MLE 2011 Show Guide

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Welcome to this year’s expo.

WELCOME to the third Merseyside Landlords Expo Liverpool’s property event of the year.

With over 40 exhibitors participating in Merseyside’s only specialist landlord show, there is a host of expert services available throughout the day, from property management to financial advice. The show is also attended by the six local councils: Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral. The event brings together the public and private sectors to share experience, understanding and expertise; promoting best practice in the property sector.

The event will offer essential information through a

range of dedicated seminars as well as advice and landlord focused products, with a panel of experts answering finance and money questions of the current market and landlord clinic on hand to answer questions on private and local authority tenants.

Now in its third year, the massively popular show has grown from strength to strength with demand for exhibition space and visitor numbers at an all time high. It remains Merseyside’s premier source of free information and advice for landlords and letting professionals.

We hope you enjoy the day.

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Listings A - E

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Listings F - M

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Listings N - Z

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Floorplan

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Exhibitor List

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Seminar Programme

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Landlord feature

Thursday 22 September Crowne Plaza hotel Liverpool city centre Princes Suite 10.00AM - 4.00PM

Visit us on stands 01 & 02 Merseyside Landlords Expo Show Guide 5

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Listings A - E Absolute PCM Stand 39

Complete Commercial Finance Stand 37

Eco Energy Depot Stand 12

Absolute offer a complete professional property service to Landlords and Agents. Planned and reactive maintenance, refurbishment and conversion, emergency services, property diagnostics and Insurance Claim Management.

The main emphasis will be promoting the whole of market access to Buy to let mortgages alongwith portfolio finance and landlord insurance, we are also the only appointed partner for - Whiteaway Laidlaw Bank (WLB ) in Liverpool and agents for Portal Tax in Liverpool offering landlords access to capital allowance benefits on HMO'S and Commercial property.

EcoEnergyDepot are a dedicated team who specialise in the area of renewable energy. Our wood pellet boilers and stoves are the best in the business and we have shipped to many customers all over the UK.

Abode Stand 17b & 18 Abode are Liverpool’s newest and most innovative estate agency. We offer a modern ‘customer obsessed’ approach to buying, selling, and letting houses.

Endsleigh Insurance Services Stand 23 Concentric Lettings Stand 25b & 26 Concentric Lettings’ Steve Latham, who runs his own Waterloo based Lettings Agency, is an LHA (Local Housing Allowance) Property Specialist and Lettings Professional who will be answering Landlord questions at an exclusive LHA Landlord Clinic, plus seminar theatre presentation.

Endsleigh offers landlords a complete package from cost effective tenant referencing to comprehensive buildings and contents insurance, plus discounts for accredited landlords. Find out more by visiting our stand.

Alpha-Let Stand 38 With over 15 years practice our knowledge of the local rental market is second to none. Our highly trained staff provide flexible Landlord solutions at a fraction of the cost of large chain estate agents to deliver outstanding customer service every time.

Anthony James Stand 7 & 8a Independent Estate Agents with over 500 managed rental properties in Merseyside and experienced dedicated property managers and inspectors. Anthony James works with you to maximise your investment.

FREE EPC £40. Gas Certificate £40 including service.

You will be impressed! Meet some of the team for a chat about your property requirements.

EnviroVent Stand 3 Costco Wholesale Stand 30 Costco Wholesale is a cash and carry warehouse, after sixteen years in Liverpool, Costco is now a household name, synonomous with well known, high quality branded merchandise all at wholesale prices.

EnviroVent offer a guaranteed solution to cure your condensation and mould problems. We have been manufacturing and installing our ventilation systems for over 20 years and have a wealth of experience to ensure that your properties do not encounter this problem.

Cuddly Bears Stand 20 Cuddly Bears is a letting agent based in the city centre of Liverpool managing over 200 properties for local and international landlords. We offer full management or let only service at competitive rates. We have a high demand for rental properties in Liverpool and currently hold a large data base of tenants waiting to find properties in the area.

Clive Watkin Partnership Stand 24

Devereux Property Stand 40

As leading property lettings & management specialists, we pride ourselves in providing the exact service you require, building trust, good working relationships and most importantly your approval.

