Over the last few years, we have seen the BtR sector grow exponentially across the UK. As BtR schemes scale and operational teams expand, a great deal of organisations now employ or sponsor migrant workers. As anyone who is not a British or Irish citizen is subject to immigration control, and will require some form of immigration assistance, remaining compliant has never been more imperative for scaling companies.

The Right to Work and the Right to Rent is relevant to everyone residing in England and Wales. As many businesses in the sector directly employ migrants, or rely on licensed contractors across areas such as property management, facilities, maintenance and construction, employers and landlords should remain compliant in order to avoid astronomical fines and compliance action.

The session will provide a practical and engaging overview of how sponsoring migrant workers, Right to Work compliance, and illegal working enforcement can impact BtR businesses. We will touch on the practical, financial, operational and reputational consequences of illegal working penalties, sponsorship issues and civil penalties. Our expert team will discuss recent enforcement examples and case studies, including: common compliance failings; what typically triggers Home Office/Insolvency Service action; and how BtR businesses can put proportionate controls in place to protect both operations and investment value.

This webinar will take a holistic approach to optimising a company’s general compliance and bring compliance obligations firmly into the asset‑management landscape.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Understand how Right to Work and Right to Rent obligations apply in a BTR context, particularly across multi‑site and on‑site operational teams.
• Recognise the specific immigration compliance risks facing BTR operators and investors, including those arising from contractor‑heavy delivery models.
• Identify common triggers for Home Office audits and enforcement action, and how these can impact asset performance and value
• Sponsor licence considerations during asset sales, restructurings and TUPE transfers
• Gain practical insight into preparing for audits and responding effectively to investigations
• Understand how proportionate compliance controls can be embedded to protect operations and investment value

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