Brighton June Meeting

The Formula For A Successful Refurbishment - Martin Rapley 

You can’t do much in property investing without refurbishment. But the reality is that many investors see their profit eroded by delays, vague scopes, and builder issues, which in most cases are avoidable. In this talk, Martin Rapley from Refurbishment Mastery shares a clear, repeatable framework used by experienced developers and project professionals to run refurbishments with more control, less stress, and better outcomes.

It’s a straightforward, practical approach designed to help investors make smarter decisions before they buy, communicate clearly with builders, avoid the common traps that cause overruns, and manage the project without becoming the bottleneck — so that they protect profit, save time, and reduce stress.

What you will learn

• How to appraise a deal using realistic figures (and avoid costly assumptions)  
• Why a proper Schedule of Works is the foundation of a smooth project  
• How to find and appoint a good builder without rushing the decision  
• The key management habits that prevent delays and keep momentum  
• How to increase control, reduce stress, and improve profit on refurbishments

This session delivers immediate, practical value because it tackles the exact points that derail refurb projects; uncertainty, builder risk, cost overruns, and delays. Attendees will leave with a clearer way to think, plan, and make decisions before and during a refurb, which helps them protect profit and reduce stress on real projects. This talk is great for any audience serious about doing property properly, whether they’re approaching their first refurb or looking to scale up with more confidence and control.

ALSO...One Room - One Fortune - Neil Harvey

Neil will share his journey from clearing £500,000 of debt, to creating financial security and freedom through Airbnb hosting. Having hosted over 2,000 guests as a live-in Superhost for the past 10 years, Neil has built a lifestyle business that provides both stability and opportunity. Whether you’re completely new to hosting or looking to maximise your home’s potential, Neil’s story is packed with insights and practical takeaways.

During Neil’s presentation you will learn:

• How to turn a spare room (or rooms) into a consistent income stream.
• Why hosting with Airbnb is such a great business model in today’s SA market.
• How to harness hidden benefits of hosting from your own home.
• How to fashion a business that suits your lifestyle, ambitions and your pocket!

By the end of his talk you’ll see your home in a new light. You’ll be equipped with some realities about hosting and strategies to boost your income. Anyone seeking simply to ensure there is more money than month or wanting to be able to quit the J.O.B. Neil will share how he achieved both – just from his own 3-bedroom detached home.