Welcome
The Forum started as a small group of people interested in property, meeting, exchanging ideas and opportunities. We soon discovered that there was a broad network of people, from very experienced developers to people starting out on their property development journey, who were looking for a community and that is what the Property Development Forum has become.
We’re so pleased you’ve taken an interest in what we do. You are very welcome, whatever your interest or experience in property, and we hope you can join us at one of our monthly, in person, meetings at venues across the Southwest. Informal events where property developers, investors and owners come together to share, meet and learn from each other and from the property professionals in the room.
About You
Is the Property Development Forum for you?
Well, there are a few things we know about you so far…
You have an interest in property development! What we don’t know is what that interest looks like or what experience is behind it but that doesn’t matter. We’re a community that is open to all and at our events you’ll meet experienced developers looking for new projects or partnerships, you’ll met complete novices looking to learn, make new connections and get guidance. You’ll meet property professionals whose knowledge can be an invaluable resource.
The next thing we know about you is you want to meet like minded people. Any networking is about developing contacts and growing your reach, and the fact you’re here shows that’s something you’re looking to do.
There’s a lot more about you we don’t know but we do hope you decide to change that by joining us at one of our upcoming events. Come along, introduce yourself, meet property people in your area, and take advantage of the expertise and opportunities in the room.
We’re a community and whatever you’re experience, or ambition, you’re very welcome.
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Our Ambassadors
We have a team of Ambassadors for each of our locations – experts in their field, and our preferred partners – from each sector of property development. Our Ambassadors are on hand at each of our events to provide professional guidance and expertise to attendees.
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PDF News
Our thoughts on all things property
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