Croydon October 2019 Meeting 

Co-Living Spaces – Using design thinking to create the next generation of urban shared living - Stuart Scott

Stuart is a multi award winning property developer, serial entrepreneur and speaker. Stuart won the highly prestigious '2018 UK Property Investor of the Year' and '2018 HMO deal of the year' for his work to pioneer change in the HMO market. He has built and sold a number of successful businesses including a digital marketing agency and a product design company. He has designed experiences for brands such as Porsche, Microsoft, GAP, Nike, Aardman, Tom Dixon and Penguin Random House. He now uses his skills alongside property development to create unique spaces that set new standards for urban living. He is a regular on the public speaking circuit where he educates people on design, disruption and innovation within the property sector. 

Professional Co-Living

The HMO world is going through an evolution into a new type of customer focused product. Stuart had spotted an opportunity to disrupt the HMO market and re-imagine shared living for working professionals. His design-led approach provides unique spaces for people to live, work and play. The Co-Living Spaces experience combines; community, inspired social spaces, smart technology, enhanced facilities and snug bedrooms.

Transferring Design Thinking to Serviced Accommodation

Serviced accommodation is the hot strategy at the moment. With future legislation in mind Stuart and his business partner Carly Houston transferred the same ‘design thinking’ principles to create a chain of self service Smart Boutique Hotels in Brighton with a focus on great design, comfort and technology.

During Stuart's presentation you will learn:

• How the HMO market is changing
• How to create a unique product on market
• How to become customer focused
• The future of the HMO
• How to transfer innovation to other markets 

Stuart will demonstrate that it is possible to disrupt the market and create something unique no matter what the size of your project. The aim of the talk is to get you to think differently about the product you create and the customers you sell to.

ALSO... Magnetic Property Funnels - Michael Kalisperas 

Magnetise yourself and your business to help attract investors, clients, crowd funding, and joint ventures through social media marketing and networking. 

At this month's pin meeting Michael wants to share how he has battled through constant challenges to reach accomplishments he never felt possible, and if he can do it so can you! He will also teach you some marketing techniques that are very useful and that he feels has helped him along his journey. He will also touch on crowd funding and why he thinks it is one of the best ways forward in property investing.

During this presentation you will learn:

•    Essential marketing and networking tips
•    How he attracted £347k in 47min through crowd funding (using the right product, marketing)
•    How he has received over £900k in pledges for other investments.
•    Smashing through self belief and hurdles (his story)

This is a true and honest raw account of how his property investing journey has been. It has not all been smooth sailing and  he wants to be honest. Perseverance is key and focus also important so is educating yourself and networking in the right crowds.