Delegates from many different areas of relocation took part in Re:locate’s latest networking event, Relocation: moving the goalposts, held at the Institute of Directors on 4 June. (See menus)

Speakers were Sue Shortland, principal lecturer at London Metropolitan University, offering valuable advice on policy design and review in challenging times, with Stephen Fairn, of Pricoa Relocation, examining the issues from the supplier perspective and advising how to get the most from your suppliers. Lis Gray, from Waitrose, provided an illuminating case study on their innovative approach to coping in the current climate. Nick Barnes, of Knight Frank, gave an update on the property market, with Nick Jackson and Emilia Lascelles concluding the morning’s presentations by looking at the relocation tax allowance.

The extremely popular facilitated discussion groups on the themes of the property market, tax, policy design and review, and relocation support enabled delegates to quiz the experts further, share knowledge and explore how best to deal with credit crunch and policy challenges.

Read the article

You can learn from what went on by Reading Sue Shortland’s article summarising some of the current issues in relocation, as highlighted at the event. An informative feature by Sue Shortland on policy design and review will appear in the summer issue of Re:locate magazine, to be published at the end of  June.

Delegates who attended Relocation: moving the goalposts on 4 June can view the presentation slides and videos here.

Judging from the feedback, delegates found the event extremely useful and appreciated the very interactive nature of the day.

‘Very good discussion forum – more of the same, please.’

‘An opportunity to network and understand each other’s viewpoints and issues, which can only help us to provide a much better service.’

‘Invaluable and interesting to hear about other people’s policies and views.’

Watch out for details of the next Re:locate networking forum event, to be held in the autumn.

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