Seminar Theatre Agenda

Mortgage Showcase North London

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Our agenda for the day covers a range of topical matters, identified by advisers as the subject matter they would like to know more about, in support of their business as well as help it to develop to the next level.

There has been much change in the markets over the last twelve months and doubtless more to come in the next, and in all of today’s sessions, we look to explore the here and now, as well as looking towards the future, to identify what might be coming down the tracks, how you can avoid the pitfalls and make the most of opportunity as it presents itself.

Supported by a cast of industry leaders, we feel sure your time will be well spent in listening to what’s discussed across each session – obviously with the opportunity of asking your pertinent questions of those offering their views.

9.00

Doors open for delegates: breakfast, exhibition time and networking

9.50 – 10.00

Seminar Theatre Agenda
Welcome and an overview of the sessions available during the day.

10.00 – 10.20

Opening presentation

A view of the economy – Taylored in a way you’ll have never seen before

While everything yet again seems to be very challenging at the moment, we are offered a look at the world and our industry from someone you might not expect to be a leading commentator.

10.20 - 10.50

Panel Debate: Market challenges and lender responses

Appreciating the above session might well be a difficult act to follow, we gather senior lender specialists to assess quite where we are after much optimism that 2026 would be a much steadier year, for it only to take quite a different turn following military action in The Gulf.

We will ask our panel members to review their own organisations approach and to offer their expectation of where they see products and rates moving in coming months generally but specifically how they intend to support the intermediary market in meeting client requirements.

10.50 – 11.20

Break

11.20 – 11.35

First Time Buyers – challenges and opportunities – Presentation

This session will cover insight into the first and essential building block in lending, explaining how you can both support and attract what will be your clients of the future.

11.35 – 12.05

Panel Debate: The homebuying journey – meeting client requirements and building adviser trust.

12.05 – 12.35

Break

12.35 – 12.55

Sponsors Session: Keystone – Buy to Let Market insight

12.55 – 13.25

Panel Debate: The ever-moving topic of landlord support – and what change is on the horizon

Being a landlord today has its challenges, but also significant opportunities. The support of a trusted adviser, whether that’s for one or two properties, all the way through to an entire portfolio, can prove to be a highly valuable relationship. However, as that adviser, what’s next on the horizon for clients and how do you stay abreast of all the information that comes with each change or introduction. We assess advice post-Renters Rights introduction and touch on the topic in the distance – Meeting Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES).

13.25 – 13.55

Panel Debate: The growth of specialist lending: From specialist requirements to Specialist Property Finance – each offers a diversification opportunity.

Some might argue that ‘specialist’ lending is more prevalent in an adviser’s daily discussions than traditional high street – but the definition of what specialist lending really is – is the broadest in the industry. For an advice firm, understanding the depth of the topic is essential and it might be that there are areas that you need to tackle and others you might save for another day – but in this session we look at the growth and opportunity in specialist lending – and how you can find support

13.55 – 14.10

Presentation: AI - The Good the Bad and the Ugly

Whether you’re an avid AI user or still yet to give it a go, as with any new technology, it brings a host of opportunity, an element of danger and general bad practice all wrapped up in one neat package.

Navigating these various elements is key to success and security and our speaker today highlights what you should consider, what you should avoid and what you should only do at your peril! Intrigued?

14.10 LUNCH AND CLOSE

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