Central London Property Network

Featuring Hanif Khan, Ian Morton & Saam Lowni
Plus: JV Panel • Finance Update • Open Networking

Pre-Meet: 5:30 PM — Upstairs in the Hotel Bar
Join James Fox for relaxed, informal networking before the main event.

✨ About the Event

An inspiring evening designed for developers, landlords, investors, and property professionals.

Connect, learn, and collaborate — with the opportunity for attendees to come to the front of the room to share what they do in property during our open networking segment.

🌟 Headline Guest: Hanif Khan

Co-Founder, Brandscaling

Hanif Khan is an award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and mentor — and the Co-Founder of Brandscaling.
With over two decades of experience, Hanif has built and scaled ventures across property, law, training, and deal sourcing, creating multiple businesses including estate agencies, letting agencies, training companies, and a law firm.

He has sourced and structured hundreds of property deals, nearly all through joint ventures, partnering to build multi-million-pound portfolios and long-term value.

A visionary systems thinker, Hanif brings a deep understanding of how to align people, processes, and profit for scalable growth.
Passionate about collaboration, he believes joint ventures are the ultimate vehicle for creating wealth, impact, and shared success.

🎤 Guest Presentation

Funding Commercial Conversions Using SSAS and JV Finance

Speaker: Ian Morton — The Ideas Company

Ian Morton is a property developer and designer with over 47 years of experience transforming commercial buildings into luxury apartments and high-performing investments.

As founder of The Ideas Company, Ian built a 35-strong international design and project management practice specialising in hospitality design and build. His flagship project — Marske Hall Country Estate — is now a thriving luxury holiday-let destination.

Through Elite Mentoring Guild and AI Property Mentor, Ian helps investors build AI-driven portfolios and connects UK heritage property opportunities with Middle Eastern capital.

💼 Finance Update + Budget Special

Saam Lowni — Merryoaks

Saam brings a rounded view of the property market gained from over 20 years of experience across residential and commercial property development, sales, lettings, management, and finance.

He has worked with both boutique property agencies and national chains, as well as developers across London, Spain, and the Middle East, while building his own portfolio throughout London, the South East, West Midlands, and North East.

In the past six years, Saam has been a founding member of a property finance provider, helping to grow its fund from £0 to £300 million, on course to fund thousands of new homes across the UK.

Saam is also the founder of Property People, a popular YouTube channel and podcast platform sharing ideas, stories, and solutions with property professionals.

🤝 Joint Ventures Panel Discussion

Chair: Patricia Ogunfeibo — Property Money Tree
After 20 years as a solicitor, Patricia transitioned into property development and investment. Through Property Money Tree, she mentors investors on portfolio growth, cashflow, and building resilient property businesses.

🎙️ Panellists:

Hanif Khan — Co-Founder, Brandscaling
(See headline bio above.)

David Burns — Partner, Ronald Fletcher Baker
A Leading Individual in The Legal 500, David specialises in property and commercial litigation, advising developers, landlords, and lenders on complex legal and financial disputes.

Ian Morton — The Ideas Company
(See keynote bio above.)

Saam Lowni — Merryoaks
(See Finance Update section above.)

🕓 Agenda

5:30 PM – Pre-Meet Networking
Upstairs in the Hotel Bar with James Fox.

6:30 PM – Registration & Networking
Arrive, connect, and enjoy light refreshments.

7:00 PM – Welcome & Sponsor Introductions
Opening remarks and introductions from our sponsors.

7:15 PM – Finance Update & Budget Special
Saam Lowni (Merryoaks) — Market insights, lending updates, and Budget analysis.

7:25 PM – Guest Presentation: Funding Deals
Ian Morton (The Ideas Company) — Innovative funding strategies and real-world examples.

8:10 PM – Networking Break
Stretch, recharge, and network with fellow attendees.

8:20 PM – Joint Ventures Panel Discussion
Chair: Patricia Ogunfeibo
Panellists: Hanif Khan, David Burns, Ian Morton, Saam Lowni
A dynamic discussion on collaboration, funding, and successful JV partnerships.

9:00 PM – Shout Outs & Close
Community updates, attendee introductions, and final networking.