Landlord Networking Events

Join us at our 5th annual event aimed directly at all local property landlords

Wednesday 13 May 2026, 5pm to 8:30pm at Upton Barn & Walled Garden.

If you own or manage rental property within Mid Devon, or would like to, this worthwhile FREE event will help you navigate legislation and ensure that your tenants have access to good quality, well managed and safe rental accommodation.

For those seeking the guidance and tools necessary to succeed in the development and management of their rental property businesses, this is an event not to be missed!

Book your place at this event for the opportunity to listen to speakers, browse a selection of exhibition stands, network with other landlords and get expert advice from a range of services.

Browse a selection of stands from local businesses and service providers offering a range of relevant advice and information for property investors, managers, landlords and future landlords.
Engaging Keynote Speaker
Bitesize industry related talks
Free parking
Complimentary pizza supper

Where is the event?

The networking event tours around Mid Devon showcasing stunning local venues. This year we are delighted to hold the event at Upton Barn & Walled Garden.

Do I need a ticket?

Tickets are FREE - Please book to reserve your place at landlordevent2026.eventbrite.co.uk

Trade stands:

Trade stands are FULLY BOOKED. If you would like to exhibit at a future event please contact us.

Agenda

Doors open at 5pm

Browse a range of exhibitors and local trade stands. Exhibitors will be available throughout the event.

Welcome: 5.50pm

Chair of Council Cllr Gordon Czapiewski, Mid Devon District Council

Keynote address: 6pm

Susannah Streeter

Susannah Streeter - a landlord herself - is a highly respected financial commentator, broadcaster and event moderator, specialising in helping property landlords and investors understand how global economic forces affect their portfolios. With over two decades of experience in international media and finance, she is known for translating complex topics such as interest rate movements, inflation, energy costs, political risk and technological change into clear, practical insight.

As Chief Investment Strategist at Wealth Club, Susannah provides expert analysis on the forces shaping investment markets, helping landlords make informed decisions around borrowing, refinancing, yields and long term asset resilience. Her commentary regularly features on Bloomberg, CNBC, the Financial Times, Reuters, the BBC and LBC. A former BBC business presenter and RAF Squadron Leader, Susannah brings authority, clarity and real world perspective to every discussion. Audiences value her ability to connect market volatility directly to property values, rental demand and risk management.

Presentation 1: 6.30pm

Renters’ Rights Act: what’s happened, and what’s next - A clear overview of how the Renters’ Rights Act is transforming the private rented sector—what changed on 1 May 2026, what’s coming next, and what it means in practice for renters and landlords in England.

Tom Fellows

Tom Fellows is head of the team responsible for private rented sector redress and non-traditional tenures at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

He is responsible for the new PRS Landlord Ombudsman; a key measure in the new Renters’ Rights legislation.

Presentation 2: 7.15pm

Property Tax Update: Stay Ahead of the Latest Changes - An insightful update covering CGT, SDLT, MTD and much more. Helping landlords to make smarter property decisions in 2026 and beyond.

Debbie Franklin

Peplows' team of property tax experts is headed by Debbie Franklin, ACA, FCCA, CTA. Debbie has over 30 years’ experience advising clients on all aspects of business and financial issues. Debbie is a nationally recognised expert in the property tax sector and is regularly asked to present to property groups across the UK, including the National Landlords Association, Wealth Investment Group, Property and Entrepreneurial Network as well as events organised by councils. As a property investor herself, Debbie understands the challenges and benefits the sector can deliver.