The next Property Exchange event will take place on Wednesday 28 October.
Strengthening businesses working across the local property sector was the focus at the mid-September launch of a new networking group that will meet once a month to put collaboration over competition.
Designed for estate agents, mortgage advisers, investors, solicitors, builders, tradespeople and designers, the innovative networking initiative – named Property Exchange – aims to nurture new connections between property professionals to help sector businesses flourish.
Explaining Property Exchange’s purpose, Lichfield-based NetworkLocal and MyMidlands CEO Kellie Johnson said that “property is a relationship-driven industry, yet there are surprisingly few opportunities for local professionals, from every corner of the sector, to come together in one room”.
Property Exchange is about creating a welcoming community where conversations lead to collaboration, knowledge is shared openly and everyone leaves having made connections that genuinely help them to move forward.
We hope these monthly meetings will become a central meeting point for the local property community where, through collaborating and knowledge sharing, we can build stronger professional relationships that ultimately benefit both businesses and clients across the region.
Since launching NetworkLocal less than two years ago, it has become one of the fastest-growing independent business networking communities in the region, having connected over 2,000 local business owners across Staffordshire and the West Midlands.
Its informal networking events and business mixers are renowned for creating relaxed and inclusive environments where entrepreneurs and small businesses can build relationships without the pressure often associated with traditional networking meetings.
The Property Exchange innovation hopes to build on this successful formula following its inaugural Wednesday 16 September event held at Lichfield’s Andrew Downing-Booth Estate Agents, a proud sponsor of both NetworkLocal and Property Exchange – as well as, incidentally, of Lichfield Radio.
Owner Andrew said that “Lichfield has a thriving property market and an incredible network of professionals supporting it,” adding that “we’re proud to support an initiative that brings those people together, strengthens local relationships and helps create a more connected property community”.
Anyone who is looking to build on their industry connections is welcome to attend the informal events, which will also feature a short educational session offering practical insights alongside networking.
The second Property Exchange event will take place on Wednesday 28 October.
For updates, upcoming events and ticket information, follow NetworkLocal on social media @networklocalmids or visit NetworkLocal’s Eventbrite page here.