This event has been POSTPONED to ensure we could all support England at the Euros!! Normal business will resume in August!!!

The next monthly instalment of Derby Property Meet takes place on Wednesday 10th July 2024 at 7pm (networking from 6:30pm), held at the amazing premises of our partners Nelsons Solicitors in Derby.

Nelson Solicitors, Stern House, Lodge Lane, Derby. DE1 3WD.

Click the link below to book now to secure your place at this exciting event.

Derby’s only independent property networking event held in the city returns to some more awesome property investment content and a chance to meet fellow property professionals. We have more excellent guest speakers this month to share their expertise, knowledge and experience and will be there to answer your questions. Of course, there will be plenty of opportunities throughout the evening to network with fellow property professionals in the room.

Book your ticket now!!

Speakers in July

Main Speaker – Richard Stone

Richard is a Builder/Developer and Chartered Construction Manager as well as a Non-Exec, Trustee, TEDx Speaker, Public Speaker, and Coach Mentor & respected trainer with a quick wit and a great sense of humour along with a real handle of what it takes to deliver results in Construction, Property and business as well as a passion to support the learning of others. 

His 30+ years experience construction from building sites to senior management and board level on companies large and small

As well as training and mentoring those in property, Richard also works with other business owners to help them maximise their profits and regain time and has become known for his ability to dispense valuable no nonsense insightful advice either as a Non Exec or in fractional roles. 

Respected for his extensive expertise and his unrivalled commitment to his own and others personal development as well as his work ethic. 

Richard is a sought-after public speaker and highly regarded Non-Exec and coach and mentor.

Geoffrey McClure

Geoffrey McClure has many years of experience in the Construction Insurance arena and in particular Latent Defect Insurance offering true choice to his clients. He has built relationships with a panel of the UK’s leading warranty brands to give clients the right options in their search for a structural warranty. 

With access to many of the key providers in the market, Geoffrey can find you the most competitive price with the most suitable cover for your project. 

 “I can condense your search for multiple quotes from a single phone call… then after researching the market, I will come back to you with all the facts you need to know about each quote so that you can make an informed choice, every time”.

“I work for the benefit of my clients not warranty providers”.

The next monthly instalment of Derby Property Meet takes place on Wednesday 12th June 2024 at 7pm (networking from 6:30pm), held at the amazing premises of our partners Nelsons Solicitors in Derby.

Nelson Solicitors, Stern House, Lodge Lane, Derby. DE1 3WD.

Click the link below to book now to secure your place at this exciting event.

Derby’s only independent property networking event held in the city returns to some more awesome property investment content and a chance to meet fellow property professionals. We have more excellent guest speakers this month to share their expertise, knowledge and experience and will be there to answer your questions. Of course, there will be plenty of opportunities throughout the evening to network with fellow property professionals in the room.

Book your ticket now!!

Speakers in June

Mark Bowen, Leah Bowen & Lee Crawshaw

Derby Property Meet are looking forward to Welcoming Mark Bowen, Leah Bowen & Lee Crawshaw from the Supported living Gateway with their presentation:

‘Why you should invest in supported living’

Supported Living Gateway is a property portal and training company dedicated to providing homes for people with a range of support needs.    

Our membership scheme is revolutionising how investors connect with housing and care providers, helping the supply of quality homes and providing ethical, long-term income streams.  

We provide specialist training for investors and supported living providers interested in property investment that can really make a difference. 

Mark Bowen

After 30 years in the City working for various global financial institutions, Mark left the corporate world in the summer of 2016, deciding that he wanted to work within the property development industry. Mark firmly believes that the Supported Living Gateway will help simplify and improve the way that supported living providers work with property owners. Mark is proud to be part of The Gateway team and knows that they will make a difference by helping create homes for those who need them most.  

Paul Hinchey-Bradshaw

In addition, we are pleased to Welcome Senior Property Finance Specialist Paul Hinchey-Bradshaw from Signature Funding Solutions: 

The Team at signature are experts when it comes to supported living/social housing mortgages and have a huge amount of knowledge within this market. With our access to a wide range of lenders, we know who to approach and when. 

We’re able to place landlords with the right lenders, that go above and beyond to pre-check leases to ensure the lenders legal department are happy with the agreement drawn up. This way, it helps to reduce any risks, and can save investors any upfront fees. 

The next monthly instalment of Derby Property Meet takes place on Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 7pm (networking from 6:30pm), held at the amazing premises of our partners Nelsons Solicitors in Derby.

Nelson Solicitors, Stern House, Lodge Lane, Derby. DE1 3WD.

Click the link below to book now to secure your place at this exciting event.

Derby’s only independent property networking event held in the city returns to some more awesome property investment content and a chance to meet fellow property professionals. We have more excellent guest speakers this month to share their expertise, knowledge and experience and will be there to answer your questions. Of course, there will be plenty of opportunities throughout the evening to network with fellow property professionals in the room.

