What to Expect at Progressive Property Network Crawley ?

Progressive Property Network Crawley is where local investors, developers, and property enthusiasts come together to share knowledge, spark ideas, and build meaningful connections.

Each month, you’ll enjoy :
 
Inspirational Keynote Speakers – Learn from experienced investors, industry professionals, and thought leaders who share their strategies, successes, and lessons learned.

Market Insights – Stay up to date with the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in the property world.

Structured Networking – Connect with like-minded people in a welcoming, professional environment designed to help you build your contacts and your confidence.

Deal Opportunities – Whether you’re buying, selling, or collaborating, you’ll meet people with the skills, resources, or projects to help you move forward.

Friendly & Supportive Atmosphere – No pressure, no hard sells — just real conversations and genuine connections.

Whether you’re new to property or a seasoned investor, PPN Crawley offers the perfect mix of education, networking, and inspiration to help you grow. Bring your questions, your ideas, and your enthusiasm, you never know where one conversation could lead.

With a proven track record in both business and property, your hosts bring a wealth of real-world experience to the table.

Our property journey began in 2016 with our first Buy-to-Let. Since then, we’ve steadily grown a diverse portfolio that now includes single-let properties and a couple of commercial units — all while continuing to invest in our education and market knowledge. We’re passionate about connecting with like-minded people, whether that’s to buy, sell, or collaborate in overcoming property challenges of any kind.

Our business roots run deeper still. In 1984, we launched a successful Security & Life Safety Systems company, serving clients including NHS Trusts and specialist schools. We sold that business in 2020, but continue to offer select services to our loyal client base — because once we commit, we commit for the long haul.

Neil, who joined us fresh from Wilson’s School in Wallington, Surrey, has grown into a key part of the team. A skilled technician and an even better administrator, his eye for detail and commitment keep our operations running smoothly. Together we trade as www.creativepropertyservice.co.uk

Whether you’re here to share knowledge, seek advice, or explore opportunities, you’ll find us approachable, experienced, and ready to help.

In 2016, Neil recognised that his traditional business was heading into financial difficulties and so he decided he needed a backup income.

His neighbour suggested he did Airbnb. Within 8 months, he was earning over £3000 a month from hosting, whilst still running his traditional business.

In April 2017, Neil and his business partner had to liquidate their traditional business and were half a million pound in personally guaranteed debt overnight.

Fortunately by then, Neil’s Airbnb hosting business was providing a solid backup income that significantly contributed to clearing that debt within 4 years and subsequently enabled Neil to quit his job and live off the income from hosting just from his own home.

Now, more than 17,000 guest-nights later, having hosted over 2000 guests from over 40 countries, he has turned over well in excess of the purchase price of the home he hosts from.

In his talk, entitled “One Room – One Fortune”, he shares his journey with the aim of encouraging anyone else to take the leap of faith that he did, to start an Airbnb hosting business and share in the many rewards and serendipities that welcoming people from around the world can bring.

Business expert and property specialist with a passion for helping others. 15 year tenure as MD of Specialist Transport Company. Andrew is currently focusing on the family Property Solutions Company, helping tenants, home owners, landlords and investors who need assistance within the property sector. Latest team currently built is pulling a wealth of property experience together with a vision to contribute a new purposeful living space within the eco development sphere, primarily in the UK.

Andrew has over 25 years of business & property investing experience operating on both sides of the fence, as property investor and landlord, with firsthand experience as both.

An ex-property draftsman, general builder & classic & historic race car transporter, with a knack & passion for setting up companies that are service driven in order to help others.

A passion for anything property, business or people related.