Sometimes the stories that stay with us the longest come from worlds far beyond our own. Meeting Danny Crates was one of those moments. His journey - filled with highs, lows, grit, and reinvention - reminded us that resilience isn’t industry-specific; it’s human.  One of Danny’s insights that hit home hardest for me was the sheer public-ness of success and failure for an athlete competing at the highest level. As business owners our successes and failures are often hidden away on a profit and...

Another great session with the South East Property Developers Club! This time, Chris Milner from Holmes & Hills LLP gave us a sharp insight into the world of conditional contracts and subject-to-planning deals - the kind that can make or break a development. Chris broke down real examples from his Land & Development Division, showing how momentum is everything. Delays kill deals - clarity and speed close them. Huge thanks to Ian, Adrian and Chris Milner for their presentations and valuable...

Another solid session with the South East Property Developers Club. This time, Martin Rapley and Adrian Gibbs didn’t hold back on the...