02 Apr 25
Des Taylor and Phil Turtle the co-founders of Landlord Licensing & Defence will be at the show on 11-12 April to meet you and they will also be hosting and participating in two Exert Panel Sessions:
FRIDAY EXPERT PANEL SESSION
Date: Friday 11-04-2025
Room: 5
Time: 10:45
Duration:60
Cost: £0.00
SATURDAY EXPERT PANEL SESSION
Date: Saturday 12-04-2025
Room: 5
Time: 12:00
Duration:60
Cost:£0.00
Q.Who are these ask the experts session for?
A. All landlords and property letting/management agents
Q.What will you learn?
A. A complete eye-openg in for most landlords and agents as to the massive increase in legislation and regulation over the recent years, the power and appetite of the councils to prosecute and/or fine landlords and the danger that they enter into on a daily basis by having insufficient knowledge of this vital subject.
With some 160 pieces of legislation and 400 regulations, landlord compliance is a complex situation and for many landlords it is a nightmare. Most of these apps whether or not the local council has a licensing scheme in place. Failure to comply with most of these legisation and regulations is a criminal offence punishable by unlimited fines and a criminal record.
This panel of leading compliance specialists and experts will answer questions on MEES (minimum energy efficiency standards) including the new EPC proposals, Housing Act and HHSRS compliance, HMO Management Regulations, Fire Safety, Selective and HMO Licensing, Tenancy management, Evictions, Council Enforcement and the ,any new enforcement powers councils will have under the Renters Rights Act when it comes into force.
Des Taylor – co-founder of Landlord Licensing & Defence – is joined by an expert panel.
David Votta
Founder | Votta Sales and Lettings (VSL)
A seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the property industry. Having worked at leading lettings businesses in the South East, his expertise and exceptional customer service earned him multiple achievements. As the youngest-ever President of ARLA Propertymark in 2021 and now a Director on its main board, David has been instrumental in shaping industry policy in the attempt to make a fairer private rented sector.
David’s hands-on approach and commitment to excellence have driven VSL’s success, with a landlord-focused, tenant-centered model that prioritises seamless tenancies. Passionate about innovation, he embraces technology to provide an affordable, five-star service. A sought-after expert in the media, David is dedicated to raising industry standards, advocating for professionalisation and regulation, and ensuring a future where integrity and positive housing experiences are the norm.
Des Taylor – Co-founder | Landlord Licensing & Defence
Des Taylor is a a former portfolio Landlord and a co-founder of Landlord Licensing and Defence where he runs the legal casework division. He is an HMO Licence & Property Strategist, Defending Landlords & Letting Agents against Civil Financial Penalties and Rent Repayment Orders.
Des Represents Landlords in Licensing and Planning Applications and Defending Civil Planning Contravention Notices. Des works with Landlords across England and Wales solving complex legal tenancy and regulations contraventions as well as giving specialist advice and defence representation.
Nicole Barratt-Rae – Managing Director | Barratt Sales & Lettings
Nicole and her team uniquely manage HMOs across 9 different council areas from Slough up to Swindon along the M4 corridor. Barratt Sale and Lettings Limited have been a member of ARLA PropertyMark since 2015 as she is committed to good practice as are her team. Nicole’s background is in construction and managed the accreditations and processes for a large decorating company including ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO18001. It has always been Nicoles main aim to guide landlords and ensure they are fully compliant with the hundreds of pieces of legislation and regulation whilst offering tenants quality rooms with a personal service to ensure their home is secure, safe and with modern tough. Nicole operates a transparent reporting system for tenants and tenants are encouraged to report issues via QR codes, tenants uniquely have direct access to the team via What’s app to assist in accountability.
Phil Turtle – Co-founder & Director of Compliance Services | Landlord Licensing & Defence
With his team in the compliance division, Phil assists landlords avoid council prosecution and fines by actively helping them to be compliant, on-site, with the hundreds of regulations, including property audits and advice all aspects of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), HMO Management Regulations, Fire Design and Fire Risk Assessment, Council Amenity Standards, Planning enforcement and many more.
He is an advocate for properly qualified Letting Agents providing Fully Managed Services as the only way forward for Landlords to Survive the predatory practices of councils in the future. Phil has been a BTL and HMO landlord himself for over 20 years and is a Certified HHSRS practitioner and Fire Risk Assessor.
He spends half of his time inspecting clients’ properties educating them on compliance requirements to avoid prosecutions. His team of assessors/surveyors also assist in defending Civil Penalties and with Expert Reports on compliance aspects to challenge over-aggressive Council enforcement.
Sarah Poynton-Ryan – Entrepreneur | Author | Landlord & Business Mentor
Sarah Poynton-Ryan is an experienced property investor, entrepreneur, and author of the Amazon bestseller Money Mechanics. As co-owner of The Deakon Project Landlord Services Hub, she works closely with landlords navigating the challenges of portfolio growth, tenancy management and regulatory change. With property legislation and compliance evolving rapidly, Sarah understands the increasing pressures on landlords to stay ahead of new rules, licensing requirements, and legal obligations. Through her own investment journey and work with landlords, she has seen firsthand the risks of non-compliance—and the opportunities for those who adapt.
As a keynote speaker and panelist, Sarah is known for her straight-talking, no-nonsense approach to financial empowerment, investment strategy, and business growth. Having built her success in a male-dominated industry, she is committed to helping others achieve financial independence through smart investing and resilient (compliant) business practices.
Come along to the conference and exhibition and say hello – and attend one of the expert panel sessions.
***Warning*** The expert panel sessions are limited to 100 attendees so get there early to secure your seat!
To get free entry to the show, register here or scan the QR code with your phone
