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
Maxine Fothergill - Managing Director of Amax Estates and Property Services Ltd- Peter & Maxine will take us through the homble beginnings of LLAS to now with over 65000 accredited landlords and agents.
With over 25 years of extensive experience in property investment and management, Maxine Fothergill stands as a leading authority in the industry. As the Managing Director of Amax Estates and Property Services Ltd, she has overseen the growth and success of a company specializing in lettings, sales, and block management. Maxine is also the author of the well-regarded guide, "How to Become a Successful Property Investor," where she shares practical, field-tested strategies that help investors navigate the property landscape with confidence.
A respected columnist for Property Investor News, Maxine continually provides readers with actionable insights drawn from her deep industry knowledge. Her leadership credentials include serving as the President of ARLA PropertyMark, a role in which she advocated for professionalism and innovation in the property sector. Additionally, Maxine has trained over 6,000 professionals across the UK, contributing to the growth and development of the next generation of property experts. Her insights, experience, and commitment make her a trusted voice and valuable resource for anyone looking to achieve real results in property investment.
Peter Littlewood- Founder & Director of iHowz & LLAS/ATLAS Trainer. Peter will take us through the homble beginnings of LLAS to now with over 65000 accredited landlords and agents.
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
Azad Ayub Founder and Managing Director of Azad Ayub Limited - Azad will give us a brief insight on what it takes to be successful in Property Investment and management for over 40 years & his partnership with LLAS & ATLAS
Azad is a civil engineer with an MSc & DIC from the Imperial College, London. He has worked on and led numerous design and construction projects both within the United Kingdom and overseas. He now focuses more on his property ownership, management and development business, which was established over 40 years ago and has been operating successfully since, catering to the niche student and young professional accommodation market and employing around 20 people, with assets in the UK, USA, Spain and Pakistan. Azad continues to maintain strong associations with well-known local and international professional organisations and regularly supports charities and engages in charitable projects both locally and abroad. Over the years, both Azad and his business have won numerous awards for their continued commitment to green issues, staff training and talent development. Visit: www.azadayub.co.uk
Sean Hooker is the Head of Redress for the Property Redress Scheme (PRS). Sean will tell us why complaints are your Friend-The Complete Guide to Resolving Disputes in the Private Rental Sector
Sean is a qualified adjudicator (ACIArb), CEDR accredited mediator and has a Professional Award in Ombudsman and Complaints Handling Practice (Queen Margaret University and Ombudsman Association).
Following a long career in the insurance industry, Sean set up and ran the dispute resolution and adjudication service for an authorised tenancy deposit scheme before moving and setting up the ombudsman office at the Property Redress Scheme. A government approved scheme, backed by legislation, the Property Redress Scheme is one of only two organisations that property agents must join to deal with their unresolved complaints.
Sean is involved with many bodies and forums and is frequently consulted on future changes and reforms in the sector by government and the industry. He has written numerous articles and blogs on the property sector and appears regularly on podcasts, webinars and at live events, as well as television and radio.
Set up ten years ago, The Property Redress Scheme is a consumer redress scheme authorised by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) and by the National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team to offer redress to consumers of lettings, property management and estate agents. It is also open to other property professionals to show they are committed to providing excellent customer service. The scheme currently has over 20,000 members.