Overview

20 Oct 2026 Southampton Football Club 8.30 – 16.00 Regional Conference

FREE for members

* In response to demand we doubled the size of our conference programme and continue to offer members a free place at an annual National or Regional Conference (excluding #PMOne). Members can also attend a second conference in the same year for the non-member rate of £100 +VAT.

Ticket prices

Members: FREE *
Non-members: £100 (+VAT)

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Headline sponsor
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Rightmove is the UK’s leading property portal, delivering 73% of sales outcomes and 85% of lettings outcomes for agents. We’re committed to helping agents unlock more success by providing the best audience and products that deliver results, and adding value to the industry through Training, Insight, Control and Advocacy.

 

Speakers

Christian Balshen

Director of Agency Partnerships, Rightmove

Christian has worked in the industry since 2010 when he founded tenant referencing company Van Mildert. The business grew to working for about 1,000 or so letting agents, carrying out over 200k references a year. Rightmove acquired the business, now known as Rightmove Landlord and Tenant Services (RLTS) in 2019. Since then, Christian has worked for Rightmove as Head of Lettings Proposition, Director of Agency Partnerships and continues to be on the board of RLTS.

Stuart Collar-Brown

President, NAVA Propertymark

Stuart began his career as an estate agent in Bath in 2003 and made the switch to land and property auctions in 2008. Due to his experience within different auction houses throughout his career, he has developed a deep understanding of the auction market and understands the strengths and weaknesses of each discipline whether it be ballroom auctions, traditional or conditional online auctions.

Having worked for and with some of the best auctioneers in the UK, he launched his own traditional online auction house My Auction in 2019. My Auction aims to create a fairer market place for buyers and sellers with the ultimate goal of changing the general perception of auctions within the UK property market.

Ian Harris

President Elect, NAEA Propertymark

Ian has 35 years experience in the Norfolk property market. He works as an Associate and Senior Valuer at Watsons, and is the Vice-President of NAEA Propertymark.
Kim Lidbury

President Elect, ARLA Propertymark

Starting her career as a property manager when she was just 18, Kim is now a Group Director responsible for a team of over 500 property managers across the country. Her passion, integrity and drive have led her to really understand what consumers want from their agencies, but also how to support people coming into the industry to start their career. Kim wants to raise awareness of the importance of choosing a professional agent, and ensure everyone in the sector has access to qualifications. 
Danielle Nash

Director, Diomed Consulting

With over 25 years’ experience across operations, people and performance, Danielle has built a reputation for bringing calm, clarity and delivery to complex businesses. Former Managing Director of Property Academy and EA Masters, she shaped organisational direction, built high-performing teams and delivered flagship national events for 1,200 delegates. More recently, Danielle founded Diomed Consulting to help leaders navigate complexity, build strong cultures and grow their businesses in a clear, practical way.
John Paul

Founder & CEO, Prospector Pro

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Tim Thomas

Senior Policy and Campaigns Officer, Propertymark

Tim is leading on Welsh policy for the Private Rented Sector. Prior to joining the Propertymark team, Tim amassed over fifteen years’ experience working in policy and research roles including roles with several Welsh local authorities, third sector organisations and more recently was the Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer at the National Residential Landlords Association.

 
Look back at past events

Exhibitors


Clare Yates—what a great speaker, very engaging and made it light-hearted while gaining valuable tips.

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Penny Preston Lewis Haughton Wills

I think the ''Baddies'' from Trading Standards, The Property Ombudsman and GDPR updates were the most informative speakers, and had a real enjoyable approach, keeping heavy material quite light. Also meeting lots of like-minded letting agents and property professionals was nice!

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Dan Alsop CGT Lettings

All speakers very good and those who had exhibitions up in the 'mingling room'. Propertymark are doing some really good work now and you can see this has been building for a few years, I especially appreciated the comms during the lockdowns and the panic of Covid. The constant communication and info was very good and really helped.

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Phillip Bishop Perry Bishop

Well organised with excellent speakers and presentations. It was good to catch up with people in the industry too.  

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Andy Goundry

It was the first conference I have been too and took so much away from each speaker. Loved it, great meeting such passionate people.

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Becky Dutton

The talks were not too long and there were good amount of breaks throughout the day. All were very interesting and engaging, especially The Trading Standards and TPO talks. It was interesting to understand what they are doing so we can improve our standards.

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Emma Sanderson
Venue

St Mary's Stadium

Britannia Rd
Southampton
SO14 5FP

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