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1 Oct 2026 Pavilions of Harrogate 8.30 – 16.15 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

Kevin Aspin

Chartered Surveyor, Aspin & Co

Kevin is a practising Chartered Surveyor with over thirty years' experience in commercial property. He specialises in valuation, asset management and commercial property management. Kevin also assists many organisations with the development of their property strategies, and lectures at the University of Salford on both under and post graduate property degree courses.

Sessions

RICs Valuation, ‘Red Book Global Standards' Thursday @ 11:15 AM

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.

Sessions

Rightmove data and insights in your local area Thursday @ 9:30 AM

Henry Griffith

Senior Policy and Campaigns Officer, Propertymark

Henry joined Propertymark in April 2022 after having previously worked as the policy and research coordinator for a large Education Group. He supports members by digesting legislation and government policy to consider how this will impact the sector. On top of this, Henry currently attends and represents Propertymark at a number of government and industry working groups.   

Sessions

Propertymark Industry Update Thursday @ 3:40 PM

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.

Sessions

Presidents’ update Thursday @ 10:00 AM

Alex Jeffery

Partner, Bright Solicitors

Alex heads up the Disputes and Litigation team at Bright Solicitors. He has experience in a wide range of litigation matters and predominantly advises clients on contentious property matters such as commercial and residential landlords and tenants in connection with possession claims, dilapidations, and forfeiture. Alex also advises on matters arising from disputed rights of way, boundary issues together with general commercial property matters.

Sessions

Lettings Legal Update Thursday @ 2:00 PM

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. 

Sessions

Presidents’ update Thursday @ 10:00 AM

James Munro

Head of the National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team (NTSELAT)

James joined the Trading Standards profession in 1989 and spent many years as an operational Trading Standards Officer working with local, regional and national enforcement agencies. He now leads the National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team, overseeing the regulation of estate agency work in the UK. James has spoken at many property industry events and conferences over the years and has been involved in several collaborative projects to improve standards in the property sector. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute and a qualified coach and mentor.

Sessions

National Trading Standards Thursday @ 11:45 AM

Lucy Noonan

Founder, Atomic Consultancy

Lucy has been an Industry Professional for over 20 years working for both independents, corporates and franchises. Within the last six years she has completed over 80 Acquisitions nationally, totalling over £60 million. Lucy has been instrumental in the negotiation, project management and integration of businesses and has founded Atomic Consultancy to educate and support both sellers and buyers to navigate the complex process.

Sessions

What you need to know if you are thinking of buying or selling an estate or lettings agency Thursday @ 1:30 PM

 
featured session
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National Trading Standards

James Munro | NTSELAT

Agents are required to follow the latest material information advice and recommendations.

Stay compliant and get your questions answered with a clear and practical view of regulation — direct from the industry regulator.

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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

Pavilions of Harrogate

Great Yorkshire Showground
Railway Road
Harrogate
HG2 8PW

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