Manchester Conference
Join industry leaders at the Propertymark Manchester Regional Conference on 16 September 2025. Network with fellow industry professionals, stay updated on the latest legislation and Material Information guidance, and hear up-to-date trends and insights from our sponsors Rightmove. Free for Propertymark members, this event is a valuable opportunity for you to boost skills, gain valuable CPD points and stay ahead in the market.
Programme
Tuesday 16 September
8:30 AM - 9:25 AM
Registration and networking
- 55 mins
9:25 AM - 9:45 AM
Rightmove data and insights in your local area
- 20 mins
- Speaker: Christian Balshen, Director of Agency Partnerships, Rightmove
9:45 AM - 10:05 AM
Exhibitor Spotlight
- 20 mins
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Do Our Customers Expect Too Much?
- 30 mins
- Speaker: Clare Yates, CY Training Works
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Refreshments and exhibition
- 30 mins
11:05 AM - 11:20 AM
Gallagher
- 15 mins
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
National Trading Standards
- 30 mins
- Speaker: James Munro, Head of the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT)
11:50 AM - 12:15 PM
Conquering agency obstacles
- 25 mins
- Speaker: Nathan Emerson, CEO, Propertymark
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Greater Manchester Mayor
- 30 mins
- Speaker: Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Lunch and networking
- 60 mins
1:45 PM - 2:20 PM
Presidents’ update
- 35 mins
- Speakers: Stuart Collar-Brown, President, NAVA Propertymark; Megan Eighteen, President, ARLA Propertymark; Mary-Lou Press, President, NAEA Propertymark
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM
Lettings: what to expect in 2025
- 30 mins
- Speaker: Alex Jeffery, Partner, Bright Solicitors
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM
Refreshments and exhibition
- 20 mins
3:10 PM - 3:20 PM
Prize draw
- 10 mins
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
Awards Ceremony
- 10 mins
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
UK and USA Collaboration
- 10 mins
- Speaker: Frank McManus, Real Estate Consultant, Mann Global Properties
3:40 PM - 4:20 PM
Propertymark Industry update
- 40 mins
- Speaker: Henry Griffith, Policy and Campaigns Officer, Propertymark
4:20 PM - 4:30 PM
Closing Remarks
- 10 mins