Landlords invited to free information event

Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues.

The event is being organised by Northumberland County Council and will be held at The Civic Centre, Renwick Road Blyth NE24 2BX on Thursday 1st February 2024 from 5pm – 7:00pm.

There will be a light buffet from 5pm followed on by presentations from guest speakers - Paul Hampton from Approved Mortgage Solutions and John Forth from National Residential Landlord Association (NRLA). The doors will open at 5pm and close ready for the presentations starting at 5.15pm.

Approved Mortgage Solutions will be there to give landlords some general educational advice around finance and mortgages. John Forth from the National Residential Landlord Association (NRLA) will be there to give landlords updates on new housing legislation and discuss the current key issues in the Private Rented Sector.

Northumberland County Councillor Colin Horncastle, Cabinet member for Looking after our Environment said: “Our Landlord Forums are a great opportunity for you to get up to date, impartial and professional advice. There are also opportunities to network and meet and share views with officers from Northumberland County Council Private Sector Housing Team. If you rent out a property, then please try and come along.”

The forum will close at 6.45pm and the building will close at 7pm. There is a car park situated opposite the building, on the other side of Renwick Road, just off Marine Terrace.