The National Development Summit

Bringing together the brightest minds in the Property Development Sector

The National Development Summit

Step into a room driven by ambition, insight, and collaboration.
The National Development Summit is the UK’s leading one-day event for property developers, investors, and industry professionals focused on growth in 2026 and beyond.

You’ll gain direct access to market insights, funding strategies, and real-world lessons from some of the most respected voices in UK property. Expect practical keynotes, expert-led panels, and high-value networking with people actively shaping the future of development and investment.

What to Expect

🎤 Insight-led presentations and expert panels covering planning, funding, and legal strategy
💬 Three candid panels tackling today’s biggest development challenges
🤝 High-quality networking throughout the day

✅ 200+ years of combined property experience across speakers and panellists
✅ 21+ industry-leading contributors, including John Howard and Paul Higgs

Featured Industry Figures

Paul Higgs
A stalwart of the UK property industry with 40+ years’ experience and winner of Sustainable Property Development of the Year 2025. Former senior roles at Laing Homes and Barratt Developments plc, founder of Millbank Group, lecturer at London Southbank University, and founding investor in LandInsight (now LandTech).

John Howard
One of the UK’s most experienced property developers and investors, with over four decades in the industry. Involved in 4,000+ transactions nationwide, with recent projects including a £27m, 150-apartment development at Ipswich Waterfront.

Xuan Meng
Built an award-winning portfolio from a £450k starting investment to £21m, combining strong design principles with disciplined financial performance.

Topics Covered

🏗️ Planning strategy and delivery
📈 Market conditions and forecasting
💰 Financing growth in a changing environment
🤝 Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
📊 Maximising sales in an uncertain market

VIP Access (Optional)

For those who want smoother flow and better access during the day, a limited VIP option is available. It’s a practical enhancement designed to maximise networking — not a luxury add-on.

VIP includes:

• Private buffet lunch with speakers and panellists
• Fast-track check-in
• Premier seating

VIP places are limited to maintain the quality of the experience.

Who You’ll Meet

🏘️ Developers
💼 Investors
🏠 Landlords
🏦 Funders
🧭 Planners
📏 Surveyors
⚖️ Solicitors
🏗️ Construction and compliance specialists

Full List of Speakers & Panellists

Justin Owens — CEO, Silverleaf Group

Justin Owens leads Silverleaf Group, delivering major residential and mixed-use developments across the South East. With a strong focus on scalable, design-led schemes, Justin brings hands-on experience in navigating planning, funding, and delivery in complex market conditions. His work reflects a disciplined, commercially driven approach to sustainable growth in development businesses.

Henry Davis — Developer, Trainer & Property Expert

With over 30 years in property, Henry Davis has developed everything from HMOs to high-end homes and complex mixed-use schemes. Former CEO of International Property Group and now Managing Director of Genii Developments, Henry is also a respected industry commentator, co-author, and long-standing columnist behind Ask the Property Doctor. He brings deep strategic insight and real-world perspective to development at scale.

Francesca Winslow — Director, PR Homes Direct

A third-generation property developer, Francesca delivers award-winning sustainable homes through PR Homes Direct. Her flagship Eastbourne ECO Development has gained national recognition, and she was named Developer of the Year 2023 and Trailblazer Award winner 2024. Francesca is widely respected for combining commercial success with environmental responsibility.

Manni Chopra — Chopra Property Group

Manni Chopra is an accomplished developer and investor with a background in IT and strategic leadership. At Chopra Property Group, she leads deal sourcing, investor relations, systemisation, and strategic planning, working closely with legal, finance, and design teams to deliver high-value developments. She is also host of the Titans Property Meet and winner of Commercial Development of the Year at the Property Investors Awards 2025.

Saam Lowni — Property Finance & Development Expert

Founder of Property People, Saam Lowni brings over 20 years’ experience across development, sales, lettings, and finance. He is a founding member of a £300m property fund and a trusted voice in the industry through his widely followed podcast and YouTube channel. Saam specialises in structuring finance and partnerships that enable developers to scale sustainably.

Jerry Alexander — Commercial Property Investor & Mentor

Jerry Alexander is a seasoned commercial property investor with a multi-million-pound portfolio. Known for his straight-talking approach, he has a strong track record in mentoring developers and investors, helping them transition into commercial and mixed-use projects with confidence and clarity.

Toby Spanier — Property Investor & SSAS Specialist

Toby Spanier is an experienced property investor with a portfolio exceeding 100 units. He is best known for his expertise in SSAS pensions and creative finance strategies, helping investors unlock capital and accelerate portfolio growth through innovative structuring.

Bruce Mainwaring — Co-Founder, Bond Finance

With over 20 years in the mortgage and lending industry, Bruce Mainwaring is a recognised expert in commercial, development, and HMO finance. An FCA-regulated broker and NACFB founding member, Bruce is also a respected industry speaker known for his practical, solution-led approach to funding complex deals.

Sonia Mann — Roma Finance

Sonia Mann has over 26 years’ experience in financial services, specialising in relationship management and specialist property lending. She now leads Roma Finance’s national field sales strategy, championing a borrower-first approach and supporting developers through every stage of the funding journey.

