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 including: Renters Rights Bill.

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 will host the event.

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

Jeni Browne, Business Development Director – MFB Mortgage Finance Brokers-Jeni will update us on Essential Buy to Let Market Insights and Landlord Opportunities

Jeni's knowledge of the mortgage industry is second to none, and she has a knack for explaining complicated, jargon-filled funding concepts. Jeni spends a lot of her time educating borrowers by keeping them aware of market changes and helping them understand what is possible with their finance options. A landlord herself, she understands the challenges property investors face in the current market. For more info visit: www.mfbrokers.co.uk 

David Smith- Head of Dispute Resolution (London) at JMW Solicitors LLP- David will bring us up to date with Awaab’s Law & Damp & Mould, are you aware of the guidance on damp and Mould?  

David specialises in residential property rights and agency and has experience of a wide range of property litigation. He is particularly well known for his work in: Agent terms of business and other contracts; Tenancy agreements and licences; Consumer protection and rights; Agent regulation including Client Money Protection, data protection and anti-money laundering; Landlord regulation including property standards, deposit protection and property licensing; Building Safety.

Welsh law; Public affairs and political representation and Mediation representation. David has written or contributed to a large number of books, newspaper and journal articles on these topics and is highly sought after as a speaker and lecturer.
David also has substantial expertise in regulatory matters, particularly as they relate to property issues although he has advised on regulation in other areas as well. He has substantial expertise in advising on Anti-Money Laundering practice and procedure and the boundaries of FCA regulation as it relates to lending secured on property. David also has significant expertise in advising on the GDPR and its application in the UK and Europe. He has provided advice and training on this topic and has written a well-received book.
David originally did a degree and doctorate in International Relations at the University of Wales before training as a solicitor at the College of Law. He did his training contract at PainSmith Solicitors in Hampshire before joining Anthony Gold Solicitors on qualification and rapidly rising to partnership before coming to JMW. For more info visit:https://www.jmw.co.uk  

Vicki Wusche- International Speaker-Best Selling Author & Director- Vicki will update us on what will work in 2025  & strategies to focus on

 Vicki Wusche is committed to helping women understand how money works and gain real financial security and of course investing in property the “right way”. She started her journey to financial confidence and security, when her marriage ended … she became homeless with two daughters under 3. 

Roll forward and after starting her property investment journey in 2004, she is now the author of five books and named in The Telegraph’s top UK’s 25 most influential people in property and host of A Wealthy Life podcast as well as international podcast speaker, mentor and teacher.

Vicki runs both a property education and a property sourcing business. In recent years she has helped clients invest buying more than 120 properties and is responsible for a client portfolio in excess of £15m. Not bad for a “made-redundant” “single-parent”! Now a “Nonna” to two grandchildren - when not scuba diving as her alter-ego The Property Mermaid, she passionate about climate change through gardening, and especially hydroponics and her unusual tomatoes! For more info visit: www.VickiWusche.com  

Lisa Williamson- Senior Partner | MCIArb Dip RLM MARLA Inv.Lisa will bring us up to date on Deposit Disputes and Adjudication – How to be successful with landlord’s claims

With over thirty years in the property industry, Lisa is an expert in the law for lettings, property management and inventory management. A qualified Adjudicator and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Lisa’s extensive experience includes providing adjudication services for a leading tenancy deposit scheme, letting agent and landlord training and is an examination moderator for ARLA Propertymark. Lisa also sits on the Property Redress Scheme’s member panel and is the Senior Partner at Independent Adjudication Services, which provides impartial, end of tenancy dispute resolution for landlords and tenants.
For more info visit: www.iaservicesuk.co.uk   

Richard Tacagni MCIEH CEnvH- Richard  is the founder and Managing Director of London Property Licensing, an independent housing consultancy. Richard will bring us up to date with Property Licensing.

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. For more info visit: www.londonpropertylicensing.co.uk