Welcome to PPN Gloucestershire!

Our monthly event is held at The Stroud Hotel, a landmark building in the heart of Stroud, directly opposite the railway station. Formerly the Imperial Hotel, the venue reopened in January 2024 after a £2 million refurbishment that transformed the Grade II listed building into a stunning 24-bedroom hotel with the Bucknall Bar, restaurant, a new event space, and even a Secret Garden.

This historic venue has hosted royalty and rock legends alike, with both Queen Elizabeth II (as Princess Elizabeth) and The Beatles among its past visitors. Today, it provides the perfect setting for Gloucestershire’s property community to come together each month.

What is PPN Gloucestershire about ?
PPN Gloucestershire is for everyone with an interest in property. Whether you are a seasoned investor, a landlord, a developer, or just starting out, you will find a relaxed, friendly, and supportive environment where you can connect, learn, and share.

What makes this event unique ?
We're just getting started and I want this to be a people-first event. This is about real conversations, sharing knowledge, and building valuable relationships. As your host, I am on my own property journey too, so I understand the challenges, the learning curve, and the value of surrounding yourself with the right people.

What can you expect from attending ?

- Expert speakers each month, sharing insights and strategies across the property spectrum and beyond.

- Networking opportunities to connect with investors, JV partners, trades, professionals, and like-minded people.

- A supportive atmosphere where collaboration is encouraged and everyone can benefit from the experience in the room.

- Practical insights and motivation to help you move forward in your property journey.

Whether you are working on your first buy-to-let, scaling your portfolio, or exploring creative ways to structure deals, PPN Gloucestershire at The Stroud Hotel is your monthly hub for property knowledge, connections, and inspiration.

We look forward to welcoming you.

The Stroud, Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP

Parking : ‘ Cheapside ’ Car Park - Parking is free after 5pm until 8am the next morning .

From Cheapside, you can reach The Stroud Hotel on foot using the railway footbridge across the station . 2 mins walk.

Car Park Address : Bath Place, Cheapside, Stroud, Glos, GL5 3BP - Height restriction 2.05m Google Maps

Walking route to hotel : Google Maps Walking Route to Hotel

If you choose to use the official station car parks, please be aware that the charge is £3.10, payable using the APCOA parking app.

For the last 4 years, Shaun has worked as a Pre-Sales Engineer in the Education Software industry, helping higher education institutes and businesses leverage the power of technology. With a career background in software and analytics, he has always been a problem-solver at heart, someone who can break down complex challenges and find practical solutions.

Alongside this, Shaun has developed a strong interest in property investment. After discovering Progressive Property in 2024, he joined the Deal Packaging Mastermind programme with Kevin McDonnell & his team of mentors and launched Severn View Property Ltd, a business dedicated to helping time-poor professionals build wealth through property portfolios.

His current focus includes buy-to-lets, flips, BRRR projects and short lease opportunities. Looking ahead, Shaun is passionate about integrating sustainable technologies and renewable energy into development projects, with the aim of creating homes that are both financially sound and environmentally responsible.

As host of PPN Gloucestershire, Shaun is excited to bring people together, from investors and developers to landlords and those just starting out, and create an inclusive, supportive community for property people in the county.

Outside of property, he enjoys mountain biking around the trails of Gloucestershire, DJing, and restoring old retro tech like the home computers he grew up with back in the 80s and 90s.

Short Lease Opportunities

Leonce Nina the Director of JJLG is a mum of 4. Leonce has been in a property world for 8 years before setting up her Company in 2022.

I am passionate about properties, having made mistakes myself. Just want to reach out and help others to achieve their dreams. Leonce has over 20 years' experience in finance and is a fellow member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountant by profession and still full time employed aside the property business.

Leonce trained with various property academies before signing up for the mentoring scheme with progressive academy mentorship programme. Leonce has been Offered the mentoring role within progressive since January 2024.

Grant is a mortgage broker at Harvey Bowes Financial Services, specialising in securing funding for property investors and developers—particularly when a deal has a creative or complex edge.

With a background as a Graphic Designer, musician, and creative trainer for a well-known global tech company, Grant brings a unique perspective to finance.

One universal truth he’s carried throughout his career is that the same situation can be viewed
in countless ways. With the right creativity, structuring funding for property projects becomes not
just possible, but an exhilarating challenge.

Grant’s clients span the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, where he provides tailored funding
solutions that help investors build their portfolios with momentum and confidence.

About this talk :
In this talk, Grant will explore creative strategies to make deals stack—such as title splits,
deferred consideration, and boosting value through lease extensions. He’ll also share practical
tips on maximising leverage using open-market valuations and packaging your case effectively
to get deals over the line fast.

Subjects explored :
- Title Splits
- Deferred Consideration
- Lease Extensions
- lending against the OMV