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Property Management Knowledge Exchange L ast June, more than 700 delegates from the sector attended the Institute of
don’t use managing agents.” Former Housing Minister Mark Prisk MP was the next speaker who presented the ‘long view’ of the housing market, with particular emphasis on the need to change how the sector is managed including A review of the IRPM Seminar 2019
Residential Property Management (IRPM) Annual Seminar held at the QEll Conference Centre in London’s Westminster. The principal sponsor for this event was property law specialists, Brethertons solicitors. The IRPM event filled one of the largest conference venues in the country and featured a B2B exhibition which was held over two floors, enabling the IRPM to provide delegates with the biggest and most comprehensive leasehold/Build-to- Rent learning and networking event of the year. The fast-paced programme began with Lakhbir Hans, Deputy Director Leasehold from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government who updated delegates on the progress of the government’s consultations. Lakhbir confirmed “The reforms will have a profound effect on those working in the sector.” Lakhbir covered issues around mis-selling, transparency of fees and tenure and redress for flat owners, saying “The government is also looking at ways to support existing leaseholders and those who
the letting and selling of homes. Prisk challenged the IRPM delegates to embrace the change programme and get involved saying, “Those who trade on the edge of the market know how to get around the rules…as professionals you have the opportunity to take
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