12 JUN 2026 | EXCEL LONDON | #PM1
A dynamic, action-packed day designed to help you thrive, no matter the challenges the market presents. With a host of industry experts leading discussions on the most pressing issues affecting the property sector, it’s your opportunity to gain practical knowledge and fresh perspectives. Plus, we’ve dedicated time for you to network with ambitious, like-minded professionals amidst the largest exhibition the sector has ever seen.
Members: £190 +VAT
Non-members: £220 +VATAfter party: £75 +VAT
Exhibition opens
Registration & Networking
Begin your day with us at the ExCel Exhibition Lounge, where you'll discover a wealth of property innovations, live demonstrations, and engaging discussions designed to inspire and inform. Explore the latest products that can elevate your business and sharpen your competitive edge.
As the sector's largest exhibition space, it's also the perfect setting for networking. Connect with friends and colleagues over a revitalising coffee and energise yourself for an exciting day ahead.
Main stage
Welcome
We can promise a high energy start to your day with Propertymark’s Head of Commercial, and the man behind the team who has brought you Propertymark One — Jason Lee.
Jason Lee
Jason is a vastly experienced sales and auction expert with a demonstrated history of building and growing companies. He worked in agency as both agent and supplier for over 25 years and is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and results. Jason takes pride in development, training and nurturing of all the team and watching them flourish. Multi-award winning in both agency and suppliers’ category from EA Masters, Sunday Times and Negotiator Awards.
Propertymark CEO update
Nathan will share his perspective on emerging developments and highlight the opportunities available to agents through Propertymark membership in the year ahead.
Nathan Emerson
Nathan Emerson is Chief Executive Officer of Propertymark and a highly experienced property professional, with over 30 years’ experience in an award-winning, multi-practice estate agency environment. His insight into industry operations, evolving consumer behaviour, and the challenges and opportunities facing agents today underpins his work to drive innovation and shape industry standards and policy through strategic partnerships across the sector.
How AI and data are shaping the future of property search
Artificial intelligence is rapidly creating new opportunities to engage home-movers and streamline transactions. From search that begins with a simple question to personalised property recommendations, the pace of technological change is accelerating at unprecedented scale.
In this session, Steve Pimblett, Chief Data Officer at Rightmove, will examine how data and AI are shaping the UK property ecosystem today, drawing on insights from billions of consumer interactions. Steve will highlight practical ways you can start harnessing AI in your agency, while also offering a clear, informed view of how property discovery and transactions may evolve in the coming years.
Steve Pimblett
Steve Pimblett is the Chief Data Officer at Rightmove, bringing a wealth of experience in data innovation, strategy, commercialisation, business development and AI. He specialises in using data to drive value and product innovation, creating better experiences for home movers. With over two decades of experience at organisations like The Very Group and MoneySuperMarket, Steve is recognised as one of Europe’s most influential data leaders. He plays a key role in exploring how AI can be built into Rightmove’s products and customer journeys, helping agents benefit from smarter tools and more engaged home movers.
Daisy McAndrew
Daisy McAndrew is an award-winning broadcaster with over 30 years’ experience reporting on UK politics, economics, business and the British Royal Family. A former Chief Political Correspondent and Economics Editor for BBC and ITV News, she is also a familiar face to global audiences as NBC News’ Royal Commentator. Known for her sharp insight, credibility and commanding presence, Daisy is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, panel chair and awards host who consistently engages and energises audiences.
Daisy McAndrew
Lara Lewington
Lara Lewington is a TV presenter, journalist and documentary maker specialising in technology, artificial intelligence and health innovation. She co-presents the BBC’s flagship technology programme, Click and is widely recognised for making complex emerging technologies accessible and relevant to everyday life. An author and leading voice on AI ethics and longevity, Lara is a sought-after speaker known for her clarity, insight and engaging on-stage presence.
Networking & Exhibition
Take a moment to get a drink, network, and explore the exhibition to find solutions to your challenges.
Sales and lettings streams
12:05 – 12:35
Renters’ Rights Act: How We Not Only Survived — But Thrived
Join industry leaders for an insightful and practical discussion on navigating the Renters’ Rights Act with confidence. Featuring Megan Eighteen, ARLA Propertymark President and Head of Development at Home Finders, Timothy Douglas, Head of Policy and Campaigns at Propertymark, Valerie Bannister, Lettings Compliance Director at LSL Franchisor Group, and Lesley Horton, The Property Ombudsman.