Book your ticket now!!

Speakers in May

Leah McLaren

‘Accidentally building a Super House’

Leah McLaren will be speaking about her property journey so far alongside her partner, Dean.

Having grown up with property around her due to her father being a landlord and then meeting Dean, who is a seasoned project manager, the time felt right for both of them to make the jump into property, full time. It’s not been an easy ride so far, with lots of ups and downs. However, Leah’s honesty and resilience will offer you real insight and hopefully inspire you to pursue your dream in property.

Andrew Bartlett

From multi million pound conversions to asset management of 80,000ft2 buildings. How can you become wealthy through Commercial Property?

Did you know that you don’t need to wait until the end of a development to pay yourself? Property can make you money more quickly.  Multi-Million pound property investor and mentor Andrew Bartlett is full of important insights like this! 

28 years in retail banking means that Andrew has advanced expertise in risk mitigation, which he applies to all of his property investments.  Over 20 years of property investment, Andrew has developed a diverse property experience, including: 

• HMOs 
• Serviced Accommodation
• Commercial Conversions 
• New Build Developments
• Commercial Property

Andrew combines or creates project strategies to maximise value, adapting where necessary.

Andrew will use just two examples to demonstrate how he is using commercial property to improve his wealth, and more importantly, how you can too. From a multi million pound conversion creating £1million profit to managing an aging commercial asset, Andrew will show you what he is doing and how you can start improving your wealth through Commercial Property.

Andrew’s talk is not to be missed

The next monthly instalment of Derby Property Meet takes place on Wednesday 10th April 2024 at 7pm (networking from 6:30pm), held at the amazing premises of our partners Nelsons Solicitors in Derby.

Nelson Solicitors, Stern House, Lodge Lane, Derby. DE1 3WD.

Click the link below to book now to secure your place at this exciting event.

Derby’s only independent property networking event held in the city returns to some more awesome property investment content and a chance to meet fellow property professionals. We have more excellent guest speakers this month to share their expertise, knowledge and experience and will be there to answer your questions. Of course, there will be plenty of opportunities throughout the evening to network with fellow property professionals in the room.

Book your ticket now!!

Speakers in April

Mike Gregory

Mike is an Engineer and currently still in full-time employment but has been investing in property since 2019. He completed 12 month property mastermind course in March 2022 where he was selected as a top performer, building a portfolio of HMO’s, single lets & mixed use properties with a GDV of £1.4m alongside his wife Claire.

However, in September 2009 things were different; Mike & Claire we were renting, up to their eyes in debt and had literally 2p left in the bank account. Since then they have worked exceptionally hard, persevered and picked themselves up after knock-backs to be on the verge of financial freedom. This has been done through perseverance & determination but also by leveraging other peoples money and finding creative solutions for deals they’ve done.

Joe Taylor

Joe is a digital marketer who runs a leading property marketing agency, eGrowth Media. Having worked with some of the UK’s leading property investors helping them generate more leads to aid business growth up and down the UK. 

Joe and his team have generated 7 figures in investment/revenue for his clients and are featured in various news publications, his aim is to share with you the power of social media and how you can use platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to find more deals and investors. 

The next monthly instalment of Derby Property Meet takes place on Wednesday 13th March 2024 at 7pm (networking from 6:30pm), held at the amazing premises of our partners Nelsons Solicitors in Derby.

Nelson Solicitors, Stern House, Lodge Lane, Derby. DE1 3WD.

Click the link below to book now to secure your place at this exciting event.

Derby’s only independent property networking event held in the city returns to some more awesome property investment content and a chance to meet fellow property professionals. We have more excellent guest speakers this month to share their expertise, knowledge and experience and will be there to answer your questions. Of course, there will be plenty of opportunities throughout the evening to network with fellow property professionals in the room.

Book your ticket now!!

Speakers in March

John Holmes

John Holmes is a property investor and a Business Advisor, providing mentorship to entrepreneurs to help them achieve their goals for fundraising and business growth.

John Joins us at the Derby Property Meet to discuss the principles of Entrepreneurship, including; The Four Freedoms of Entrepreneurship, Who not How and The Self Managing Company

Joanne Sainsbury 

Joanne Sainsbury from Silkwood Property West Midlands has been investing in Property since 1999. However it was a hobby up to 2019 until she educated herself with all the strategies and creative ways to acquire property. Her portfolio now includes, HMO’s, Serviced Accommodation and single lets. Her favourite strategy is BRRR (buy, refurbish, refinance, rent) and her passion for the past 2 years has been property coaching/mentoring. 

Her talk will be about the five fundamentals of how to succeed in property, intertwined with some of her back to brick renovations for HMO’s and Services accommodation.