Training Days

Serviced Accommodation (SA) – short-term letting to corporate clients, individuals and groups on short stays and contractors, can deliver exceptional returns, but only when deployed in the right circumstances and locations.

This comprehensive session will help you understand precisely when SA works and when it doesn’t. You’ll learn the critical location factors: proximity to business areas, hospitals, airports, or tourist attractions; local demand drivers; competitive analysis; and other considerations including whether you need planning permission for SA use.

We’ll cover the funding landscape for SA properties, which can be more complex than standard buy-to-let, understanding which lenders accept SA income, how properties are valued, and the typical loan-to-value ratios available.

You’ll also gain insights into value creation strategies specific to SA: how to position your property in the market, pricing strategies for different guest types, the importance of presentation and amenities, and how to maximise occupancy through smart channel management and booking platform optimisation. Whether you’re considering SA for the first time or looking to scale an existing SA portfolio, you’ll leave with clarity on whether this strategy aligns with your goals and circumstances.

Lunch and tea/coffee will be provided

While perhaps not the most glamorous topic, getting your legal and accounting foundations right is absolutely crucial for long term success, asset protection, and tax efficiency.

This session tackles the intricate aspects of property legal structures, including limited company ownership versus personal ownership, the pros and cons of each approach, and how recent tax changes affect this decision. You’ll understand trust structures, partnership arrangements, and more sophisticated holding structures for larger portfolios.

On the accounting side, we’ll cover essential topics including allowable expenses, capital allowances (which can deliver substantial tax savings but are often overlooked), record keeping requirements, VAT considerations for certain property activities, and how to structure your affairs for optimal tax efficiency while remaining fully compliant.

You’ll also learn about legal protections including appropriate insurance coverage, liability considerations for different property strategies, and how to safeguard your personal assets from business risks. This knowledge could save you tens of thousands in unnecessary tax or protect you from devastating legal exposure.

Lunch and tea/coffee will be provided

Converting redundant commercial buildings – offices, pubs, or retail units into residential accommodation represents a significant opportunity, particularly with permitted development rights making many conversions easier than ever.

This comprehensive day covers the complete conversion journey from initial opportunity identification through to profitable exit.

Our main speaker Carl Tranter has developed or bought over 100 properties and has another 100 under construction currently. 90% of this has been achieved since 2020 despite investing since 2012. He has hands-on experience in ‘Single lets’, ‘HMO’s’, Serviced accommodation and ‘Commercial and Residential development’ as well as the construction of these in projects ranging from single commercial and residential conversions to building 73 apartments on a single BTR site. Creating spaces where people love to live and work is something Carl and his business partner are passionate about.

Under the guise of the T&T Assets Group – Carl has spent the last few years honing the skill of de-risking property development at scale to build a long term asset portfolio. This is what he believes will serve him and his business well over the long term.

We also have Anthony Boyce, a property professional for over 20 years now, having worked within architecture, planning, building surveying & structural engineering practices before jumping both feet first into his own ventures and the murky waters of Property Investment, Property Development & Business around 8 years ago. During the last 8 years, Anthony has scaled his property portfolio from £0 to over £5 million (and counting), by using JVs, external investment, and creative, value-adding strategies. This hasn’t come without its issues though… There have been many hurdles to overcome in getting to this point, and this is where Anthony can help you. He wants you to learn from his failures to further your own entrepreneurial journey. He also runs a smaller Architectural Practice, alongside his Interior Design firm under the 81 North brand.

Project Assessment: Learn how to evaluate commercial buildings for residential conversion potential, understand permitted development rules and when planning permission is required, calculate development viability including purchase price, conversion costs, financing costs, and end values to determine if the numbers stack up.

Build Process: Understand the specific challenges of converting commercial spaces, including building regulation requirements, structural considerations, sound insulation, natural light requirements, and specification standards that will appeal to your end market (renters or owner-occupiers).

Funding: Discover specialist development finance products for commercial conversions, how these differ from standard development finance, what lenders require in terms of experience and security, and how to structure deals to make them fundable.

Legal Considerations: Navigate change of use requirements, title issues specific to commercial properties, restrictive covenants, and the legal process of establishing residential titles.

