The next in person Derby Property Meet event takes place on Wednesday 8th April 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.
Sam Bastow
Sam Bastow is a property developer and investor based in Evesham, Worcestershire, specialising in finding land and unloved properties across the West Midlands and adding value through planning uplift, conversion, and refurbishment.
His latest project involved converting a three-storey Grade II listed building into a mixed-use investment, creating a one-bedroom flat behind the shop while retaining the existing tenants upstairs. The fully occupied building now delivers a 9% yield.
In his talk, Sam will share his Four F Property Development System – Find, Fund, Form and Flog, a simple framework he believes contains the four key elements needed to succeed in property, illustrated through a real case study from his latest project.
Chris Bell
Japanese Knotweed has a reputation for scaring property investors, lenders, and buyers. But like many things in property, fear often comes from misunderstanding. When you know what it is, how it’s managed, and how lenders view it, it can actually present an opportunity.
Chris will explain why Knotweed isn’t something to panic about, what solutions exist, and how informed investors can sometimes secure property below market value when others walk away.
