BPF Futures

📢 🖥️ Join us next Wednesday lunchtime to hear from Syreeta Robinson-Gayle, one of the key voices on #AffordableHousing in the UK. This webinar will be an excellent opportunity to hear about Syreeta's career and work tackling systemic challenges in the housing sector. Join us online and learn from this incredible speaker! Sign up below ⬇️ Christopher Mizen Alex Saifiti MRICS

⚡ We were delighted to kick off our 2025 events last night with 'Our Future to Net Zero and Beyond' a panel and networking event kindly hosted by Related Argent. ⚡   We heard from David Partridge and Jamie Quinn about their work developing the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, which will be able to identify and verify buildings as net zero with a single, agreed set of performance indicators, as well as the work Related Argent is doing to ensure they are at the forefront of environmentally conscious real estate.   They were then joined by Mat Lown from TFT and Mathilde Francois-Downey from Cushman & Wakefield who spoke passionately about everything from what net zero means to them to how the political environment will affect the path to net zero.   ✨ Thank you so much to everyone who attended, and a huge thank you to BPF Futures corporate contacts Harrison Quinn and Amelia Helaith for chairing the panel and organising the event! ✨

🥁 New event announced! Join us on Thursday 20 March for our 'Wins and Mistakes' networking evening, in collaboration with Young Architects & Developers Alliance (YADA) and BDO. ❌ Made a mistake at work? Haven’t we all! At this event, three senior industry leaders will share their biggest career mistakes, how they bounced back and their greatest wins. 🤝 Enjoy the opportunity to network with industry professionals and learn how to turn setbacks into success! Register now: https://lnkd.in/eQgA8vDs

💡Check out our latest BPF Spotlight💡   This week, we caught up with BPF Assistant Director of Policy Rob Wall to hear what our Development Committee has been working on over the past year. From tackling public-private partnerships to shaping the future of new towns, it’s been a busy year for the committee. Take it away, Rob:   ❓What’s the role of the BPF Development Committee?   🗣️ In a nutshell, the role of the committee is to champion good development across the UK. We share best practices with our members and the wider industry, and work with policymakers, both national and local, to help tackle the big challenges developers face.   ❓ Who’s involved?   🗣️ It’s a mix of investors, developers, property companies, consultants and real estate agents – so we’re definitely not short for different perspectives in the room! We’ve also brought in a couple of BPF Futures members to make sure the next generation of property professionals has a voice in shaping policy.   ❓ What’s the committee been up to over the last year?   🗣️ Last year was a busy year for the committee. We recently published our annual report, which covers some of our biggest projects from 2024. We’ve been focused on public-private partnerships, sharing best practices on how to build strong local and regional relationships.    We’ve also been leading the BPF’s work on new towns, making sure our members’ insights shape the conversation. On top of that, committee members have played a big role in shaping the BPF’s policy work and have spoken at a number of industry events and webinars, sharing their experiences and expertise.   ❓ Looking ahead - what’s coming up over the next 6-12 months?   🗣️ We’re currently setting out our workplan for the year ahead and recently held a workshop with members to set our priorities. Our work on public-private partnerships will keep going strong, but we’ve also got some exciting new projects in the pipeline - so watch this space!

🤩 We are incredibly proud of our mentoring programme, which each year pairs senior industry leaders with BPF Futures members - hear from Katherine Rose and Jessie Leung about their experience below in their Q&A with BTR News. ➡️ Interested in joining the next cohort? Sign up as a BPF Futures member today for free here: https://lnkd.in/eSdF5-Hx

📢 Join us for a breakfast briefing in partnership with Lichfields UK on their latest co-living insight research, followed by a discussion with industry leaders.   🏢 Hear from Lichfields Associate Director Georgia Crowley and the expert panel as they explore key topics including the use class for co-living, London’s planning policy and common myths surrounding the sector. They’ll also discuss trends in co-living applications - covering location, scale and form - and share strategies for addressing typical challenges in the planning process.   📅 Date: Wednesday 5 March | 8am - 10am  📍 Location: Lichfields, The Minster Building, 21 Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7AG   Don’t miss this opportunity to network with other BPF Futures members and get the latest insights on co-living. Guest speakers will be announced soon!   ➡️ Book here: https://lnkd.in/ebV6ETQe Abigail H., Christopher Mizen

