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The British New Homes Mortgage Senate 2024

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The British New Homes & Mortgage Senate 2023

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Exclusive gathering of the most important new-build lenders, adviser firms, builders, housing associations and ancillaries

The British New Homes Mortgage Senate is an exclusive gathering of the most important new-build lenders, adviser firms, builders, housing associations and ancillaries to address current issues, deepen relationships, foster understanding, improve and evolve the sector. This half day conference will feature topical and thought-provoking panel debates, group discussions and workshops led by a line-up of expert speakers.

This event is held under the Chatham House Rule. When a meeting, or part thereof, is held under the Chatham House Rule, participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.

The British New Homes Mortgage Senate is strictly by invitation.

If you have any queries about registering for the event, please email lorraine.francisco@ae3media.co.uk

Venue Details

30 Euston Square

30, Euston Square, London, England, NW1 2FB, United Kingdom

30 Euston Square

Registration

09.15 – 09.45

Pre-conference networking breakfast

09.45 – 09.50

Welcome address

09.50-10.15

Housing Markets, Financial Stability, and the Economy

• Insights into key economic indicators, trends, and forecasts
• What’s next for rates, house prices, and sales?
• Explore the implications on consumer confidence, market sentiment, and behaviour

Simon Dawson, director of data services & insights division, Rightmove

10.15- 10.40

Post-general election housing dynamics and the impact on new build

Valuable analysis and insight into the impact of a new government on new home build numbers, planning policy and an increase in customer demand. What has the new government promised? How will it be introduced, over what timeframe and is it realistic?

Mark Wakeford, chair of the board, National Federation of Builders

10.40-11.30

What is the impact of new Government policy on builders? Championing quality, sustainable, and affordable homes

• Considering the implications of the latest housing policies
• Overcoming planning system challenges: how are developers tackling and balancing supply chains with the green agenda?
• The delivery of quality, sustainable, and affordable homes – and the societal benefits of homeownership

Timothy Douglas, head of policy and campaigns, Propertymark
Rachel Ferguson, senior development manager, Pocket Living
Jeremy Gray, head of policy, Federation of Master Builders
Andrew Taylor, group planning director, Vistry Group
Moderated by: Craig Hall, director – strategic relationships, LSL Financial Services

11.30-12.00

Networking coffee break

12.00-12.15 Lightning sessions

The Home of the Future – how sustainability requirements are changing home building

• Understanding the new homes sustainability roadmap
• Assessing the changes in home design to incorporate cleantech, water efficiency, nature and placemaking
• Consideration on how to deliver 1.5m homes while meeting environmental sustainability needs

Richard Lankshear, programme director, Future Homes Hub

12.15-12.30

Energy efficiency – updates on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

• Overview of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
• Updates on regulatory changes affecting EPCs
• Implications for the housing industry and homeowners

Chloe Timperley, green mortgage campaign lead, Green Finance Institute

12.40-13.15

Examining innovative financing models and initiatives aimed at making green homeownership more attractive & accessible

• Assessing the role of financial institutions and lenders in supporting green housing affordability initiatives
• How will valuers price in green credentials? Will we see a green price premium?
• Product innovations that new-build mortgage advisers should be aware of
• How are energy firms supporting affordability differences?

Jonathan Evans, senior national accounts and new build lead, Skipton Building Society
Emma Fletcher, low carbon homes director, Octopus Energy
Trudy Woolf, director of lender services, e.surv Chartered Surveyors
Moderated by: Craig Hall, director – strategic relationships, LSL Financial Services

13.15-13.45

How can we stimulate demand-side activity?

• Does the sector need Stamp Duty Reform or a new Help to Buy?
• How can private schemes dovetail government intervention?
• Is Shared Ownership the new hope to stimulate demand?

Mobeen Akram, new homes director, Mortgage Advice Bureau
Steve Goodall, managing director, e.surv Chartered Surveyors
Paula Higgins, CEO, HomeOwners Alliance
Moderated by: Craig Hall, director – strategic relationships, LSL Financial Services

13:45-13:50