Exit Strategy: Explore whether to sell individually, as a block, refinance and hold as investments, or other creative exit routes that maximize your returns.

Lunch and tea/coffee will be provided

Adam Lawrence, who has built a substantial property portfolio, will share his complete blueprint for systematically growing your own portfolio from one or two properties to a meaningful asset base that generates substantial passive income and long-term wealth.

You’ll learn the strategic thinking behind portfolio building: how to set clear goals, determine your optimal strategy mix (capital growth versus cash flow), decide between geographic concentration or diversification, and create a realistic timeline for portfolio growth based on your circumstances.

Adam will share the practical realities of scaling: how to maintain quality standards as you grow, building systems and teams to manage increasing complexity, when to bring in property managers versus self-managing, how to maintain good lender relationships, and strategies for recycling capital through refinancing to accelerate growth.

You’ll also understand the psychological and lifestyle aspects of portfolio building – managing risk tolerance as your portfolio grows, balancing property investing with other life priorities, and avoiding the burnout that can come from over rapid expansion. This is about building sustainable wealth, not just acquiring properties.

Lunch and tea/coffee will be provided

The can and can’t of property finance – what’s actually available to you and what isn’t. Property finance is one of the most crucial elements of successful investing, yet it’s an area where confusion and misinformation abound.

This comprehensive session, delivered by James Rogers and Simon Das from successful brokerage 978 Finance who work with investors daily, will cover the entire spectrum of property financing options: Standard buy-to-let mortgages, HMO and multi-unit funding, limited company lending, commercial mortgages, bridging finance, development finance, refurbishment funding, auction finance, mezzanine finance, and alternative lending options.

You’ll understand the specific lending criteria for each type of finance, what lenders actually look for in terms of experience, deposit, income, credit history, and property type. You’ll learn how to make yourself “mortgageable,” improve your attractiveness to lenders, and present deals in ways that maximise approval chances.

Crucially, you’ll also understand the limitations: when you might not qualify for finance, how previous financial issues affect your options, the impact of being a portfolio landlord, and realistic timescales for different finance types. This honest assessment will help you plan appropriately and avoid disappointment

Understand, manage, and execute building projects successfully. Whether you’re planning a small refurbishment, a single-unit new build, or a larger development, this session provides the foundational knowledge you need.

Understanding: Learn how to assess building projects, understand specifications and building methods, read architectural plans and technical drawings, comprehend building regulations and what they mean in practice, and evaluate contractor quotes to ensure you’re getting value.

Managing: Discover effective project management approaches for property development, including planning and sequencing works, maintaining quality control, managing budgets and cash flow, dealing with contractors and trades, and handling the inevitable challenges and delays that arise on building projects.

Executing: Get practical insights into procurement strategies, value engineering to reduce costs without sacrificing quality, managing risk on site, health and safety responsibilities, and bringing projects in on time and on budget.

You’ll see real-world examples showing what successful building projects look like from start to finish, including the timeline, cost breakdown, team structure, and how problems were overcome. This practical knowledge will give you the confidence to tackle building projects effectively.

Lunch and tea/coffee will be provided

A full day dedicated to social housing which is currently one of the hottest topics in property investment, offering attractive returns combined with positive social impact and long-term security.

This intricate and comprehensive session will cover all aspects of social housing provision, including the different models available: leasing properties to local authorities, working with housing associations, supported housing for specific tenant groups, and exempt accommodation.

You’ll learn about the regulatory environment, including recent changes and forthcoming legislation that affects the sector, registration requirements, compliance obligations, and how to operate within the rules while maintaining profitability.

The session will cover finding and assessing suitable properties, understanding what local authorities and housing associations need, tenancy management in the social housing context (which differs from standard BTL), how rates and returns are calculated, contract negotiations and lease terms, and the long-term sustainability of different social housing models.

You’ll also hear from experienced social housing providers who can share real-world insights, challenges they’ve faced, and how they’ve built successful and ethical social housing businesses that deliver both social value and commercial returns. This balanced perspective will help you determine if social housing aligns with your investment goals and values.

Lunch and tea/coffee will be provided