 🚀 Join the BPF Futures Advisory Board and help shape our community while developing your own skills 🚀     Board Member for Networking, Grace Pinault, told us more about why she joined and her experience on the Board:      🗣️ “My time on the Futures Advisory Board (FAB) has developed my leadership and strategic management skills. Many young-in-career professionals don’t get an opportunity to develop these skills early on in their career, so I was grateful to have the chance. It has been wonderful to serve the BPF Futures community and also contribute to my personal development.     “The networking pillar focuses on connecting our growing network of BPF Futures members to build an engaged community. We're an extremely active network that meets across a variety of different events. As part of the networking pillar, you will collaborate with other members on the FAB to organise events that are relevant to BPF Futures members"     🔗 Interested? Reach out to Grace to ask any questions and apply here:  https://lnkd.in/eYJPJ9gU

📢 Calling BPF Futures members in Manchester!   🌟 Join us for an empowering evening of networking and connection at the BPF Futures: International Women's Day Speed Networking Event! 🌟 In celebration of International Women’s Day, BPF Futures and Savills are hosting a special event tailored for junior to mid-level female property professionals. Whether you're looking to expand your network, share insights or engage in meaningful conversations about the property industry, this is an event you won’t want to miss! 📅 Date: 5 March 2025  🕠 Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm  📍 Venue: Savills, Manchester    It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, exchange ideas and build relationships in an inspiring environment. Find out more and secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/eCEEBbKf

 🚀 Join the BPF Futures Advisory Board and help shape our community while developing your own skills 🚀 Board Member for Scotland Angus Lutton told us more about why he joined and his experience on the Board:      🗣️ “Joining the BPF Futures Board has been fantastic in helping further my career and given me rare experiences that have been invaluable to my progress in the industry. The BPF Futures Board has provided a fantastic platform to build my network across the UK, whilst getting the opportunity to host events across Scotland’s best new developments and existing buildings.     “It has also given me the opportunity to really increase my profile in the real estate industry, such as hosting a panel at the annual SPF conference in 2023 and then sitting on a panel at the conference in 2024. Whilst it has allowed me to build a great network of people at my level in the industry, it has also given me great exposure to people at all levels and sectors in the real estate market, many of whom I would not have met without being on the BPF Futures Board.     “The BPF Futures Board is at a really exciting stage as we continue to try and grow the membership year on year and add more fantastic events to the calendar. Membership in Scotland has grown from 39 futures members to over 283 members since Emily Brodie, Iain Smith and I joined, and by joining the Board now, you’ll be able to help grow this brilliant network of young professionals further.    “Being on the Board means attending monthly meetings, brainstorming fresh and exciting event ideas and so much more! What I really value about the Board is how the BPF empowers Futures to take the lead in shaping what comes next. It’s a genuine opportunity to make a real impact on the direction of the network. “Before joining, I had never been part of anything like this, and it’s been an incredible experience to learn what goes into building and growing such a vibrant and dynamic community.” 🔗 Interested? Reach out to Angus to ask any questions and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eYJPJ9gU

📣 We're excited to announce the expert panellists for our upcoming event - Our Future to Net Zero and Beyond   Kindly hosted by Related Argent, this event will bring industry experts together to explore the role of ESG to attaining net zero and maintaining a cleaner planet.   Meet the panel:    🗣️David Partridge, Chairman at Related Argent. 🗣️Jamie Quinn, Sustainability Director at Related Argent. 🗣️Mat Lown, Chief Knowledge and ESG Officer at TFT. 🗣️Mathilde Francois-Downey, Senior ESG Consultant - EMEA at Cushman & Wakefield. 👋 We look forward to seeing you there! 👋