David Burns — Partner, Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP

A Legal 500 Leading Individual, David Burns brings 15 years’ experience in property and commercial litigation, bridging finance, and leasehold enfranchisement. He is widely regarded for his ability to combine legal precision with commercial awareness, supporting developers through high-stakes and complex transactions.

Rutu Buddhdev — Founder, Amara Property

Rutu Buddhdev leads Amara Property, delivering premium, design-led homes across North London. She oversees the full development lifecycle, from acquisition through to delivery. Her standout project, Aria in Hadley Wood, is an 8,000 sq ft luxury residence exemplifying her focus on quality, design, and execution.

Graham Sproul — Design Lead, Aura Architecture

Graham Sproul is a specialist in luxury residential and interior architecture, with experience spanning award-winning galleries and high-end private homes. As Design Lead at Aura Architecture, he brings expertise in client management, creative leadership, and translating vision into commercially viable design.

Stuart Wyeth — Founder, Sky Lofts & SW Homes

Stuart Wyeth has successfully scaled his business from loft conversions into multi-site residential developments. Through Sky Lofts and SW Homes, he delivers high-quality projects across the South, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and repeatable development models.

Carl Tranter — Founder, T&T Assets Group

Carl Tranter is a property developer with over a decade of experience, growing T&T Assets Group from a residential investment firm into a developer of high-quality living spaces. He has delivered projects across the Midlands and Manchester, specialising in Permitted Development and change-of-use planning.

Waqas Khan — Nova London Developments

With 15 years’ experience as an investor and developer, Waqas Khan specialises in identifying niche and undervalued UK property opportunities. Shaped by firsthand experience of the 2008 financial crisis, his value-driven approach underpins the strategy at Nova London Developments.

Sheetal Patel — Nova London Developments

Sheetal Patel is an investment entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in Private Equity and M&A. She specialises in capital raising, deal structuring, and investor relations, working closely with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and funds to build transparent, aligned partnerships.

Ash Hussain — Property Developer & Investor

Ash Hussain is a seasoned developer and investor with a strong UK-wide portfolio. Known for his disciplined, repeatable approach to scaling, Ash focuses on building robust systems that support long-term growth across multiple asset classes.

Jay Howard — Auction Specialist & Educator

With 15 years’ experience across agency, development, and asset management, Jay Howard is a leading voice in the auction space. He educates investors and developers on sourcing, trading, and disposing of property effectively through auctions.

Oliver James — Managing Director, Property Branding

Oliver James leads Property Branding, an award-nominated creative agency specialising in high-impact branding and marketing for the property sector. His team works closely with developers to position schemes effectively, maximise demand, and support strong sales performance.

Ryan Taylor — Founder, The Compliance Company

Ryan Taylor is a property developer and founder of The Compliance Company, specialising in building performance, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance. With over a decade of operational experience and £2m+ in delivered developments, Ryan helps SME developers reduce risk, avoid costly retrofits, and maximise profitability through effective compliance.

Steve Hammond — New Home Company

Steve Hammond is the founder of New Home Company, a Midlands-based property business focused on developing, refurbishing, and maintaining high-quality homes in premium locations. With over 23 years’ construction experience, his approach combines sustainable design, innovation, and long-term thinking with a relentless focus on detail, specification, and finish, driven by a simple principle: we build better homes.

A Closer Look at the Panels

Featuring high-impact panels such as:

• Scaling Up Without Burning Out: The SME Developer’s Playbook, Panellists include Ash Hussain and Justin Owens,chair tbc

• Design. Differentiate. Deliver. The New Rules of Future-Proof Development, chaired by Jerry Alexander with panellists Ben Richards, Aura Architecture/XP Property and Stuart Wyeth

• Funding Smarter: Innovative Finance for SME Developers, chaired by Ro Sharma with panellists including Toby Spanier and Saam Lowni

🎯 Who is the Chair: Ro Sharma, Venturo Capital Group

A dynamic entrepreneur and investor, Ro Sharma brings a rare combination of military precision, financial acumen, and hands-on development experience. His portfolio spans refurbs, conversions, HMOs, supported living, capital raising, and trading.
Expect a day led with energy, integrity, and insight.

“The February 2025 National Development Summit was packed with invaluable content for a captive audience of investors and developers.
I was proud to be part of it alongside truly inspirational professionals who deliver real results.”
— Ro Sharma

Whether you’re seeking partners, projects, or capital, this is where serious property players connect and collaborate.

💬 What Attendees Say

Excellent speakers and panellists at Brendan Quinn's National Development Summit 2025. Well done on putting together a great event Brendan.”
— John Harj Raiye

“The National Development Summit was an outstanding event, packed with valuable knowledge, forward-thinking ideas and an impressive calibre of industry professionals. The level of insight shared was second to none, and the networking opportunities created genuine connections with like-minded developers and investors. A must-attend for anyone serious about property development.”
— Jazz Doklu, Kent Property Meet

“Outstanding! The top property leaders and invesators all under one roof. The chaired panel alone was worth the ticket.”
— Rajesh Malhotra

🗓️ Event Essentials

🎥 The event will be professionally recorded (video and photography).
🏢 Main Sponsor: Roma Finance

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