Essex
Welcome to your local property community.
Welcome to the pin Essex Meeting property networking event.
Hosted by Reegan Parmenter on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Attendees can expect first class speakers and great networking opportunities.
Are you looking to take your property investing to the next level? Do you want to network with like-minded individuals, learn from industry experts, and discover the latest trends in the property market? Then mark your calendar for our next pin Meeting!
You will learn from experts and gain valuable insights into property investment, financing, property management, legal considerations, and more.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to boost your property investment journey!
Next Event
Ship Lane
Aveley
Thurrock
RM19 1YN
Essex May 2026 Meeting
This Deal looked profitable…until it wasn’t: What Every Property Investor misses - Melissa Lewis
Melissa will share her journey from buying her first property in Essex to building a portfolio and working closely with Investors across a range of deals including Flips, BTLs, HMOs and Development opportunities. Along the way, she began to notice a common pattern - many property deals that looked profitable on paper didn’t always perform as expected in reality.
In this 25-minute talk, Melissa will break down how her thinking has evolved over time, moving beyond simple headline numbers to a more structured and risk-aware way of assessing Property deals. Using real case studies, including a high-performing HMO and a Buy-to-Let that looked strong on paper, she will walk through what actually happens beneath the surface of a deal and where investors can go wrong.
During Melissa’s presentation you will learn:
- Why ‘good deals on paper’ can still fail in reality
- The hidden risks most investors overlook when analysing deals
- How to assess cashflow, effort, risk and exit more effectively
- The difference between a deal that works and one that simply looks good
- A practical framework you can use to stress-test your own deals
By the end of the talk, you will have a clearer understanding of how to approach Property deals with greater confidence, avoid costly mistakes, and make more informed investment decisions.
ALSO...The Light Bulb Moment - Jeff Topp
Jeff Topp, from pin’s preferred utilities supplier - Full Power Utilities – will be sharing his knowledge and expertise about utility management and helping us to minimise the associated headache and costs.
Normally a substantial running cost for HMO/Serviced Accommodation operators, Jeff will inform you of the different options available to you with regards the procurement and management of your gas and electricity supply.
During his talk, Jeff will cover several topics, including:
- How to minimise/remove the headache associated with managing your (growing) portfolio’s utilities.
- How a commercial utility rate can be secured on a domestic use property (without VAT implications).
- How to protect yourself from inevitable price increases and additional charges.
- How to avoid dealing with the suppliers!
- It’s not just utilities that savings can be found
