Meet The Experts

Speaker Hall of Fame

Learn from Wales' leading property professionals who share their expertise at our monthly events.

All Speakers (21)Finance & StrategyFinancial LeadershipBusiness GrowthSourcing / ComplianceLegislative PolicyEstate Planning
Howard Bowes
Finance & Strategy

Howard Bowes

Tracker vs. Fixed MortgagesJV Strategies

CEO & Founder of Harvey Bowes Limited, a multi-award-winning mortgage broker firm. Specializes in property finance for investors, development finance, and bridging loans. Hosts South Wales Property Meet and Cardiff Property Investors Network.

Ian Siddall
Financial Leadership

Ian Siddall

Corporate Governance for Property Portfolios

Finance expert sharing experiences on managing finances, navigating challenges, and seizing investment opportunities. Specialist in corporate governance for property portfolios.

Anil Agrawal
Business Growth

Anil Agrawal

The Mindset of an Anilentrepreneur

Entrepreneur, investor, and business mentor with a diverse portfolio spanning real estate, startups, and financial ventures. Formerly a leader in global firms, he now lives a nomadic entrepreneurial lifestyle focused on wealth creation, travel, and freedom. Founder of DYLWF™ and part of the HAUS Group.

Tina Walsh
Sourcing / Compliance

Tina Walsh

AML & Professional Sourcing Standards

Known as 'The Compliance Lady', Tina is the Founder & CEO of the National Association for Professional Sourcing Agents (NAPSA). Author of 'Property Sourcing Compliance: How to Stay the Right Side of the Law'. Registered with TPO, HMRC (AML), and ICO.

Gillian Owens
Legislative Policy

Gillian Owens

The Renting Homes (Wales) ActNRLA Updates

Expert on Welsh housing legislation and landlord policy. Specializes in the Renting Homes (Wales) Act and NRLA updates for property investors.

Deri Ap Hywel
Estate Planning

Deri Ap Hywel

Asset ProtectionWills

Cardiff-based Estate Planning Expert specializing in legacy planning, will writing, and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Operates Maplebrook Wills Cardiff and Millennium Wills. Provides bilingual services in Welsh and English.

Emma Selfridge
Property Law

Emma Selfridge

Conveyancing PitfallsSection 106 Agreements

Award-winning property solicitor and blogger with 20+ years of conveyancing experience in South Wales. CQS accredited and SRA regulated. Specializes in sales, purchases, remortgages, new builds, auctions, and leasehold matters.

Paul Fosh
Auctions

Paul Fosh

ValuationsBuying at Auction in Wales

Founder of Paul Fosh Auctions, a leading property auction house in Wales established in 2001. Specializes in residential, commercial, and land property auctions with expert valuations.

Matt Jeffery
Tax Specialism

Matt Jeffery

Capital Allowances on Commercial & FHLs

Chartered Tax Advisor and Managing Partner at Zeal Tax. Previously led capital allowances teams for a Big 4 firm. Expert in FHL tax and capital allowances for commercial properties, helping secure multi-million pound claims.

Sam Cooke
Marketing / Media

Sam Cooke

Raising Private Finance through Authority

Marketing and media specialist helping property investors raise private finance through building authority and personal branding.

George Omed
Development Finance

George Omed

Bridging & Mid-Market Development Lending

Specialist in bridging finance and mid-market development lending for property developers and investors.

Craig Palfrey
Wealth Management

Craig Palfrey

Tax-Efficient Exit Strategies for Investors

Managing Director of Penguin Wealth Planners in Cardiff. Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Wealth Manager. Author of 'The Wealth Secret' and 'The Business Secret'. Member of Million Dollar Round Table and PFS Education Champion.

Sian Sheppard
Project Management

Sian Sheppard

Intricacies of Project Management in High-End Flips

Project management specialist with expertise in high-end property flips and renovation projects.

Lee Williams
Local Authority/Asset

Lee Williams

Public Sector DisposalsLand Valuation

Specialist in public sector property disposals and land valuation, with expertise in local authority asset management.

Stephen Wrigley
Lending / Mortgages

Stephen Wrigley

Short-term Lending Solutions for Refurbishments

Expert in short-term lending solutions for property refurbishments and development projects.

Jess Thompson
Financial Services

Jess Thompson

Transitioning from FS to Property Investing

Financial services professional who successfully transitioned into property investing, sharing insights on making the career switch.

Matt Rhodes
Sustainability

Matt Rhodes

Energy EfficiencyGreenSource Solutions

Sustainability expert specializing in energy efficiency and GreenSource solutions for property investors looking to future-proof their portfolios.

Scott Harris
Accounting / Finance

Scott Harris

The Profit Playbook: Tax for Property Pros

Director at Green & Co Accountants and Tax Advisors. ACCA qualified since 2017. Host of 'The Profit Playbook' podcast helping business owners optimize cash flow and maximize profits.

Mike Woods
Architecture

Mike Woods

Planning PermissionArchitectural Design

MCIAT architect with 30+ years of experience. Founder of Concept Architectural Services in Ystradgynlais. Property developer and investor since 1998. Winner of Daily Telegraph Self Build Award 2005. Business Wales mentor.

Douglas Haig
Lettings & Reform

Douglas Haig

Management of Welsh HMOsLegislation

Managing Director of Seraph Property Management. Vice-Chairman of NRLA (formerly RLA). PhD in Astrophysics from Cardiff University. Active advocate for landlords at Welsh and UK Government levels since becoming a landlord in 2001.

Katie Marianne Hutt
Local Development

Katie Marianne Hutt

Micro-Developments in the Valleys & Cardiff

Property developer specializing in micro-developments in the Welsh Valleys and Cardiff area.