The National Development Summit

Bringing together the brightest minds in the Property Development Sector

Step into a room buzzing with ambition, expertise, and collaboration. The National Development Summit is the UK’s leading one-day gathering for property developers, investors, and industry professionals serious about growth in 2026 and beyond.

On the day, you’ll gain exclusive access to the latest market insights, funding strategies, and real-world lessons from some of the sharpest minds in property.
Expect dynamic keynote presentations, expert-led panels, and high-value networking with those who are shaping the future of property development and investment.

What to Expect

🎤 Informative presentations and panels tackling planning, funding, legal
💬 3 Candid Panels tackling today’s biggest challenges

💬Networking Opportunities

✅Over 200+ Years Experience of Property- Speakers and Panellists

✅ 21+ Speakers and Panellists including Paul Higgs

About Paul Higgs

• A stalwart of the UK property industry with 40+ years’ experience and winner of Sustainable Property Development of the Year 2025 at the Property Investors Awards.
• Qualified as a Chartered Planning & Development Surveyor and honed his skills for the next 10 years in senior positions at Laing Homes and Barratt Developments plc
• Started his own award-winning development company, Millbank Group, in 2002.
• Lectured on Advanced Development Valuations on the MSc Property Development at London Southbank University
• Became a Founding Investor and Board Director of the industry-leading PropTech Co, LandInsight (now LandTech)

About John Howard

• John Howard is one of the UK’s most experienced property developers, consultants, traders, and investors, with over four decades in the industry. He has been involved in the purchase and sale of more than 4,000 houses, apartments, and development projects across the UK, ranging from traditional homes to hotels and major regeneration schemes.
• His recent work includes the £27 million development of 150 apartments at Ipswich Waterfront, reinforcing his reputation as a leading figure in large-scale residential development.

About Xuan Meng

• Grew from a £450k starting investment to a £21m award-winning portfolio, delivering strong design and financial performance.

What topics will be covered?

Gain clarity and confidence across essential topics, including:

🏗️ Planning

📈 Market Conditions & Forecasting
💰 Financing Growth in a Changing Environment
🤝 Joint Ventures & Strategic Partnerships

🤝Maximising Sales in a uncertain market

👥 Who You’ll Meet

The Summit attracts a diverse, high-calibre audience of:

🏘️ Developers

💼 Investors

🏠 Landlords

🏦 Funders

🧭 Planners

📏 Surveyors

⚖️ Solicitors

🏠Construction Specialists

Who are some of the panellists/speakers?

Justin Owens – CEO, Silverleaf Group

Leads major residential and mixed-use developments across the South East with a focus on high-quality, scalable schemes.

Full list of panellists/speakers

Toby Spanier – Property Investor & SSAS Specialist

Investor with 100+ units, known for leveraging SSAS pensions and creative finance strategies to scale rapidly.

Jerry Alexander – Commercial Property Investor & Mentor

Experienced commercial specialist with a multi-million-pound portfolio and a strong track record in mentoring and education.

Stuart Wyeth – Founder, Sky Lofts & SW Homes

Scaled from loft conversions to multi-site residential developments, delivering high-quality projects across the South.

Oliver James – Managing Director, Property Branding

Leads an award-nominated creative team delivering high-impact branding and marketing campaigns for the property sector.

Bruce Mainwaring – Co-Founder, Bond Finance

With 20+ years in the mortgage industry, Bruce is an expert in commercial, development, and HMO finance. FCA-regulated broker, NACFB founding member, and respected industry speaker.

David Burns – Partner, Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP

Legal 500 Leading Individual with 15 years’ experience in property and commercial litigation, bridging finance, and leasehold enfranchisement.

Saam Lowni – Property Finance & Development Expert

Founder of Property People, with 20 years across development, sales, lettings, and finance. Founding member of a £300m property fund, and host of a leading podcast and YouTube channel.

Sonia Mann – Roma Finance

With 26+ years in financial services, Sonia specialises in relationship management and specialist lending. Now leads Roma’s national field sales strategy with a borrower-first approach.

Henry Davis — Developer, Trainer & Property Expert

With 30+ years in property, Henry has developed HMOs, high-end homes, and complex schemes. Former CEO of International Property Group, now MD of Genii Developments. Media commentator, co-author, and writer of Ask the Property Doctor.

Graham Sproul — Design Lead, Aura Architecture

Specialist in luxury residential design, from award-winning galleries to high-end private homes. Expert in interior architecture, client management, and leading design teams.

Rutu Buddhdev — Founder, Amara Property

Leads Amara Property, creating premium, design-led homes across North London. Oversees the full development lifecycle. Notable project: “Aria,” an 8,000 sq ft luxury residence in Hadley Wood.

Francesca Winslow — Director, PR Homes Direct

Third-generation developer delivering award-winning sustainable homes, including the acclaimed Eastbourne ECO Development. Winner of Developer of the Year 2023 and Trailblazer Award 2024.

Ash Hussain

Seasoned developer/investor with a strong UK-wide portfolio and a proven, repeatable scaling strategy.

Jay Howard — Auction Specialist & Educator

With 15 years’ experience across agency, development, and asset management, Jay is a leading voice in the auction space

Steve Hammond- New Homes Company

New Home Company design and build exceptional homes in carefully selected locations for people who value quality, best practice and attention to detail in their new home.

Ryan Taylor-

Ryan is a property developer and founder of The Compliance Company, specialising in building performance, energy efficiency and regulatory compliance for developers, supported housing providers and care organisations across the UK. With over a decade of operational experience and a portfolio of £2m+ in delivered developments, Ryan supports SME developers in maximising profits through effective compliance — helping them reduce waste, avoid costly retrofits, and deliver safer, more energy-efficient buildings.

Waqas Khan
With 15 years’ experience as an investor and developer, Waqas specialises in identifying niche and undervalued UK property opportunities. Shaped by firsthand experience of the 2008 financial crisis, his strategy focuses on adding genuine value—an ethos at the core of Nova London Developments.

Sheetal Patel
Sheetal 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 with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and funds, while fostering close, transparent partnerships at Nova London Developments.

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

🌟 Upgrade to the VIP Experience

Enhance your day with exclusive access and premium perks:
✅ Buffet Lunch with Speakers – Build relationships over great food
✅ Fast-Track Entry – Dedicated VIP check-in for smooth arrival
✅ Premier Seating – Front-row comfort and the best views

🍽️ Pre-Summit Networking Dinner

Arriving early? Join the exclusive networking dinner hosted by Salim Miah (Co-founder, Island Property Network) — a relaxed evening designed for genuine connection before the main event.
✨ Limited spaces available – RSVP details shared after registration.

🗓️ Event Essentials

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

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Speakers and Panellists are subject to alteration