Bournemouth June 2026 Meeting 

Houses in Multiple Occupation - Staying on the Right Side of the Law - Alice Ibbotson

With 17+ years of experience in the HMO sector - 11 as a local authority HMO Licensing & Enforcement Officer and HMO Licensing Team Leader - Alice is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to property compliance, in particular HMOs. 

Alice is an Environmental Health Practitioner and fully HHSRS trained, a qualified fire risk assessor, has her own portfolio of HMOs/BTLs and, as well as this she owns a consultancy firm, Property Shield, providing specialist compliance advice, and landlord defence.

Alice also spent the last 3 years building up a specialist HMO Management Company to almost 300 units, however, has now taken a step back to dedicate her time to property compliance.

Alice will break down exactly what you need to do to stay compliant, protect your tenants, your business, and avoid costly mistakes. You’ll walk away with clear action points to stay on the right side of the law and prevent devastating consequences!

ALSO.... One Room - One Fortune - Neil Harvey

Neil will share his journey from clearing £500,000 of debt, to creating financial security and freedom through Airbnb hosting. Having hosted over 2,000 guests as a live-in Superhost for the past 10 years, Neil has built a lifestyle business that provides both stability and opportunity. Whether you’re completely new to hosting or looking to maximise your home’s potential, Neil’s story is packed with insights and practical takeaways.

During Neil’s presentation you will learn:

• How to turn a spare room (or rooms) into a consistent income stream.
• Why hosting with Airbnb is such a great business model in today’s SA market.
• How to harness hidden benefits of hosting from your own home.
• How to fashion a business that suits your lifestyle, ambitions and your pocket!

By the end of his talk you’ll see your home in a new light. You’ll be equipped with some realities about hosting and strategies to boost your income. Anyone seeking simply to ensure there is more money than month or wanting to be able to quit the J.O.B. Neil will share how he achieved both – just from his own 3-bedroom detached home.