Previous Landlord Events
We're proud to be able to run events that support local landlords and businesses to provide good quality housing for the residents of Mid Devon.
See below to view our successful events from previous years.
Following a few years' break Mid Devon's Landlord Networking Event returned in 2025 with overwhelming support.
Held at the Corn Barn in Cullompton, the 2025 event promised to help landlords be mindful of their legal obligations and to ensure their tenants have access to good quality, well managed and safe rental accommodation.
The evening’s line-up included an engaging keynote speech from TV’s Martin Roberts who, also a landlord himself, shared his experiences and insights with attendees.
A presentation that covered planning needs and opportunities was provided by the Council’s Development Management Manager, John Hammond. Guy Horsington, Deputy Director Private Rented Sector (Strategy, Tenancy and Redress) from Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government also provided an informative talk covering The Renters Rights Bill.
There were a selection of stands from local businesses and services providing professional advice and information. Attendees were also able to view a demonstration of Mid Devon Housing’s damp and mould demo house, bringing understanding of ventilation and mould behaviours to life.
Some of the comments at the close of the evening included:
- "Very pleased to see the event return – thanks."
- "Very good. Excellent. All landlords should experience."
- "Good presentations."
- "Fabulous venue."
- "Thank you for organising."
The Public Health & Housing Options Team offers it’s thanks to all who attended and in particular, the speakers and exhibitors, as well as Yta and Ian at the Corn Barn for hosting the event.
If you or your business would like to be involved in future events, please contact landlordevent@middevon.gov.uk to register you interest early.
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Landlord Networking Event 2019
In 2019 we were lucky to be joined by TV's Tommy Walsh who gave an engaging talk to a busy room at the Hartnoll Hotel, Tiverton.
"Interesting and informative" - landlord
"A very worthwhile evening" - landlord
"very well organised and attended event" - 2019 speaker
Landlord Networking Event 2018
Amanda Lamb was our keynote speaker in 2019 and we were fortunate to be hosted by Paschoe House, then a luxury family run country house hotel, restaurant and events venue in the heart of Devon.
We also enjoyed workshops from Andrew Dymond, founder member of Arden Chambers and Debbie Franklin, the Director of Tax at Peplows Chartered Accountants.
Lee Tozer, Devon Operational Partnership Manager for the Department for Work and Pensions provided advice about Universal Credit and Making it work for landlords.
Landlord Networking Event 2017
Our introductory landlord networking event and what would turn out to be the first in a series of well attended popular evenings. Jules Hudson from BBC’s Escape to the Country, provided an engaging keynote speech. Workshops were run by BBC’s Homes under the Hammer regular and South West Auctioneer Graham Barton, and electrical safety advice was given by NAPIT's Ian Halton. The evening was hosted by Muddifords Court Country House, then a popular venue.
Overall 90% of delegates said the venue, quality of speakers, stands and information and organisation was Excellent or Good.
100% of respondents said they would attend another event of this type.
“Brilliant event keep doing what you’re doing” - Landlord
“Very good will recommend to colleagues” - Exhibitor
