What's Hot, What's Not & Why Debate - Panel Update

Posted by The Landsite on 3rd April 2025 -

Join us at the Property Investor Show in London this April, where experts Adam Lawrence, Richard Blanco, David Votta, Anna Moore and Marc Von Grundherr will lead a vital discussion on the trends shaping real estate over the next five years.

What’s on the Agenda?

• EPC Changes for 2028/2030: New energy efficiency regulations are on the horizon, which will have profound implications for landlords. Understanding these changes will be crucial for effective property management.
• Renters' Rights Bill: With upcoming amendments to renters' rights, landlords must be aware of how these changes could affect the rental market dynamics.
• Flats vs. Houses: Discover which type of property—flats or houses—holds better investment potential in today’s competitive market.
• Yield vs. Capital Growth: In a high-interest-rate environment, investors will need to find the right balance between immediate yield and long-term capital appreciation.
• Regional Investment Insights: Can you still achieve success investing in London at a 6% interest rate? Insights on the Midlands and the North will also be shared, providing a complete picture of regional opportunities.
• Market Predictions: Get expert forecasts on where house prices, rents, interest rates, and the broader economy are headed in the next 12 months to five years.

This session will equip property investors and property developers with valuable knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of the UK residential and commercial property market.  Don't miss the chance to gain insights and strategies to enhance your investment portfolio.

What's Hot and What's Not - and Why? Debate

When? Friday 11th April 2025 at 2.30pm

Where? Property Investor Show, Excel, London

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Who's Speaking at this debate? Panelists from the property and wider real estate industry include:

 

Anna Moore - New Panelist - CEO, Domna

Anna Moore is CEO of Domna, a turnkey energy efficiency (retrofit) service for private and social landlords.

Domna combine software and services to offer accurate advice and high-quality delivery, helping over 15,000 homes a year comply with EPC regulations while adding 20%+ to their property valuations and improving their rental yield.

Anna is a leader in retrofit and energy efficiency – she sits on the National Retrofit Hub’s Private Rental working group, sits on the City of London’s Skills for a Sustainable Skyline task force, and chairs the Urban Land Institute’s UK Innovation Council.

 

Adam Lawrence - Founder, Propenomix

Adam Lawrence's corporate career was in Wealth Management for boutique investment firms in Switzerland and also included a role as a cross-business consultant for one of the UK’s top 10 lenders. He also ran a betting syndicate for 5 years between 2006 and 2010.

Adam’s property career started in earnest in 2011 and since then he has been involved in over 550 UK properties, from flats purchased for £23k to portfolios of 91 properties at a time, and everything in between. The goal has been to buy at good value, add value, and then refinance and hold on - there has been some development, and sale, along the way but 90% has been to retain.

Interesting fact - he once defeated “Egghead” C.J. De Mooi in the tv quiz show “Revenge of the Egghead” (season 1 episode 29 if anyone wants to find it!).

 

Richard Blanco - The National Residential Landlords Association

Richard Blanco buys, lets and manages properties in six London boroughs. His areas of interest and expertise include buying at auction, managing the development process, encouraging positive landlord tenant relations, financing and business strategy.

A long-standing member of the National Residential Landlords Association, has a keen interest in housing policy, press and media and regularly comments on housing matters through talks, blogging, press, radio and TV. Richard is a regular presenter of House Hunters International which broadcasts in the USA and globally on the Discovery Network and presents the NRLA podcast 'Listen Up Landlords' and 'Inside Property' for Share Radio.

 

David Votta - Founder, Votta Sales and Lettings (VSL)

A seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the property industry. Having worked at leading lettings businesses in the South East, his expertise and exceptional customer service earned him multiple achievements. As the youngest-ever President of ARLA Propertymark in 2021 and now a Director on its main board, David has been instrumental in shaping industry policy in the attempt to make a fairer private rented sector.

David’s hands-on approach and commitment to excellence have driven VSL's success, with a landlord-focused, tenant-centered model that prioritises seamless tenancies. Passionate about innovation, he embraces technology to provide an affordable, five-star service. A sought-after expert in the media, David is dedicated to raising industry standards, advocating for professionalisation and regulation, and ensuring a future where integrity and positive housing experiences are the norm.

 

Marc Von Grundherr - Director, Benham & Reeves

Marc Von Grundherr invested in his first property during his "year off" before going to university. He continued to invest during his career in the City, when he worked in the US, across Europe and in Asia.

Marc joined Benham and Reeves Lettings in 1996. His banking background providing a unique perspective into property investment from a financial and logistical perspective, as did his personal history of investing in properties from London to Dubai to Malaysia and Brazil. He joined the board in 2001 and spends a lot of time developing relationships with investors across the world.

 

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