1. Private Rented Sector Workshop an RSL Perspective Nick Caprara Business Manager 15 July 2010

2. Who we are Part of Genesis Housing Group Currently the largest RSL managing temporary accommodation Manage PSL, HALS, HALD, empty property refurbishment schemes Work in over 16 boroughs from including all West London sub-region, Haringey, Camden, Westminster,Sutton Outside London Hertfordshire – Watford, St Albans, Hertsmere Essex – Basildon, Southend,Harlow

3. The RSL approach Understanding the market – over 20 years experience in managing leased accommodation Partnership working Private landlords Local authority partners RSLs Flexibility Adaptable models – ability to change dependent on legislative changes Hub approach – residents and landlord choice

4. Benefits of sub-regional RSL approach RSL model is designed to be Core Business Quality accommodation – sub-regional property standards Cost effective Reduce cost to local authorities Manage risk effectively Competitive Existing Landlord relationship Portfolio landlords with properties across borough boundaries Advertising available properties

5. The future of sub-regional partnerships Acceptance that need to innovate to ensure continued use of good quality private rented accommodation for households in need Clarity around out of borough placements Engagement with RSLs at strategic levels designing strategies Link empty property and grant funded schemes to RSLs for delivery and securing nomination to properties Sub-regional advertising campaigns

6. Questions? Nick Caprara Business Manager E – nick.caprara@pathmeads.org.uk T - 020 8900 4888