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The world's most influential legal tech event returns to London for a two day celebration bringing together 4,500 attendees from 65 countries.

THE WORLD'S BIGGEST LEGAL TECH EVENT
Legal Geek Conference is back in 2025! Mark your calendars for Wednesday 15 – Thursday 16 October at The Old Truman Brewery.

Join us for the Glastonbury of legal events, a vibrant, high-energy gathering that unites large law firms and in-house leaders from 65 countries. For nine consecutive years, every event has sold out, creating a unique atmosphere of innovation and inspiration you won’t find anywhere else.

WHO'S IT FOR
LAW FIRMS
Law firms make up a third of our attendees, with 95% of the UK top 50 law firms (by revenue) attending the conference.

IN-HOUSE
Over a third of our attendees work as part of an in-house legal team. The first 1000 in-house tickets are free.

tech companies
Our focus has always been to support tech adoption. That’s why a third of our attendees are made up of startups and tech companies.

"There’s nowhere else you’ll find the great and good of the community under one roof! "
Chris Grant, Head of Legal Market Engagement, HSBC

Why you should attend

INCREDIBLE SPEAKERS
A stellar lineup of industry experts will take to the stage to offer practical guidance, advice and inspiration, with many doing their debut talks at Legal Geek.

ONE-OF-A-KIND NETWORKING
It’s time for a new style of networking. Our fun side events give you the chance
to connect with like-minded legal pros in unexpected ways.

THE LATEST LAWTECH
Get stuck in, meet new people and boost your skills at one of our interactive workshops and fireside chats covering a wide range of relevant topics.

"With a mix of speakers, topics, activities - there is something for everyone."
Saran Kaur, Managing Counsel, Legal Operations, CHANEL

"It's not just a conference – it's a place that helps push legal innovation forward."
Isabel Young, Head of Legal Operations, Robert Walters

2025 sponsorship now available!
Connect with the world’s largest lawtech community by sponsoring the Legal Geek Conference. 93% of our sponsors rebook each year, but there’s always an opportunity for innovative companies to work with us.

Join our annual Property conveyancing convention to hear from expert speakers on the key issues affecting conveyancing and gain practical support to excel in your role. This event is suitable for all residential property solicitors and conveyancers. Don’t miss the practical insights on the latest sector developments and legislative changes.

Make sure you are up to date on all the key changes that have and will continue to arise in 2025. Uncover topics such as climate change, the building safety act, TA6 and much more with bitesize sessions, fireside chats and engage in thought provoking discussions.

Overview
The RICS Building Surveying Conference is the UK's premier event for building surveyors, offering an unrivalled platform to address the sector’s most critical challenges and opportunities, bringing together experts, decision- makers, and innovators to address the industry’s latest developments. This year, the conference tackles pivotal topics such as fire safety compliance, regulatory compliance, climate resilience, sustainable building practices, and the transformative impact of emerging technologies.

Featuring tailored breakout sessions, engaging discussions and unparalleled networking opportunities, the conference covers fire safety, defect management, and adaptive reuse, technical due diligence, dilapidations, neighbourly matters, and social equity in buildings, participants will gain actionable insights from industry leaders and thought-provoking case studies.

As the profession stands at a pivotal moment to influence public safety and community resilience, this face-to-face conference empowers attendees to stay ahead of developments, drive excellence, and shape the future of building surveying. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and lead.

An unmissable event for housing and asset management, development and sustainability professionals



HOMES UK (25-26 November, 2025, ExCeL, London) is the largest free-to-attend conference and exhibition of its kind. Bringing together over 4,500 housing sector professionals to better understand the opportunities of a new government to increase affordable housing supply and improve the quality and sustainability of existing homes.

Housing providers and their partners must deliver an ambitious target of 1.5 million new homes over five years. At the same time, the government plans to bring forward a remediation acceleration plan and improve the decency of homes as well as speeding up the sector's response to repairs.

In the face of limited resources, it's more important than ever to learn from each other and establish the partnerships necessary to achieve more together.

HOMES UK is designed to help housing and asset management, development and sustainability professionals find the solutions and connections they need to rise to the challenge.

Co-located with Unlock Net Zero Live
Focusing on the practical reality of the transition to a net zero future, the leading net zero knowledge portal – which now has over 70,000 subscribers - will be brought to life through our dedicated exhibition and interactive learning and networking opportunities.

Unlock Net Zero Live brings the UK housing and built environment sectors together to push forward bold conversations and practical solutions to decarbonise our homes and places at both pace and scale.

To deliver warm, energy efficient homes alongside meeting the UK’s net zero and climate change targets, we need collective, urgent action across all sectors.

