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TPI Annual Seminar 2025 promises to be an action-packed day of networking, learning, and professional growth. Bringing together a dynamic community of ambitious property managers, leading suppliers, and industry experts. This must-attend event offers practical skills, actionable insights, and access to valuable connections to keep you ahead.

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Membership level	Price
TPI Company & Individual Member	£149.00
Non Member	£299.00

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Thursday 15th May 2025 QEII London

Day

Join us for an exciting day where you will have the opportunity develop your knowledge with our engaging speaker sessions, network with peers, meet a range of exhibitors and indulge in some delicious food.

Doors open from 08:30 with speaker sessions beginning promptly at 09:30.

The day will end at approximately 17:30 followed by a drinks reception.

Exhibitors

TPI's amazing, and supportive, sponsors will be there on the day to answer questions and discuss how they can help you & your business in the future.

No doubt they'll also have some exciting giveaways and swag!

Programme

TPI Annual Seminar 2025 hosted by the one and only Jeff Platt, former IRPM CEO, will feature a insightful programme packed with informative and engaging sessions, designed to equip you with the practical tools and knowledge to navigate the ever-evolving sector.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS - ALEX NORRIS MP

Minister for Building Safety and Fire - MHCLG

THE PROPERTY INSTITUTE SESSIONS:

TPI Update - Andrew Bulmer, CEO.

Speaking Truth To Power: How TPI is engaging with Government - Jaclyn Mangaroo, CCO.

As an industry, we’re adept at navigating complex legislation and regulations. However, the scope and scale of new rules heading our way could transform our profession, our tenures and our businesses. This session will provide an overview of what to expect in the new regulatory landscape - from the Renters Rights Bill, the Building Safety (Wales) Bill and the Housing (Scotland) Bill, to the Remediation Bill and the draft Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill – and how TPI is positioned to engage with policymakers to influence proposals.

BUILDING SAFETY SESSIONS:

Black Elephants: Grenfell And Preventing The Next Disaster - Peter Apps, Journalist & Author

All the deaths in the Grenfell Tower fire were avoidable, but nobody acted in time to prevent them. Why not? This question should challenge everyone. Peter will explore the missed opportunities to stop the fire, what building managers can take from them, and why change remains crucial if we are to prevent another avoidable disaster.

Grenfell: Lessons from the Public Inquiry - Kate Lamble, Journalist

The story of Grenfell - how a fire in one of the richest parts of the country killed 72 people - goes far beyond the story of one building, or one community. It shows us how our country, our industries, and our attitude to safety works. And where it doesn’t. Kate will explore why the Inquiry came to the conclusion that every death that occurred on 14th June 2017 was avoidable.

BSR: Strengthening Safety Through Competence - Sandra Ashcroft, HSE

Explore how the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is enacting regulatory reforms and improving safety standards. Understand BSRs efforts in promoting the improvement of competence across the built environment. Discover the vital role of clients in appointing competent workers to ensure resident safety.

Why Procurement Skills Are Non-Negotiable - Mark Snelling, SafetyMark

What is procurement and why it is important. This unmissable session will look at what good looks like and the competencies a property manager needs to procure effectively, and the potential penalties for getting it wrong.

WELLBEING SESSIONS:

Protect Your Peace - Adam Laidler will be delivering one of his signature humorous and insight-packed talks, offering a fresh perspective on conflict and practical strategies to help you stay cool amidst the chaos.

The Great Decompression - Adam Laidler. End your day with a smile and a boost of positivity with a guided feel-good session

THOUGHT PROVOKING SESSIONS:

Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act - What You Need to Know as a Property Manager - Cassandra Zanelli, PMLS, LFRA was passed in May 2024 and contained measures to better protect existing leaseholders. Whilst some provisions are now in force, there are many others that have yet to come into force. In this whistle stop tour, Cassandra will consider the changes, how they might operate, and how they will affect property managers.

The Evolving Role of the Mortgage Lender: How This Will Affect You - Robert Stevens, Head of Property Risk, Nationwide

Legendary Legal Update - Roger Hardwick & Emma Bush, Brethertons, will once again deliver their unmissable session, uncovering the latest legal challenges shaping the industry.

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Speakers

Adam Laidler

Psychotherapist

Adam is a psychotherapist who’s all about having real, open conversations about mental health. He has deep roots in the property management world, with over 15 years’ experience, including running his own HR and recruitment company. These days, Adam spends most of his time at Self Space - a contemporary mental health company with a mission that truly resonates with him: helping organisations take better care of their people. His style is relaxed and down-to-earth, making it easier for people to talk about mental health at work. Adam’s all about embracing life’s messiness and keeping an open mind when it comes to finding ways to support ourselves, and each other.

Alex Norris MP

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Building Safety, Fire and Local Growth - MHCLG

Alex was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in July 2024. He has served as MP for Nottingham North and Kimberley since 2017. In his ministerial role, Alex has oversight of building safety, the Building Safety Regulator, and the government's response to the Grenfell Inquiry. He also leads on resilience and emergency recovery, local and regional growth, high streets, towns, and investment zones. Alex is deeply committed to strengthening communities and supporting safe, sustainable development across the UK.

Andrew Bulmer FTPI FRICS

CEO - The Property Institute

A Fellow of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and The Property Institute, Andrew began his residential PRS and leasehold management practice in 1995-2016, taking on the role of UK Residential Director at RICS 2013-2016, then his CEO role at IRPM. He oversaw IRPM's 2022 merger with ARMA, becoming CEO of The Property Institute, the UK’s leading professional body for residential leasehold and multi-family property management, representing both individual professionals and businesses alike. Andrew is passionate about raising standards across the property management sector and championing property professionals as a progressive and ethical force for good.

