The next in person Derby Property Meet event takes place on Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 7pm
(networking from 6pm) at 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 the upcoming event.
Luke Bilson
This month, we’re diving into one of the hottest questions in today’s market…
💬 “Flipping property – is it still as profitable?”
Joining us to break it all down is Luke Bilson, a highly experienced property professional based in Derbyshire, bringing over 16 years in residential property — but this isn’t just theory.
Luke has actually done the deals.
🏡 From starting out with property flips
📈 To building a diverse portfolio including HMOs
🏗️ And now working on multi-unit title splits & commercial-to-residential conversions
He’s currently progressing:
✔️ Three barn conversions in Ashbourne
✔️ Another exciting barn project near Belper
His experience spans working with leading agencies such as Savills and Fine & Country, alongside building his own successful property investment projects — giving him a well-rounded, commercially sharp perspective on today’s market.
👉 If you’ve ever wondered whether flipping still stacks up in today’s market — this is a session you don’t want to miss.
🎟️ Expect honest insights, practical takeaways, and plenty of opportunity to connect with other investors in the room.
Fatma Abidi
From Corporate Engineering to Full-Time Property Investor
With over 10 years of experience in engineering across multiple industries, Fatma first ventured into property investment as a side hustle while living in Paris. What began as a small project gradually developed into a full-time property business, which continued to expand after her move to the UK.
Today, she is a full-time property investor with a growing £2.5 million portfolio of BTLs and HMOs, and has successfully raised over £750,000 in investor finance.
In this talk, she shares her journey from the corporate world into property investing, along with the key lessons, challenges, and opportunities she encountered along the way.
