BPF Futures: Your latest news and events

The latest news and events from BPF Futures.

Since the beginning of the year, we’ve hosted eight fantastic events, including our first-ever in Manchester! Looking ahead, we've got a line-up of events that I'm really excited about over the next few months. We'll be diving into some important topics like the decarbonisation of the built environment, sustainability, and the future of private accommodation. Plus, we've got collaborations with Transport for London and our Fourth?Policy Congress in the works.?

BPF Futures will also be attending UKREiiF! Whether you're planning to attend or are local to Leeds, we're organising some great events open to all Futures members and their colleagues. Stay tuned!

Best wishes,

Izzy

Isabelle Hease Chair, BPF Futures

Mentees?meet up at Evelyn Partners?

On 22 February, we held our London Mentoring Meet Up, kindly hosted by Evelyn Partners . The event marked the half-way point of our?mentoring programme and was a great opportunity for our mentors and mentees to share their goals and progress, reinforcing just how important mentoring can be for all!

Scottish speed networking event??

BPF Futures Scotland's 2024 events programme kicked-off with speed networking, kindly hosted and sponsored by 世邦魏理仕 , Glasgow! A huge thanks to all who joined us and enjoyed a full hour of?facilitated group networking! Check out the events section below for details on the next BPF Futures Scotland event with the Bank of England .

What’s next for Manchester

Last week, Avison Young kindly hosted a Futures networking event in Manchester themed ‘What’s next for Manchester’.

We kicked off the evening with an?introduction from Barry Crichton (Regional Managing Director, Manchester at Avison Young). Barry set the tone for the evening referencing MIPIM and the excitement around investment opportunities the city has to offer. We then had insight from the Strategic Director Growth & Development at Manchester City Council , Becca Heron, who delivered news on the future development plans scheduled in the coming years in the region. Wrapping up presentations for the evening was Jessica Bowles , Director of Strategy at Bruntwood ; Jessica informed us on the history of Bruntwood as well as their future plans and focus.

We had a fantastic turn out, which led to great conversations and an excitement for what is coming next for Manchester.

BPF Director of Policy hosts webinar on Building Safety Act

Last Thursday, BPF Director of Policy Ian Fletcher hosted a webinar on the proposed Building Safety Act. Ian walked us through the various aspects of the Act including who would be responsible?for remediation, how it will be funded, to what standard as well as the importance of spreading good practise through forums such as the BPF Building Safety Sound Board. Did you miss it? Don't worry, a recording has been added to our YouTube channel.?Thank you to our Vice Chair, Emily Brodie for facilitating the webinar and to Ian for his time.?

Public Sector spotlight

Homes England ’s Local Government Capacity Centre Winter Learning Programme delivered 16 free online sessions in January and February covering a range of topics from placemaking and planning, to sustainability and viability in line with Homes England’s Strategic Plan. These sessions are a rich repository of industry insights, best practices, and innovative strategies that can unlock, inspire and elevate delivery of well-designed homes in thriving places. The new webinar recordings join those from previous learning programmes on Homes England’s Local Government Resources YouTube playlist.

BPF Futures Events

Breakfast with Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee Member Tuesday 16 April,?8am - 10am, Edinburgh (in-person)

We are excited to invite you to breakfast with the Bank of England?at Shepherd and Wedderburn in Edinburgh. This is a rare opportunity for you to meet Megan Greene, a member of the Monetary Policy Committee and Will Dowson ,?the Agent for Scotland from the Bank of England. As an MPC Member, Megan plays a critical role deciding the Bank’s policies, for example voting on the Bank’s interest rate policy with its aim of meeting a 2% inflation target. Places are limited, please email [email protected]?to book.

BPF Futures Welcome Webinar? Monday 15 April, 12.30pm - 1pm, online ?

For all new members. Learn how to get involved in the BPF Futures network, hear about upcoming events, and connect with other new BPF Futures members. Register here.?

Partner Events

Speed mentoring?with Real Estate Balance Wednesday 29?May, London

More information here.??

Events with Women in Property Throughout April, across England and Scotland.

Search all WiP events here.?

Online Learning

BPF Futures: Market Analysis with CBRE

Watch our latest online learning session?with CBRE’s Sarah Hagen (Director, Glasgow) and Michael McGill (Associate Director, Research Residential London).?Learn about what happened in 2023 with an overview of the UK market to come, and the 2024 forecast for Scotland. Watch here.

The BPF Fully Digested Budget Breakfast?

Watch BPF?Chief Executive Melanie Leech , Katie Perrior ( iNHouse Communications ), Adam Challis ( 仲量联行 ), David Gauke ( Macfarlanes ), and Cara Pacitti ( Resolution Foundation )?navigate the Chancellor’s announcements and provide?fascinating?political and economic insights on the?Budget. Watch?here.

The Impact of the Renters Reform Bill on Investment

Theo Plowman ,?BPF Assistant Director, and expert guest speakers, Bela Zavery and Jason Hobday , Partners at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP , explored key topics such as?ending fixed-term tenancies and the Decent Homes Standard. Watch?here.