Nottingham February 2026 Meeting 

1 year to change your life... Hacks on developing a diverse Portfolio - Kristian Sparrow

Kristian has been operating property business’ since 2009 where he started idealhouseshare an award winning R2R HMO brand that went onto become a local market leader in the space.

Thereafter, he started an SA lettings brand which later became a Pass the Keys franchise for South Manchester and Cheshire East.

However his real passion is developing for both of those niches and more recently the care sector.  Notably his company Nests Development went from a £30k investment to £1.8million in assets in their 1st year of trading.  Proof that you don’t need masses of capital to start a portfolio.

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.