We are an ARLA licenced Residential Lettings and Property Management based on the Wirral. We use our knowledge and experience to offer a competitive and reliable service for both our Landlords and Tenants.

Energy Outlet Stand 35 Energy Outlet Ltd provides a complete design and installation service for solar panels. We specialise in photovoltaic (PV) renewable energy, typically providing systems from 2kW to 4kW for domestic applications.

Visit us on stands 01 & 02 Merseyside Landlords Expo Show Guide 7

www.pmeestates.com 243a County Road, Walton, Liverpool L4 5PE

t: 0151 521 2374. f: 0151 521 7748. e: info@pmeestates.com

Attention to all landlords No let fees - Free gas safety certificate PME estates are capable of providing a personal but highly professional service in a relaxed and friendly environment. We are one of the leading lettings agents in the Merseyside area. If you are looking to rent a property in Merseyside or have a property to rent out in Merseyside, then we should be your first call.

JST Lawyers A FIRM FOR ALL YOUR PROPERTY NEEDS Specialising in:  Purchase  Sale  Remortgage  Investment property  Right to Buy  Shared Ownership  Landlord Advice

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www.jstlawyers.co.uk JST Lawyers, Colonial Chambers, Temple Street, Liverpool L2 5RH

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Listings F - M Furness Building Society Stand 15

Landlord Services Stand 11

Lovell Stand 19

The Furness offers a wide range of products some of which have recently earned Moneyfacts Best Buy status. The Furness has branches throughout the North West and accepts business from intermediaries as well as direct business.

Landlord Services provide Landlords Gas Safety Certs, EPCs and Asbestos Surveys. We offer full property repairs including boiler swaps bathroom/kitchen upgrades. We are available for 24 hour emergency call out.

Lovell is a leading provider of housing and has been awarded the maximum 5 stars for the quality of its homes by the Home Builders Federation. Perfect for first time buyers or buy-to-let investments, the company has offices in Merseyside and is currently working on developments including Fountain Court, Sevenoaks, The Poplars, The Oaks and Church Fields.

Lees Solicitors Stand 10 Halton Borough Council Stand 36 & 42 All six Merseyside Councils are working together to improve the quality and consistency of services we offer to private landlords and to help ensure that privately rented properties are of a decent standard and well managed.

Lees are a leading North West law firm with a wealth of experience in Property Law. Its team of specialist and experienced Property solicitors offer services in commercial and residential property. The firm is based in Birkenhead, Heswall and West Kirby, servicing clients locally and nationally. Lees hold Lexcel, the Law Society's kitemark for practice excellence and Investors in People.

Maison Lettings & Property Management Stand 33 An exciting newcomer to Merseyside’s property scene, Maison is a specialist, family-run letting agent based in South Liverpool. Maison is committed to providing exceptional service at highly competitive rates.

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Housing Benefits - Liverpool City Council Stand 32 Representatives from the Merseyside councils are on hand to provide up-to-date guidance and information about Housing Benefits and how it could impact on your business.

Lets Support Stand 22 Liverpool’s leading Inventory Company with a team of highly experienced Clerks ready to assist you with all aspects of start and end of tenancy condition paperwork including Check-Ins, Inspections and Check-Outs. Contact Maria Colleran direct on 07914 398865.

MSB Solicitors Stand 27 MSB are a highly regarded Lexcel accredited Liverpool practice with offices in Allerton, Wavertree tech park and Liverpool City Centre. They act for a range of commercial Landlords ranging from those with portfolios of hundreds of properties to those owning only one buy to let property.

James Murray Solicitors Stand 13 An approachable, professional, dynamic law firm with vast experience in dealing with Landlord & Tenant matters. They offer competitive rates & fixed fees in most areas.

Liverpool City Council Stand 36 & 42 All six Merseyside Councils are working together to improve the quality and consistency of services we offer to private landlords and to help ensure that privately rented properties are of a decent standard and well managed.

Mortgages for Business Stand 4b & 5 Mortgages for Business is an award winning whole of market buy to let and commercial mortgage broker, with access to many limited distribution lenders and product offerings.