Join us to help build the foundations of net zero together.

Thank you very much for your interest in the UK Housing for Growth Conference on 1st July. We're delighted to hear you are interested in attending.

UK Housing for Growth takes place at the Cavendish Venues - The Minster Building, 21 Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7AG on 1st July 2025

The start time is 9.30am, with a pre conference breakfast at 8;30am, and the conference ends at 4.30pm, with a post conference drinks reception afterwards.



If you'd like to get booked onto the conference now, at the early bird rate, please click here


Otherwise, we'll send your more detailed conference information once available.

Thank you once again for your interest in this event.

The only place the whole UK housing sector comes together every year.
To strengthen communities and meet the housing needs of generations to come, we must forge innovative partnerships and funding across all tenures.

Housing 2025 raises the voice of the housing and wider living sector, providing a crucial space to collaborate, create lasting solutions, and collectively shape the future of housing policy.

Together, we can build a future where high-quality, accessible, and affordable housing is a reality for all.

Trends Shaping BTR, Growth In SFH And The Living Sectors

EVENT HOST
VERTUS
Vertus is home to over 2,000 residents who choose a life of ease, closeness and moments they’ll never forget, renting apartments in London’s global neighbourhood, Canary Wharf. Those who settle at 10 George Street, 8 Water Street and Newfoundland enjoy care-free days with sun-soaked terraces, rooftop gardens, communal lounges and a packed programme of social events – among a team dedicated to their experience. In 2026 and early 2027, 40 and 50-60 Charter Street will introduce 1,300 new homes to Vertus. Canary Wharf’s neighbourhood connects Vertus buildings. It’s alive with shops, bars, restaurants, sports venues, green spaces, a GP and primary school, complemented by the calming waters of the historic docks. Guests can choose to stay in Vertus Edit, Canary Wharf’s new aparthotel for a shorter and flexible, unforgettable visit to London. Vertus prides itself on being “the one you spend time, share moments and feel great with”. The brand strives for perfection in everything it does, so residents and guests feel they truly belong. Each apartment is made by CWG and managed by Team Vertus, the landlord based in the neighbourhood.

Why You Should Attend This Event
What You’ll Learn:

Discover how leading investors are navigating market volatility and securing returns in the evolving build to rent sector
Explore innovative approaches to integrating sustainability into BTR developments while balancing costs and enhancing asset value
Gain insights into cutting-edge technologies and operational strategies that drive efficiency and tenant satisfaction across large-scale BTR portfolios
Learn how meaningful design and amenities are shaping the future of BTR, meeting the expectations of modern renters and fostering a sense of community
Understand the growing appeal of suburban BTR developments and the opportunities they create for developers and investors
Hear industry leaders’ perspectives on the long-term growth of the BTR market, overcoming regulatory challenges and addressing the UK’s housing crisis


How You'll Do More Business: According to Knight Frank’s market update, in 2024 the UK's build to rent sector achieved a record investment of £5.2B, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth. This surge reflects a sustained demand for quality rental housing and its increasing share of new residential developments. Across this two-day event, we provide a platform to gain critical insights into navigating market challenges, enhancing operational efficiency and aligning developments with evolving tenant expectations, positioning your business for long-term success.

Who You'll Meet: Owners, developers, investors, architects, contractors, brokers, advisors, property managers, lawyers, engineers, financial institutions and government officials.


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The most impactful one-day conference for housing’s senior finance and treasury professionals: finding capacity, funding growth
With the multi-year Spending Review due and a government keen to support the sector with a new long-term plan for housing, this one-day conference presents the earliest opportunity to come together to discuss what the impact of the latest announcements could be and, crucially, to map out the opportunities. Bringing together 450 sector leaders specialising in finance and treasury in the leading housing associations and local authorities, join your peers and hear from finance leaders on how to solve the biggest finance and funding issues challenging the sector.

Event Overview
Social Housing Finance Conference is a senior-level, one-day conference for chief financial officers and finance directors to discuss social housing financial challenges and opportunities: the funding available, how the current economic climate impacts the sector - now and in the future, and how the sector must respond to this new normal.



Taking place after the chancellor’s first Spring Statement, the conference offers the earliest opportunity for the sector’s financial decision-makers to come together at scale to examine the impact of new fiscal policy. Enjoy networking opportunities with 450 chief financial officers, finance directors and senior professionals from housing associations, local authorities, banks, investors and advisers to build new or develop existing connections.

Key benefits of attending include...


