in the Media and National press.
Landlord action is part of Brown & Brown, Inc. one of the world’s largest insurance broking businesses. Brown & Brown supports our business by providing access to strong insurance partnerships, enhanced insurance products, risk management resources, and the expertise of over 14000 insurance professionals worldwide. For more info visit: www.bbrown.com/eu
Lord Richard Stuart Best (OBE DL) is a British housing sector leader and policy expert in the House of Lords. He was created a life peer in 2001 and sits as an independent Crossbencher. - Lord Best will bring us up to date on the Future of Renting: What Comes after the Renters' Rights Bill
Lord Best was Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation for 15 years then of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation for 18 years; he was Chair of The Property Ombudsman and Chair of Hanover Housing Association; he previously chaired the government’s Regulation of Property Agents Working Group. He has been actively involved in parliamentary debates on the Renters' Rights Bill, proposing amendments on letting agent qualifications and landlord redress schemes
Richard Tacagni MCIEH CEnvH- Richard is the founder and Managing Director of London Property Licensing, an independent housing consultancy offering simple impartial and expert advice on regulation of the PRS. His client base includes private landlords, letting agents and local authorities. Richard will bring us all up to date on Property Licensing, including HMOs
Richard is a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner and housing specialist with over 30 years’ experience. He acts as a civil expert witness on housing regulation and recently joined the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health’s Housing Advisory Panel. He often represents clients in First-tier Tribunal proceedings and has a strong track record in negotiating settlement.
London Property Licensing is an award-winning housing consultancy offering expert advice to private landlords, letting agents, industry bodies and local authorities on property licensing and the regulation of private rented homes. Services include telephone consultations, licence application handling service, problem solving, expert witness reports and handling First-tier Tribunal appeals. The London Property Licensing website provides a free-to-access comprehensive guide to all property licensing schemes in London, attracting over 1.7 million page views.”For more info visit www.londonpropertylicensing.co.uk
Melissa Scott is the founder of Songbooks, a bookkeeping and accounting practice with a dedicated team supporting small businesses and landlords. A certified member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers since 2010.- Melissa Scott will outline what Making Tax Digital (MTD) means for landlords, including who is affected, digital record-keeping requirements, and quarterly reporting. She will share practical steps, common pitfalls, and how to choose suitable software, giving landlords clarity and confidence ahead of MTD rollout.
Melissa and her team help clients adopt digital accounting systems and comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements. Working across sectors including property, retail, and the charity sector, they provide clear, practical advice and tailor solutions to each client’s needs. Known for their calm professionalism and collaborative approach, Songbooks enables their clients stay compliant, efficient, and confident in their financial management.