Expert Talks, Real Answers
Property in 2025 is changing fast — our talks help you stay ahead.
From creative finance to strategic exits, our expert-led sessions are designed to give landlords, investors, and first-time buyers the clarity they need to move forward with confidence. Join industry leaders and experienced investors for straight-talking panels, insider insights, and live Q&As that cut through the noise and get to the strategies that work — in today’s market, and tomorrow’s.
Sam Cooke
How to Raise Your Profile to Become More Investible
Sam Cooke, initially a market manager, became the owner of Blue Bricks Magazine and transformed it into a leading UK property investment brand. With a strong team in place, he now focuses on strategic growth and expanding the magazine’s influence.Blue Bricks offers actionable insights for property investors, covering finance, tax, tenant management, and success stories.
Timings: TBC
Dave Petersen
The Hull Reset: No-Nonsense/ Investing in the North
Dave built a results-focused property consulting business, evolving from traditional estate agency into strategic investment and portfolio services.
Now leading CityGate North, Dave brings over a decade of experience into a sharp, modern approach for 2025 and beyond.
Timings: TBC
Richard Stone
The Reduced Risk
Road to Results
Richard Stone is a Builder/Developer and Chartered Project Manager as well as a Non-Exec, Trustee, TEDx Speaker, Public Speaker, and Coach Mentor & respected trainer with a quick wit and a great sense of humour along with a real handle of what it takes to deliver results in Construction, Property and business as well as a passion to support the learning of others.
Timings: TBC
Sarah McDermott
Resilient Woman. Rebellious CEO. Chaos Tamer
Sarah McDermott is a bold force in the world of property, known for her no-fluff approach to building a powerful serviced accommodation business — and for telling the full story, including the bits most people leave out.
Her talk — SA Mastery AND Disastery — is a refreshingly honest dive into both sides of the property game: the wins, the near misses, the sleepless nights and the absolute howlers. Expect real talk, powerful takeaways, and the kind of insights you only get from someone who’s been through it all and still comes back smiling.
Timings: TBC
Jamie York
The Scale Game: Building for Wealth & Legacy
Jamie York is a property and business expert, owning multiple companies and investments across the UK. Jamie’s main goal is to assist you in achieving your financial success and freedom, providing a value first mentality, and instilling the knowledge he has acquired over years of practice.
As co-founder of Aspire Property Group – one of the UK’s leading property investment consultancies – Jamie has sourced thousands of investment opportunities and helped in the growth of property portfolio’s up and down the country.
Timings: TBC
Scott Marshall
Creative Finance in 2025: What Banks Won’t Tell You
Roma is a Northern-based property specialist lender serving landlords, traders, investors, and developers across the UK for over 15 years. We absolutely love to lend, delivering fast, flexible bridging, development, and buy-to-let finance solutions through our borrower-first experience and collaborative, people-centric approach.
Our 70-strong team spans underwriting, operations, business development, and customer support, united by a commitment to service excellence and innovation. From auction purchases to complex developments, we support the full spectrum of property funding needs with tailored solutions at every stage.
Timings: TBC