Cassandra Zanelli

Solicitor and CEO - Property Management Legal Services

Cassandra is widely recognised for her expertise in the industry. Among her professional qualifications, she is a Fellow of TPI and an Associate of RICS. She is an active member of TPI’s Leasehold and Commonhold Expert Group, and an honorary consultant to FPRA. A leading authority on Tribunal matters, Cassandra is regularly called upon to advise and represent clients across the country. She is passionate about sharing knowledge within the sector and is the primary author of Legally Speaking—a free online resource hub for property management professionals.

Emma Bush

Partner - Brethertons Solicitors LLP

Emma is a Partner in the Property Litigation Department, specialising in contentious residential leasehold matters. Her practice includes: contested right to manage claims, property disrepair and dilapidation cases, service charge disputes and claims arising from the Building Safety Act 2022 with cases in County Court, First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), Upper Tribunal, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Emma offers a proactive approach, utilising alternative dispute resolution and pre-emptive pre-action steps to minimise litigation costs.

Jaclyn Mangaroo

Chief Communications Officer - The Property Institute

Jaclyn has worked in the residential property sector for nearly 20 years, holding senior and director-level roles in marketing, communications and PR. Her experience spans developers, property management and financial services firms, housing associations, and industry bodies. Jaclyn leads the organisation’s PR and communications strategy. She is responsible for influencing industry policy, building and maintaining strong relationships with legislators, and engaging with stakeholders across the sector. Her work plays a key role in representing and upholding the reputation of both TPI and the wider property management profession. She also ensures TPI members are well-informed on policy developments and how they may impact their businesses and professional responsibilities.

Jeff Platt FTPI BSc (Hons) MNAEA FRICS

Back by popular demand, Jeff returns from semi-retirement to host this year’s seminar. As the former CEO of IRPM, he needs little introduction. Renowned for his legendary diplomatic skills, Jeff brings a wealth of industry knowledge—and will, as ever, complement the insights of our speakers with his trademark wit and a touch of irreverence.

Kate Lamble

Journalist & Audio Producer

Kate has followed every day of the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire since it began in 2018, reporting on its findings across the BBC - most notably on The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Podcast and her Radio 4 series Grenfell: Building a Disaster. An award-winning journalist and audio producer, Kate was previously Science and Technology Correspondent for BBC Newsnight and has contributed to a wide range of radio programmes, including More or Less and The Climate Question. She has also produced and presented the Insight podcast for The New Statesman.

Mark Snelling MCIOB FaPS Cert IOSH

Managing Director - Safetymark

Mark began his career in construction, setting up his own Health and Safety consultancy in 1985. Since 2021, he has he has focused on building safety—delivering guidance, consultancy, and training to professional bodies and industry organisations. He currently serves as President of the Association for Project Safety and has contributed to numerous steering committees. Mark is a member of the Home Office’s Fire Safety Reform Implementation Group and played a key role on the Guidance Technical Group for the forthcoming revised guide, Fire Safety in Purpose Built Blocks of Flats. A founding Director of the Building Safety Alliance, Mark led the drafting and development of its organisational capability management standard. He also serves as a health, safety, and fire consultant for The Property Institute.

Peter Apps

Journalist & Author

Peter is an award-winning journalist and author who has reported on the UK’s housing and social housing sectors for over a decade. His work—spanning news, features, and in-depth analysis—has earned him numerous industry accolades. He is a leading commentator on building safety issues, and his critically acclaimed book, Show Me The Bodies, won the Orwell Prize in 2023.

Robert Stevens

Head of Property Risk - Nationwide

Robert has built a 22-year career spanning financial and legal services, consistently challenging the status quo to improve the customer journey and drive business success through proactive risk management and innovation. His passion has always centred on the mortgage and property market, with a clear vision to transform how we buy and sell property. He has specialised in mortgage policy, regulation, underwriting, conveyancing, and valuations. In 2013, he founded the Property Risk department at Nationwide, with the goal of delivering a sustainable valuation solution fit for the future. Robert’s greatest achievement to date is the design of the Property Risk Hub, which fundamentally changed lender decisioning by intelligently integrating property, environmental, and legal data to connect underwriting, conveyancing, and valuation processes. He also sits on several government advisory boards, contributing to key policy areas including building safety, affordable housing, climate change, leasehold, and commonhold.

Roger Hardwick

Partner - Brethertons Solicitors LLP

Roger is recognised as one of the UK’s leading experts in residential leasehold property law and has over 15 years’ experience. He has played a key role in the development of leasehold case law and legislation. His work includes statutory lease extensions, collective enfranchisement and right to manage claims; freehold acquisitions; ground rent portfolio sales and purchases; residential service charge disputes; applications to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and appeals to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber), including applications to determine service charge liabilities, applications to appoint a manager and applications to vary leases.

Sandra Ashcroft

Head of Industry Competence and Culture Change - Building Safety Division, HSE

Sandra has been with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) since 1994, initially specialising in HR policy, organisational design, and culture change. She later played a key role in developing the Seveso III Directive and collaborated with the United Nations on industrial accident prevention. More recently, Sandra advised on the Building Safety Act, contributing to the development of the regulated Building Control Profession and the establishment of the Industry Competence Committee. In her current role as Vice-Chair of the Committee, she focuses on driving improvements in competence and culture across the built environment industries.