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Book today at housing.org.uk/righttobuyconferenceCall 020 7067 1066 Email [email protected]
• This crucial national event will deliver the latest policy updates and analysis on the Voluntary Right to Buy (VRTB)
• Policy experts, housing associations involved in the pilot and local authorities who have been through this before will come together to provide you with first-hand advice
• Find out more about the implications on your operations and future plans for development
• Get practical guidance on the implementation of the policy, timelines, managing tenant expectations, tackling fraud and mechanisms for replacing homes sold under VRTB
Wednesday 27 April 201699 City Road Conference Centre, London
National Voluntary Right to Buy Conference
Programme
09:30 Delivering the new homes that the country needsThe Government and housing associations are committed to working in partnership to build homes our country needs including more homes for ownership. David explores how we can achieve this as a sector.
David Orr, Chief Executive, National Housing FederationChair: Kathleen Kelly, Assistant Director of Policy and Research, National Housing Federation
08:30 Registration and refreshments
National Voluntary Right to Buy ConferenceIn October 2015, the Federation, on behalf of its members, put forward a proposal to the Government to deliver its commitment to extend the Right to Buy to housing association tenants. This proposal was accepted by the Prime Minister and work is now underway to develop the detail of the process for Voluntary Right to Buy (VRTB).
Hear directly from the five housing associations taking part in the pilot and from members of the Sounding Board at the Federation’s National Conference on VRTB. Practical guidance on the implementation of the policy will be delivered with crucial updates on its key components.
For programme updates follow #VRTBConf on Twitter
10:45 Refreshments and networking
The National Housing Federation is the voice of affordable housing in England. We believe that everyone should have the home they need at a price they can afford. That’s why we represent the work of housing associations and campaign for better housing. Our members provide two and a half million homes for more than five million people. And each year they invest in a diverse range of neighbourhood projects that help create strong, vibrant communities.
Book your place at housing.org.uk/righttobuyconference Call 020 7067 1066 Email [email protected]
10:00 Voluntary Right to Buy policy and delivery: How it works• Consider time scales and implementation of the policy• To sell or not to sell – using housing association discretion• Discount compensation and retaining sales receipts to enable reinvestment in the delivery of new homes• How to ensure the delivery of new housing
Ruth Davison, Director of Policy and External Affairs, National Housing FederationEmma Fraser, Deputy Director for Housing Growth, Department for Communities and Local GovernmentChair: Kathleen Kelly, Assistant Director of Policy and Research, National Housing Federation
11:10 Panel discussion: Learning from the Voluntary RTB pilotHousing associations participating in the pilot discuss what has been achieved so far and what can we learn from it, including:• Eligibility and affordability for VRTB• Supporting the tenants to progress their sale. Where are the pitfalls and how can we avoid them? • Engaging with local authorities and building relationships
Heather Bowman, Executive Director, Sovereign Adam Ronaldson, Chief Executive, Saffron Housing Trust (invited)Geeta Nanda OBE, Chief Executive, Thames Valley Housing (invited)Chair: Kathleen Kelly, Assistant Director of Policy and Research, National Housing Federation
Developing an efficient application process for tenants • Explore best practice, time scales and how to avoid delays • Discuss how to integrate VRTB with wider home ownership
opportunities • Understand how to engage with tenants and manage
expectations John Barry, Voluntary Right to Buy Project Manager, Thames Valley HousingGary Hardy, Head of Sales, Midland HeartSally Thompson, Operations Manager, Commercial Property, Midland Heart
Tackling Voluntary RTB fraudDiscuss the measures you should put in place to limit fraudulent purchases, as well as gain an understanding of the wider consequences when it occurs.Gary Cross, Head of Homeowner Services, L&QMia Campbell, Manager, Fraud Advisory Panel (invited)
B1 B2
12:10 UNPACKING THE POLICY – Breakout sessions
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13:10 Networking lunch
Understanding how Voluntary RTB will affect business plans and providers’ assets This session will consider the impact of VRTB on valuations and business plans and what affect it could have on existing agreements and future relationships with lenders. Piers Williamson, Chief Executive, The Housing Finance Corporation (THFC)
The role of regulation• Ensuring that regulation is
proportionate and in line with the spirit of the voluntary agreement.
• How to avoid non-compliance and its consequences
• Managing and responding to tenant complaints
Fiona MacGregor, Executive Director of Regulation, Homes and Communities Agency (invited)Denise Fowler, The Housing Ombudsman
Understanding likely demand for Voluntary RTBTake a detailed look at discount levels, eligibility criteria and how to best work with tenants to understand their aspirations.Steve Moseley, Head of Strategy and Communications, L&QHugh Owen, Director of Policy and Communication, Riverside
B3 B4 B5
14:00 UNPACKING THE POLICY – Breakout sessions
15:00 Refreshments and networking
15:20 Replacing homes sold under the Voluntary RTB• What are the mechanisms for replacements? • Understand the prospects of using released land for the early delivery of replacement homes• How best to partner with other housing associations to deliver homes
Jake Berriman, Chief Executive, Shropshire HousingRepresentatives from housing associationsChair: Kathleen Kelly, Assistant Director of Policy and Research, National Housing Federation
16:05 Learning from local authorities on the extension of Voluntary RTB Hear first-hand experiences of RTB from local authorities, including the impact on local housing markets, demand, tenant engagement and replacing homes sold through the RTB.
Eamon McGoldrick, Managing Director, National Federation of ALMOs
16:50 Closing remarksKathleen Kelly, Assistant Director of Policy and Research, National Housing Federation
Book your place at housing.org.uk/righttobuyconference Call 020 7067 1066 Email [email protected]
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
MAYAffordable Home Ownership Conference, 26 May, London
JULYHousing Association National Accountancy Awards, 5 July, London
SEPTEMBERNational Housing Awards 2016, 8 Sept, London (Entries close 6 June)
Development, Asset Management, Maintenance Conference and Exhibition: Enabling Great Homes and Communities, 21-22 Sept, Birmingham
Annual Conference and Housing Exhibition, 21-23 Sept, Birmingham
FEBRUARYBoard Members’ Conference, 5-6 Feb, London
Devolution Conference, 9 Feb, Manchester
IT in Housing Conference and Exhibition, 10-11 Feb, London
Leadership Summit, 24 Feb, London
MARCHCommunications and Marketing Conference, 3 Mar, London
Housing Finance Conference and Exhibition, 16-17 Mar, Liverpool
APRILHR in Housing Conference, 19 Apr, London
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*Delegates can only attend ONE session at any time. Sessions are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Session choices*12:10 - 13:10 14:00- 15:00
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