Knowsley Council Stand 36 & 42 All six Merseyside Councils are working together to improve the quality and consistency of services we offer to private landlords and to help ensure that privately rented properties are of a decent standard and well managed.

Liverpool Landlord Furniture Stand 14 A professional team supplying all landlords/tenants with their furniture needs. Including collecting keys, delivery, set up, taking away our rubbish. No more waiting around for deliveries, call today.

Visit us on stands 01 & 02 Merseyside Landlords Expo Show Guide 9

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Listings N - Z Northwood UK Stand 31

Storm Consultancy Stand 6

Venmore Stand 1 & 2

Established in 1995 and with over 75 branches nationwide, Northwood is the UK’s fastest growing estate and letting agency. We are the UK’s leading provider of guaranteed rent with thousands of landlords enjoying the unique benefits of our Platinum guaranteed rental income scheme.

Storm Consultancy is a specialist company providing health and safety risk assessment for event and property management. We are showcasing information on health and safety, fire risk assessment, Legionella testing and asbestos.

Estate Agents, letting agents, auctioneers, surveyors, Merseyside's largest independent.

Weightmans LLP Stand 16 & 17a PayYours Stand 29

TBK Property Care Stand 28

We’re dedicated to supporting the changing payment needs of all mobile workers who deal directly with their customers. What’s more, we’re committed to delivering our products and service at low costs.

The family team carry out all forms of commercial and private house clearance services in Merseyside.

From house clearance, painting and decorating, property care and maintenance, and deep cleans we cater for all landlords’ needs.

Sefton Council Stand 36 & 42 Delivery of Housing and Council Tax Benefits in accordance with Government regulations.

Weightmans have a dedicated property management team dealing with a range of property issues in both the residential and commercial markets. With experience in public and private sectors, we know the challenges faced and can work with you, giving commercial and practical advice.

The Ombudsman Services Stand 34

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council Stand 36 & 42

Property we resolve complaints from consumers about chartered surveying companies, surveyors, estate, residential management and letting agents and other property professionals.

Ombudsman Services also provides dispute resolution for the communications, energy, property and copyright licensing sectors.

All six Merseyside Councils are working together to improve the quality and consistency of services we offer to private landlords and to help ensure that privately rented properties are of a decent standard and well managed.

St Helens Council Stand 36 & 42 All six Merseyside Councils are working together to improve the quality and consistency of services we offer to private landlords and to help ensure that privately rented properties are of a decent standard and well managed.

Wirral/Sefton Housing Benefits Stand 41 Valuation Office Agency Stand 21

STL Plumbing & Heating Stand 8b & 9 Based in Liverpool, STL heating offers plumbing and heating services. Whatever your plumbing and heating requirements, from boiler installations to boiler repairs, we will provide the most efficient and reliable service.

Delivery of Housing and Council Tax Benefits in accordance with Government regulations.

VOA Rent Officers work within the private rented sector in England, providing Local Housing Allowance rates and valuation services for local authorities, landlords and tenants. Independent of commercial interests, Rent Officers work with thousands of professional landlords and letting agents to compile a unique view of the private rented sector.

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EXHIBITOR

Venmore Venmore EnviroVent Mortgages for Business Mortgages for Business Storm Consultancy Anthony James Anthony James STL Plumbing & Heating STL Plumbing & Heating Lees Solicitors Landlord Services Eco Energy Depot James Murray Solicitors Liverpool Landlord Furniture Furness Building Society Weightmans LLP Weightmans LLP Abode Abode Lovell Cuddly Bears Valuation Office Agency Lets Support Endsleigh Insurance Services Clive Watkin Partnership Concentric Lettings Concentric Lettings MSB Solicitors TBK Property Care PayYours Costco Northwood UK Housing benefit - Liverpool City Council Maison Lettings & Property Management The Ombudsman Services Energy Outlet Halton Borough Council, Knowsley Council, Liverpool City Council, Sefton Council, St Helens Council, Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council Complete Commercial Finance Alpha-Let Absolute PCM Devereux Property Wirral/Sefton Housing Benefits Halton Borough Council, Knowsley Council, Liverpool City Council, Sefton Council, St Helens Council, Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

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Seminar Programme Merseyside Landlords Expo 2011 will be delivering a programme of free seminars throughout the day, ranging from a landlord clinic to the latest updates on buy-to-let funding. The seminar most likely to cause a stir will be the Venmore mini auction, featuring five buy-to-let properties. Venmore, the headline sponsor of the event, will give new investors an exciting taste of the bidding experience.

