NFRL Annual Conference
Thursday & Friday 28-29 June 2007 - 2 full days.

We are delighted to inform you that for the first time we have a Minister attending the conference. The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Baroness Andrews will be discussing the implications of the Housing Act. In addition, we also a have a new format and new venue.

This year’s conference will now be held at the Ramada Hotel & Resort Birmingham, based in Sutton Coldfield.

This new venue is still centrally located and has all the facilities you would expect from a first class venue. It has spacious private grounds and overlooks a picturesque lake. Plus there’s a Seb Coe Health Club, with pool and sauna and it has ample parking facilities. t also has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities including fully accessible bedrooms.

New Format
The format will be changed to improve the event next year; it will be over 2 full days with arrival/registration, workshops and conference dinner on Thursday, and the main Conference on Friday – the programme will be as follows:

What are the benefits?

- Networking opportunities to meet fellow colleagues and new landlords
- Workshops to increase your knowledge on legislation and other landlord issues
- Formal Conference Dinner & Raffle
- Exhibition of service and product suppliers for landlords
- Main Conference – with topical issues discussed

Conference programme:

Thursday 28 th June

11.00 arrive – tea/coffee and registration/check-in
12.00 Buffet lunch
1-6.00 Workshops
7.00 Meet in bar/network/social
8pm Conference Dinner & Raffle (please be on time) - formal attire

Friday 29 th June

8.00 Breakfast
9-5.00 Conference and Exhibitor Quiz

The conference programme and workshops are currently being considered but draft details of our initial considerations are listed below (subject to change). If you have any suggestions about topics or speakers – please let us know.

9.00 Introduction and Welcome
9.20 Implications of the Housing Act
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Baroness Andrews

- Refreshment break
11.00 Residential Property Tribunal - One Year On
Residential Property Tribunal, Siobhan McGrath

11.45 Licensing
Simon, Llewellyn, Department for Communities & Local Government

12.45 Luncheon

2.00 Energy Efficiency
Dave Princep, Operations Manager, Environmental Health Team
London Borough of Camden

2.45 LACORS - Its role & function to date
Richard Tacagni, Head of Function, LACORS

3.30 Refreshment Break
4.00 Open Forum/Discussion
Panel Discussion

Book Early& Save Money – places are limited so make sure you don’t miss out and make your booking now. If you can share – you save money– see the booking form for details.

To reserve your place - just complete the booking form and post back with a cheque to: NFRL, P.O .Box 78, BRIGHTON, BN41 9AJ. If you have any questions on exhibiting or attending call Caroll Everest 01342 313119

We hope to see you there. Bring a friend for fellow landlord. Lets make it the biggest conference yet.