If you’re an estate agent or mortgage professional looking to network, or keen to learn about your ever-evolving industry, there are plenty of events available to you. We’ve picked out the key industry events that can’t be missed over the next 12 months, from expos and conferences to award ceremonies; these are the events you need to be seen at:
Mortgage Business Expo
– When is it?
6th June and 11th October
– Where is it?
Bristol and London
– Best for…
Mortgage Brokers and IFAs looking to network and learn
– What is covered?
Launched 16-years ago, MBE is a respected and established event that hosts informative seminars for mortgage practitioners and professionals covering forecasts and trends for the UK mortgages and lending markets with speakers talking about everything from equity release to bridging finance and secured loans.
– Why should I go?
MBE is a widely attended event, so it is a great networking opportunity – plus it’s free to attend! This is another CII CPD accredited event, so mortgage professionals can gain valuable points towards their professional development.
– Who is attending?
Speakers:
- John Wriglesworth, Managing Partner, Instinctif Partners
- Esther Dijkstra, Director Strategic Partnerships, Lloyds Banking Group
- John Phillips, National Operations Director, Spicer Haart and Just Mortgages
- Matthew Wyles, Executive Director, Castle Trust
- Chris Whitney, Head of Commercial Finance, Enness Private Clients
– Social media
@clarionmbe on Twitter
NAEA Conferences
– When is it?
22nd June 2017
– Where is it?
East Anglia Event – Duxford Airspace Conference Centre, Cambridge
(The conference will be visiting Exeter in September, Cardiff and Durham in October and Leister, Portsmouth and Kent in November 2017)
– Best for…
Estate agents who are still keen to learn
– What is covered?
The National Association of Estate Agents is on the road again. With the next event coming to Cambridge. The event covers legal changes in the property industry and marketing tips and strategies to make sure you’re up to scratch with property best practice.
– Why should I go?
NAEA conferences are the best place to refresh your industry knowledge and get a handle on all the noteworthy property trends, from anti-money laundering to social media. Agents can also gain five hours’ CPS towards the 12-hour CPD membership obligation.
– Who is attending?
Speaking:
- NAEA Chief Executive, Mark Hayward
Sponsor:
- Property Technology
– Social media
@naea_uk on Twitter
Facebook – facebook.com/naea.uk
RESI Conference
– When is it?
13th – 15th September 2017
– Where is it?
Celtic Manor, Wales
– Best for…
Estate agents who want to know more about the industry trends, Proptech in particular
– What is covered?
This year’s agenda covers housing policies, looking at how planning can stimulate housing and modern methods of disruption and construction. See the full agenda here: http://www.resiconf.com/resiconf2017/2017-agenda
– Why should I go?
Seminars, panel discussion and more: this year promises more networking opportunities and there’s a RESI Proptech Stream taking place in the exhibition hall alongside the main conference with a number of TED-style talks which looks set to deliver some thought-leadership. Topics in the Proptech Stream include Drone Wars, VR versus AS and 3D or not 3D, that’s the question.
– Who is attending?
Speakers:
- Host Mark Easton, BBC Home Editor
Sponsors:
- Osborne Clark, Residential Land, CORT
Research partner
- Savills
– Social media
@RESIevent on Twitter #RESIconference
Hosted by @PropertyWeek (Facebook.com/pwmagazine)
MIPIM UK
– When is it?
18th – 29th October 2017
– Where is it?
Olympia, London
– Best for…
Estate agents interested in the politics behind it all
– What is covered?
This year, MIPIM’s theme is UK Real Estate: The Next Chapter, with day one focusing on the macro, micro, political (with a spotlight on Brexit) and socio economics impacts on the property market, while the Thursday will focus on property investment trends.
2017 will also host a reverse Hackathon where a team of hackers have 48 hours to design an app as a solution to property industry problems. For the second year, there will also be the MIPM Startup Competition to find to most promising and innovative startup in Europe, with the first round taking place at the London event.
– Why should I go?
“Shaping and connecting UK property”, MIPM is billed as the UK’s largest and “most insightful” property event for professionals. The conference is very in-depth in terms of content and is very well attended, making it the perfect networking opportunity: 16 of the top 20 UK agents, developers and key players from the UK property industry are set to attend.
– Who is attending?
Exhibitors and speakers include:
- BNP Paribas Real Estate
- AVIVA Investors
- Estates Gazette
- Legal & General
- Habiteo
– Social media
@MIPMWorld on Twitter, #MIPIM
The Negotiator Conference & Expo (and Negotiator Awards)
– When is it?
31st October 2017
– Where is it?
Park Lane, London
– Best for…
Estate agents who are still keen to learn
– What is covered?
Held annually to coincide with the publication’s award ceremony, The Negotiator puts on one of the premier estate agent events of the year. This year will see 16 seminars from the UK’s leading property experts,
– Why should I go?
With over 50 suppliers attending, networking opportunities abound. And attending seminars qualifies as a CPD module, so it’s worth attending for the educational kudos.
– Who is attending?
Exhibitors
- Moneypenny
- The Deposit Protection Service
- Keyzapp
- Flamefish media
– Social media
@TheNeg on Twitter
Financial Services Expo
– When is it?
13th September 2017
– Where is it?
Billingsgate, London
(London is the Flagship event, but there are also upcoming events in Coventry and Cardiff)
– Best for…
Mortgage intermediaries and financial advisors
– What is covered?
The seminars address the needs and opportunities for intermediaries in the ever-changing market with Financial Reporter and key trade body, the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries hosting sessions to cover everything from mortgages to specialist lending, including protection and technology.
– Why should I go?
The industry’s biggest trade show with over 80 exhibitors and over 1,200 visitors. It is highly rated as an informative experience, with 94% of last year’s delegates rating the FSE seminars as ‘excellent’ and 98% of intermediaries saying they would attend FSE again. You can also earn CPD hours for attending.
– Who is attending?
Sponsors
- Mortgage Advice Bureau
- Metro Bank
- Nationwide Building Society
- Metropolis Surveying Services
– Social media
@FSE_2017 on Twitter
Facebook – facebook.com/financialservicesexpo.uk
The Mortgage and Protection Event
– When is it?
7th November, 8th November, 15th November, 16th November
– Where is it?
7th = London, 8th = Manchester, 15th = Birmingham, 16th = Southampton
– Best for…
Mortgage Brokers
– What is covered?
Hosted by Mortgage Solutions, the series of events travels the UK in a week to bring business solutions to mortgage intermediaries across the country. The programme is soon to be announced, but will likely cover compliance procedures and the effects of Brexit, as well as an exhibition for the chance to network with top lenders and providers
– Why should I go?
The carefully curated programme covers a range of current issues in an interactive format which encourages open debate and discussion. This is another event that is CPD accredited, so those working towards CII /PFS can gain some professional development credits.
– Who is attending?
Speakers for this year’s event TBC, but 2016 line up included Richard Donnell, Research and Insight Director, Hometrack; Martin Reynolds, CEO, SimplyBiz Mortgages and Paul Merrigan, CEO and founder of Lifetime.
– Social media
@mortgagesols on Twitter, #TMPE17
Facebook – facebook.com/mortgagesolutionsuk