Orchard & Shipman support quality standards in the Private Rented Sector
Orchard & Shipman will be celebrating the success of the London Landlord Accreditation Scheme (LLAS) at the first annual Future of Housing in the Private Rented Sector Conference and Award Ceremony.
The ceremony includes discussions from industry thought leaders on the effects of the economic crisis, the Green Deal and the future of regulation in the private rented sector (PRS). Orchard & Shipman’s Chief Executive John Taylor will take to the stage to present successful approaches to building stronger bridges between local authorities and the private rented sector.
The awards recognise the contribution made by landlords and agents in improving the standards of property and management. Orchard & Shipman is passionate about ensuring the retention of quality in the industry and fully support the standards set out by such Accreditation Schemes. The company is delighted to be sponsoring the award for the Best Portfolio Landlord (3-20 properties).
For more information on the ceremony visit http://www.llas-conference.org.uk/about-llas
National property group recruits Bedford local housing specialist
National property services group Orchard & Shipman have appointed local housing specialist Tabitha Resta to manage their new office in Bedford.
Innovative solutions to drive down Scotland’s homelessness statistics
A host of national and international housing experts came together this week (7th February) to address one of the biggest challenges in today’s society; Homelessness.
At the conference the ‘Homelessness post-2012: Where next? that took place in Edinburgh, Director at Orchard & Shipman Angela McLachlan took to the stage offering innovative solutions drawing on the private rented sector.
Angela discussed how creative partnerships between Local Authorities and Orchard & Shipman to create a lettings model known as Letfirst have driven down homelessness statistics.
To view a copy of the presentation click here.
Becoming a registered provider: Orchard & Shipman share their thoughts
Read the latest article here on how housing legislation is changing to attract for-profit registered providers; http://www.24dash.com/news/housing/2012-02-03-Blurring-the-boundaries-The-future-of-housing
Landlords Forum Monday 12th December 2011
Ourchard & Shipman together with associated private residential lettings agency; Campsie are hosting a Landlords Forum on Monday 12th December 2011 between 4.30pm and 8.00pm at the Holiday Inn M4, J4, Bath Road / Sipson Way, Heathrow UB7 OJU.
