Upcoming Event focused on Trading and Auctions

Central London Property Network – The Final Event of 2026!-

🥂 PRE-EVENT NETWORKING FROM 5:30 PM – ARRIVE EARLY!

Networking starts from 5:30 PM, before the speaker presentations and panel discussion.

We strongly encourage everyone to arrive early, grab a drink, introduce themselves and make the most of the opportunity to connect with fellow property professionals.

Some of the most valuable conversations happen before the presentations even begin!

🤝 WHO WILL YOU BE NETWORKING WITH?

Meet and connect with professionals from across the property industry, including:

🏘️ Property investors and landlords – growing portfolios, exploring new strategies and sourcing opportunities.

🏗️ Property developers and housebuilders – seeking development sites, investment partners and joint ventures.

💷 Mortgage brokers, specialist lenders and finance professionals – helping structure and fund property deals.

📐 Architects, planning consultants and surveyors – identifying development potential and advising on projects.

🤝 Estate agents, letting agents, solicitors, deal sourcers and property entrepreneurs – exchanging opportunities and building valuable relationships.

🎤 YOUR CHANCE TO TAKE THE FLOOR AND SHOWCASE YOUR PROPERTY BUSINESS!

We want to hear from YOU!

Attendees will have the opportunity to come to the front, introduce themselves and briefly showcase what they do in property to the room.

Whether you're an investor, developer, landlord, broker, agent, architect, solicitor, deal sourcer or property entrepreneur, this is your chance to:

🎤 Introduce yourself and your business to fellow property professionals.

🏗️ Showcase your projects, services or investment opportunities.

🤝 Tell the room who you're looking to connect with – investors, developers, lenders, joint venture partners or potential clients.

💷 Share what you're working on and the opportunities you're looking for.

🚀 Raise your profile and create valuable new business connections.

Don't just attend the event – make sure people know who you are, what you do and how they can work with you!

Property Auctions: Opportunities, Strategies & Expert Insights

Join us for the *final Central London Property Network event of the year*, as we bring together property investors, developers and industry professionals for an evening of expert insights, valuable connections and networking.

For our final event of 2026, we're putting the spotlight on *property auctions*, with a special panel discussion featuring experienced property professionals who will share their knowledge, strategies and real-world experiences of buying, selling and investing through auctions.

Meet Our Expert Panellists –

John Howard

Phillip Arnold

Sam Fongho

Chaired by Ro Sharma

• Assisting land & property owners to dispose of sites and portfolios

• Building networks and delivering risk managed investment returns through UK property for investors and venture partners, through long term income generation and shorter term liquidity projects

• Portfolio building, Social Impact Investing, property trading

John Howard

John Howard is a highly experienced property developer, investor and entrepreneur, with over four decades of experience across property auctions, estate agency, investment and development.

John's property journey began at just 10 years old, helping his father in the family estate agency. By 18, he had completed his first property deal, and at 24, he sold the family agency after trebling its turnover in just three years.

In 2009, John and his business partners acquired a stake in *Auction House*, playing a key role in growing the business before selling their shares in 2018. His experience provides a unique perspective on the auction industry, both from an investor's viewpoint and from behind the scenes of an auction business.

John is also a director and shareholder in several property businesses, including Fine & Country Norfolk, and has been involved in major development projects, including the £27 million Winerack development on Ipswich Waterfront.

Phillip Arnold

Has over 40 years' experience in the property industry, and you may have already seen him in action on the popular TV programme “Homes Under the Hammer”. He is also a past President of the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers and is a RICS Registered Valuer.

Sam Fongho

Sam Fongho is an experienced property investor and entrepreneur with over 20 years in the UK property market. His expertise spans buy-to-let, HMOs, property development and identifying investment opportunities across the UK.

As International Business Development Director at Midas Property Group, Sam helps investors and developers identify, assess and secure profitable property opportunities, including those available through auctions.

He brings practical insights into spotting undervalued properties, evaluating potential deals and maximising investment returns.

What Will the Auction Panel Cover?

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