East Midlands Housing Conference 2026

After a successful first conference in 2025, this year's event looks at the real-world impact of the Renters' Rights Act, almost six months after it came into force.

Organised by DASH Services, the conference will give landlords, letting agents and housing professionals practical advice on compliance and a clearer picture of how the reforms are reshaping the private rented sector.

Linda Cobb OBE, Principal Manager of DASH Services, said: "The response to our 2025 East Midlands Housing Conference exceeded all expectations, demonstrating the demand for clear, independent advice. This year's event comes at a crucial time as landlords begin to navigate the practical implications of the Renters' Rights Act."

The agenda

Housing law specialist David Smith and Suzanne Smith, author of The Good Landlord Handbook, will give the keynote presentations. Expert speakers will also lead interactive workshops throughout the day, including a demo and Q&A on the new Register your rental property database from Sharan Flora at the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. Other highlights include:

Student Landlords: Six Months In - How Bad Is It Really?
Victoria Tolmie-Loverseed, Director of Standards at Unipol hosts a panel with Irving Hill, CEO of student accommodation agency Sulets and Richard Dawson a student landlord. They'll cover what's working, what isn't and what landlords have learnt so far, with honest experiences, key challenges and practical survival strategies.

An exhibition of organisations that support landlords and housing professionals will run alongside the conference.

Sponsors and partners 

ArcAirTech, whose mould-eliminating technology helps landlords protect their tenants and properties, is once again the main sponsor of the event. Director Andrew Fitzpatrick said: "We met so many great landlords last year, so we're thrilled to be back with more advice on how landlords can protect their investment and make properties safer with our unique product."

Other sponsors and partners supporting and exhibiting at the conference include Shapcotts Accountants, Sulets, Kidde, Mattressman, Bishop & Sewell, The Independent Landlord, Advantage Energy Assessors, HMRC Valuation Office, Localpad, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, EMPO, NRLA and Unipol.

Event Details

Cost: £10, including refreshments and snacks

Timings: Registration and networking from 09:00, conference 10:00–16:00

Venue: East Midlands Conference Centre, Beeston Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ

Parking: Free on site, but please car share where possible

Places are limited and last year's event was oversubscribed, so book now to avoid missing out.

Book your place on the DASH Services website:  https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=IuY6DQY3LEKKaZK4USX8ToIAoAS--JhFu9jwALBMtyxUQzJPVkY3VFUwNzBSOFBQMzFBMDdWSjRMUy4u&route=shorturl