Local property professionals create a strategy for Sussex

The new Sussex Property Alliance held its second meeting in December at the Sussex County Cricket Club in Hove. Over 40 people attended and the main focus was a forum where the group discussed a strategy for the Alliance in 2014 which would help its members to grow and prosper.

The outcome of the forum was that the group will now have a panel of experts at each event who will be able to answer questions on a wide range of topics. There was also a request for speakers on subjects such as, raising finance, reducing bureaucracy, affordable housing schemes, ‘help to buy’, IHT planning and a request for the local councils to provide an insight into future development plans for the area. Its members also enjoyed a presentation from Andy Parsons, Managing Director of Brighton based architectural firm Yelo Architects, who spoke about working with the planning system in order to gain consents and still maintain profitability.

“2013 has been our most successful year in Michael Jones Commercial since 2007. Investors and developers are once again looking for new opportunities, it’s an exciting time. There are still challenges for those in the industry though and this is why we have established the Sussex Property Alliance, to provide a platform for local property professionals to network and support one another, as well as receive industry advice from expert speakers. If you are in the property industry, this really is a must-attend event” says Steve Berrett, Head of Commercial at Michael Jones.

The Sussex Property Alliance, is a platform which enables local property professionals to network, exchange ideas and build business relationships. The Alliance has been created through a partnership comprising the following leading local businesses: Michael Jones Estate Agents, Carpenter Box Chartered Accountants, Jelf Insurance Brokers and Bennett Griffin Solicitors.

The event is free to attend with lunch and refreshments provided. If you would like an invitation to the next event in 2014, register online at www.sussexpropertyalliance.co.uk or call Steve Berrett at Michael Jones on 01903 228602 or email steveberrett@michaeljones.co.uk