From high-level corporate strategy to the realities of day-to-day independent agency operations, the panel will break down what the legislation means in practice, how agencies can stay compliant, and where the opportunities lie. Expect actionable insights, policy clarity, and real-world experience designed to help your business not just adapt but thrive.
Megan Eighteen
Megan Eighteen is a seasoned property professional with over 15 years of industry experience. Renowned as a recognisable authority within the property industry, she is equally accessible to the public, engaging on TikTok to address key issues and anxieties surrounding the letting process from a tenant's perspective. With her wealth of knowledge and friendly demeanour, Megan is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and results for her clients and to supporting the learning journeys of Propertymark members.
Timothy Douglas
Timothy joined Propertymark in July 2015 and leads on the organisation’s policy and campaigns activity across Westminster, the devolved parliaments, and local authorities. He authored Propertymark’s The Future of Renting position paper and wrote Propertymark’s best practice guidance to help agents operate during the pandemic. Timothy also created the policy proposals for the Leasehold: A Life Sentence research report.
Valerie Bannister
Valerie has 40 years of experience in the Private Rented Sector, starting back in the 1980s when Fair Rent Tenancies were still in existence. She began her career at an independent estate agency firm, which was acquired by General Accident in the 1980s and has remained in the corporate environment since. For the past 20 years, she has been actively involved with Propertymark in various roles and is currently ARLA Propertymark Regional Executive for the Hampshire, Wiltshire and Isle of Wight.
Lesley Horton
Lesley was appointed as The Property Ombudsman in February 2025 after almost three years as Deputy Ombudsman. Lesley spent much of her career in legal regulatory roles at the Solicitors Regulation Authority and a global compliance role at a FTSE 100 company. She also sits on The Bar Standards Board and previously sat on the ethics and integrity panel of the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria
Chris Rosindale
Chris has overall responsibility for operations across the Connells Group’s Estate Agency, Lettings, Mortgage Services, New Homes and Conveyancing businesses. Having joined the property industry in 2008, Chris has spent 10 years with Connells Group in roles ranging from Area Manager to Operations Director.
Add Auctions — Add Growth
Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how partnering with an auctioneer or auction platform can unlock new revenue streams, accelerate deal flow, and strengthen client relationships across both property and chattels. Traditional sales routes don’t suit every asset or every client circumstance — and in a market where speed, certainty and transparency matter more than ever, auction can be a powerful strategic tool rather than a last resort.
Through real-world examples from the UK and US markets, this session will explore how agents and property professionals can integrate auction into their existing service offering — whether through referral partnerships, white-label solutions, or fully embedded auction services. We’ll demonstrate how to identify the right assets for auction, how to position them positively with clients, and how to structure partnerships that create additional income without increasing overhead.
With insights from Izzie Balmer (BBC antiques expert), Katherine Lappe (US auction platform leader), and Stuart Collar-Brown, President of NAVA Propertymark and property auctioneer with over 20 years’ experience, attendees will leave with practical frameworks to monetise stock that might otherwise stagnate, improve fee recovery, and build a more resilient, diversified business model.
Izzie Balmer
Izzie is a familiar face to antiques enthusiasts through her appearances on BBC programmes including Antiques Road Trip, The Travelling Auctioneers, Flog It! and Bargain Hunt. With over a decade of auction house experience, she now works independently as an auctioneer, valuer and consultant across the Cotswolds and the South-West. A general valuer specialising in jewellery, she holds FGA and DGA diplomas from the Gemmological Association of Great Britain.
Kathleen Lappe
Kathleen Lappe is the Co-Founder and CEO of DirectOffer and the Founder of AuctionLook, a leading U.S. real estate auction platform integrating directly with MLS and brokerage systems. With extensive experience in the auction sector, she has helped modernise how property is bought and sold, championing auctions as a tool for speed, certainty and price discovery. Through AuctionLook, she has built one of the only platforms embedding auction capabilities into traditional real estate workflows, expanding service and revenue opportunities for agents.
Stuart Collar-Brown
Stuart began his career as an estate agent in Bath back in 2003 and made the switch to land and property auctions in 2008 working for a local, independent auction house. 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.