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Gain insights from government and agencies on the details of new investment in the Affordable Homes Programme


2
Understand government plans to provide long-term certainty for social housing providers through the rent settlement
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Participate in strategic financial discussions and workshops to analyse the anticipated long-term plan for housing and how to respond
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Learn from examples of innovative public-private partnerships to scale up financial capacity to invest in new and existing homes
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Discover the latest innovations in data and AI to increase capability and decision-making
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Hear directly from sector regulators on the evolving complaince landscape and how to manage risk


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Hear from Homes England and wider funding bodies on routes to maximise opportunity at a time of challenge


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Meet with key sector stakeholders and new potential partners to find solutions to business challenges
Preview brochure
The preview brochure is your essential guide to the speakers and sessions that will uncover the funding opportunities and navigate the economic environment shaping the housing sector's future.



Inside the brochure, you'll discover:

Key topics and benefits of attending
Who will you meet?
Early confirmed speakers
Conference agenda
Pass options available

Conference Agenda
This conference provides a topical, detailed, carefully researched and planned agenda. This is a content led event, with high level networking included before, during and after the event.

8.30am Pre Conference Networking Session
Delegates arrive from 8:30am when an informal breakfast is provided, and a chance to network with other attendees, before the conference starts at 9:30am
9.30am Welcome and Introduction from our Chair.
The UK Single Family Rental Market and the next stage of evolution
Speaker: Alexandra Notay, Chair, Radix Big Tent Housing Commission (Chair)

9.40am Politics, policy & planning, what does it mean for Single Family Housing?
What does the new Government mean for Housing and Rental Living Models
Where does single family housing fit in the overall UK housing market?
What policy can we expect and what will it mean for investors and operators in the sector?
What does rental reform mean for the Single Family Housing sector and what is the current state of play?
Speaker: Theo Plowman, Assistant Director of Housing Policy, British Property Federation

10.00am What is the Homes England perspective on Single Family Rental and where does the sector fit in the quest to deliver 1.5 million new homes?
How will Homes England support the sector and what opportunities are there?
Speaker: Jennifer Murray, Director of Products, Equity and Partnerships, Homes England

10.20am Single Family Rental in the UK – where has the market got to and where is it going?
Where does Single Family Rental fit with the wider spectrum of rented residential and other property asset classes and how is it performing?
What are the key deals in the last 12 months?
What is happening with Rents, Values, & Opportunity areas?
Which UK towns and cities represent the best value?
What is the potential for Single Family Housing and how is it expected to perform when a stronger sales market returns?
Speaker: Lizzie Breckner, Partner – Head of Build to Rent Research, Knight Frank

10.40am Questions for Jennifer, Theo and Lizzie
10.45am Discussion Panel Session – What is the future of rental living and what does this mean for Single Family Housing?
What have we learnt from the evolution of rental living, student housing and Build to Rent over the last 20 years, and how does this relate to the opportunities in Single Family housing?
How big is the opportunity and what part will single family housing play in future investment portfolios and the wider housing market?
What role will technology & innovation take in the future of delivery and management of rental living?
How can the market provide rental living & single family housing at Affordable price points?
How do we put their needs and wellbeing front and centre of what is provided?
How can we approach environmental and ESG priorities and futureproof the Single Family Rental product? What do we need to deliver?
Speakers: Simon Scott, Lead Director - Living Capital Markets, JLL,
Kate Davies CBE, Managing Director, Buena,
Niamh Waldron, ESG Director, Sigma Capital,
Alexandra Notay, Chair, Radix Big Tent Housing Commission (Chair)

11.20am Coffee & Networking Break
11.50am Delivery, management & Operation of Single Family Housing – what have we learnt?
What should the sector be delivering and where?
Who is the consumer and what are their needs?
What technology reduces operational costs and indeed residents costs – how do we see the use of technology evolving in the sector?
How flexible is the UK Rental Tenant on where they live geographically?
What is involved on a day to day basis when it comes to operating a single family housing scheme or portfolio?
What patterns are we seeing in terms of voids and length of tenancy?
What is happening with rents and how does single family housing stock cope with inflationary pressures?
Speakers: David Mawson, Chief Executive Officer, Placefirst,
Alex Masters, Asset Manager, Allsop Letting & Management,
Paul Staley, Managing Director, Wise Living,
Eleanor Fiennes, Director - Operations, Packaged Living,
Helen Simons, Investment Director, Hearthstone,
Alexandra Notay, Chair, Radix Big Tent Housing Commission (Chair)

12.30pm Understanding the UK Rental Housing – what is the wider market?
How much of the UK Rental Housing Market is actually Build to Rent and Single Family Housing?
How has rental housing for families traditionally been provided and who are the landlords?
What is ‘real’ rental housing in the UK?
What role do private landlords play?
Where do housing associations fit in to rental housing for families?
What does the renters reform act mean in practice?
Speakers: Jamie Ratcliff, Chief Communities & Sustainability Officer, Sovereign Network Group,
Ben Beadle, Chief Executive, National Residential Landlords Association,
Richard Berridge, Single-Family Rental Advisor, Blackbird Real Estate Consultants,
Jamie Younger, Fund Director, Thriving Investments,
Helen Kings, Chair, Association of Rental Living

