Brentwood PPN is an exciting monthly networking event for Essex! Whether you are a seasoned property investor, entrepreneur, accidental landlord or just starting out on your property journey, networking is an invaluable resource that can provide you with a wealth of knowledge and experience. It’s an opportunity to meet fascinating people, share experiences and build genuine working relationships and friendships in a relaxed and inclusive environment

The positive impacts of networking in business are widely known and go further than generating referrals and increasing your connections. Heard of the saying ‘your network is your net-worth?’ Spending time with like-minded, positive and successful people increases your drive and can motivate when you need it most. Networking can help to build confidence as it pushes you to speak to the others, it provides a space where business owners can share their knowledge and become known as experts in their field, gaining satisfaction from helping others as well as gaining opportunities for new JV partnerships, deals and investments.

Every month Brentwood PPN will have different speakers with specialist knowledge in property and succeeding in business. You will have the opportunity to meet them and other industry experts in the room, giving you insights that will enable you to avoid some costly mistakes in your journey. It’s not all just about learning though, we are creating a community where you can get connected and access the group at any time so you don’t feel like you are doing it all on your own.

Come and join our event and be a part of an inspirational group of people helping you to reach your goals and achieve results – we look forward to seeing you there!

Alex lives in Essex with his family.

He is a property investor and developer, specialising in NMLI (No Money Left-In) strategies including HMOs, semi-commercial and commercial conversions and BTLs).

Alex is passionate about mindset, knowledge sharing and financial empowerment.
As an award-winning chartered accountant and author of The No.1 Amazon bestseller, The Business Path to Wealth Creation, he shares business and financial information as well as capturing people’s inspirational stories through his ‘Business, Wealth and Mindset’ podcast.

He’s an accomplished investment banker with experience from some of the world’s renowned financial institutions, including The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), Deloitte and JP Morgan.

Alex is also a mentor, coach, and trainer.

Sharon has lived and worked in Essex since 1985.

She is a mum of two daughters and started to learn how to invest in property in 2017.

Since 2017, Sharon has attended a range of training programmes with Progressive and built up a buy-to-let portfolio with her husband which, along with her pension, has enabled her to fund her chosen lifestyle.

Sharon is also a published author, trained life coach and experienced educational professional, having worked in the educational sector for over 30 years in a range of roles, including teaching, training and management.

Attention is drawn not to theory or policy headlines, but to the reality of how these powers are already being used and how they will be applied going forward.

Des is recognised as one of England leading authorities on landlord and letting agent enforcement, licensing and Rent Repayment Orders, operating at the point where regulation turns into financial consequence.

Years of frontline casework since the Housing and Planning Act 2016 has created a depth of experience that places him in a uniquely strong position to interpret what is now unfolding under the new regime.

While much of the sector discusses guidance and compliance in principle, the consistent gap remains between what is written and what actually happens when enforcement begins.

That gap is where this work is focused, translating legislation into real world outcomes and exposing where risk genuinely sits.

As a keynote speaker, real cases are shared with sharp insight, delivered in a way that is engaging, direct and grounded in experience rather than assumption.

Complex rules are broken down into practical understanding so that those in the room know exactly where they stand and what actions must follow.

For landlords, letting agents and investors navigate an increasingly aggressive regulatory landscape, the value lies in leaving with clarity, direction and a stronger position than when they arrived.

This is why demand continues to grow, because when enforcement intensifies, clear thinking and informed action become the difference between exposure and control.