The experts leading the seminars will be on hand to answer any questions from buy-to-let landlords, letting professionals and property investors.

All seminars are free and are located in the Princes Suite.

10.30am 10 top tips for dealing with tenants

11.15am LHA Landlord Clinic

Sian Evans Partner at Weightmans LLP explains how to avoid problems and deal with the situation if the relationship with your tenant deteriorates.

All of your questions answered on all property matters as well as local authority tenants and HMO properties.

Steve Latham, Concentric Lettings

Sian Evans, Weightmans LLP

12 noon Resolving disputes, adding value to complaints A seminar about improving complaint handling in the property sector.

12.45pm Buy to let funding: opportunities and pitfalls With tenant demand outstripping supply, now could be a good time to invest in residential property. Gavin looks the growing number of lenders entering the buy to let space, their criteria for lending, current product availability and what landlords need to do to qualify for the best deals.

John Baguley, Ombudsman Gavin Elley, Mortgages for Business

1.30pm Mini property auction

2.30pm Finance panel

Featuring five hot properties under the hammer from Venmore.

Our panel of finance experts are poised to answer any question on money and finance in the current market.

Auctioneer Adam Partridge, Venmore Auctions (See page 12 for auction guide)

David Roberts of David Roberts Solicitors, Jonathan Beckwick of Lloyds TSB, Darren Kay, Dave Blackman and Paul Lea all from Venmore

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Why 2011 is a great year to be a landlord!

WITH THE UK still climbing its way out of recession and first time buyers reluctant to take the plunge the buy-to-let market in 2011 is the happy beneficiary of these unique market conditions. Research indicates that demand will outstrip supply for much of 2011/2012, with one in 10 households currently renting, a figure that is predicted to grow to one in five by 2020. In the past decade over a million Britons have become buy-to-let landlords, accidental landlords, landlords with property portfolios and property investors. Landlords are enjoying a perfect storm of high demand, rising rents and falling mortgage costs.

value ratios up to 65 per cent, while the minimum income requirement of £25,000 has been removed for experienced landlords. The maximum age for borrowers had been increased to 85 and the firm now accepted applications from firsttime landlords.

According to price comparison site Moneysupermarket.com there are now 312 products for those looking to borrow up to 90 per cent of their home's value - this shows a 17 per cent increase since June.

HOTSPOT LOCATIONS Auctions are a great place to find the next hotspot. Current hotspots are mainly in the student areas of L7, L15, L6, L18 and L17 - although this also depends on price and yield. The best investments to be made are flat conversions, which produce a good yield. However, letting to people on housing benefits can often produce higher returns as the sort of properties required tend to be cheaper and in less desirable locations.

TENANTS: TWO A PENNY According to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), demand for rental property will continue to outstrip supply in the near future. Its research reveals that the imbalance of supply and demand is continuing with three quarters of members reporting that there were more prospective tenants than properties available.

The increase in tenants is most likely a result of social housing reforms and a low number of firsttime buyers, with the latter making up the majority of tenant numbers at the moment. A lack of mortgage availability for first-timers, especially those without a decent deposit, means that they are forced to rent for longer.

MORTGAGES: THE LANDLORD IS KING Recent research shows the number of buy-to-let mortgage deals available to property investors has reached its highest level since October 2008, with over 450 buy-to-let mortgages available. The deposit on mortgages market is changing as well. The 90 and 100 per cent mortgages are returning to the market with the average rate also falling.

Although for the very best deals you’re more likely to need a 40 per cent deposit.

This month Aldermore Bank announced it had increased the loan size and removed the minimum income requirement on its buy-to-let range. The company has bumped up the maximum loan size on buy-to-let mortgages to £1 million for loan-to20 Merseyside Landlords Expo Show Guide

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