1.05pm Networking Lunch Session
2.05pm Looking at the US Market – what can the UK Single Family Rental Market learn from the US?
What is the scale of the US market and who are the consumers?
How has the market evolved and where is the growth potential?
How has the product evolved and what have we learnt about management and operation?
Speaker: Michael Campbell, Senior Managing Director & Head of International Real Estate, Pretium

2.20pm Understanding where the UK fits in the context of Europe when it comes to Single Family Rental?
What are the longer term differences in culture in continental Europe when compared to the UK?
What is the family rental product in Europe and how does it differ from UK rental models?
Where do these markets sit as a longer term institutional rental opportunity?
Speaker: Emma Rosser, Director - Living Research and Strategy, JLL

2.35pm Questions for Michael & Emma
2.50pm Housebuilder & Developer Panel
How do Housebuilders & Developers view the opportunities in the UK Single Family Housing Market?
Does this sector now form part of the long term business model?
What kind of JVs and partnerships are developers looking to form?
Speakers: Kathryn Pennington, Regional Managing Director, Tilia Homes,
Tim Heatley, Chair & Co Founder, Capital & Centric,
Marc Thompson, Regeneration and Growth Director, Vistry Group,
Alexandra Notay, Chair, Radix Big Tent Housing Commission (Chair)

3.30pm Discussion Panel Session on Investment in Single Family Housing
What is the investment case for Single Family Housing over the next 5 years?
Where does single family housing sit within the wider investment options in rental living
What are we likely to see in terms of increases in operational costs and rental growth?
How far does ESG now lead investment decisions?
What kind of products and locations are we now targeting?
Speakers: Jonathon Ivory, Chief Investment Officer, Packaged Living,
Paul Stockwell, Group Managing Director and Board Director, Gatehouse Living Group,
Oscar Kingsbury, Executive Director - Portfolio Management, PGIM,
Jack Spearman, Managing Director – Residential, Long Harbour,
Alexandra Notay, Chair, Radix Big Tent Housing Commission (Chair)

4.10pm Closing Remarks from the Chair
Speaker: Alexandra Notay, Chair, Radix Big Tent Housing Commission (Chair)

4.15pm Close of Conference and the start of the SFH UK Annual Networking Drinks Reception
Join the market leaders in Single Family Rental for informal networking drinks

Welcome to ALT/RESI UK
We are delighted to share that the fourth annual ALT/RESI UK will be taking place in London, on 1st May 2025.

Now in its fourth year, ALT/RESI UK is established as the leading alternative residential property event in the UK. Focusing on global investors, portfolio diversification, partnerships, placemaking, community building, tech, ESG, engagement and experience.

If you’d like to take part as a Panellist or Discussion Co-Host (asset owners, investors), or Host a session as a Sponsor, drop me an email here: rob@space-plus.org

Rob Marten

Co-Founder
SPACE+

This PechaKucha explores innovative housing models in London that are reshaping shared living spaces, fostering community and exploring how people connect in an urban setting.
As urban living continues to evolve, alternative housing models are redefining how we share space, build communities, and create meaningful connections. From co-living and build-to-rent schemes to purpose-built student accommodation and intergenerational housing, these diverse models are responding to shifting demographics, affordability challenges, and changing lifestyle preferences.

This PechaKucha will delve into London’s newest innovative housing typologies which are fostering social interaction and a sense of belonging among residents of different ages and backgrounds. During the evening, speakers will explore the design principles, operational strategies, and community-building initiatives that shape successful shared living environments. What role does architecture play in encouraging interaction within dense urban settings? How can these alternative housing models create vibrant, inclusive communities that support diverse needs?

Join us for an evening of insights and forward-thinking ideas on the future of shared living.

The format, Pecha Kucha (ペチャクチャ), was devised in Tokyo in 2003 by the English architect Mark Dytham and has turned into a massive global celebration of design, with events happening in hundreds of cities around the world. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat", it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. The format makes presentations concise, keeps things moving at a rapid pace and holds its audience.

accessibility

There are 4 steps to the main entrance, with a level access entrance via the Guildhall West Wing approximately 200 feet away. There are toilets and accessible toilets via stairs or a lift to the lower ground floor. If you would like more information, or have any access requirements, please let us know what these are and how we can best accommodate these by emailing events@nla.london