Property investment remains one of the most popular forms of investment, with an almost guaranteed increase in the value of your asset if you invest wisely, as well as monthly yields to be made through rent.
For anyone looking, there’s a wealth of knowledge out there surrounding the property market, and an ideal way to access this is through attending property investment shows. Here’s our pick of some of the expos you should put in your diary for the year ahead.
1. MIPIM
- Location: Cannes, France
- Dates: 13-16 March
This international event offers four full days of seminars, conferences and exhibition zones aimed at participants involved in both commercial and residential property markets across the world. With more than 24,000 participants, 3,100 exhibiting companies and 5,000 investors, it offers industry players a broad programme and the opportunity to gain knowledge, build up contacts and showcase their services. Registration for the event costs €1,855, which also gives you access to an extensive online database.
2. National Landlord Investment Show
- Location: Nationwide
- Dates: 15 March – 6 November
This is the UK’s largest residential property investment exhibition, with eight different dates across six locations, giving each show a regional focus. It enables landlords, property experts and investors to meet suppliers, gain an insight through specialised seminars and network with thousands of industry peers. The show welcomes around 25,000 visitors each year interested in investing in UK property, and entry is free once you’ve registered on the website.
3. The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show
- Location: Excel, London
- Dates: 20-21 April
This two-day event attracts investors, homebuyers, landlords and property experts, and is aimed at novices as well as experts. With excellent networking opportunities to help attendees boost and share their knowledge, as well as around 75 seminars, presentations and debates, visitors will also have the rare opportunity to meet property developers directly. There are separate sections for international property, lending and finance, as well as opportunities in the north of England. It is free to attend.
4. The Property & Business Investment Show
- Locations: Lincoln & Nottingham
- Dates: 25 April, 5 November
Aimed at professionals involved in the property, construction, finance, investment or business sectors, this show offers a broader reach for those looking to network and expand their knowledge of their industries, as well as potentially build their client base. Tickets are free but with the option of purchasing an additional network lunch for £40 plus VAT.
5. The Luxury Property Show
- Location: Olympia, London
- Dates: 1-2 November
From beachfront homes in Dubai to luxury apartments in New York, London and Moscow, this exhibition offers visitors the chance to view what’s on offer, as well as attend seminars to gain expertise in the industry. Exhibitors will be promoting their products and services, as well as offering the opportunity to build industry contacts and find out about luxury property investment across the world.
