Portsmouth October 2025 Meeting 

Time Freedom Through Property Development - Jo Balston

Are you looking to escape the constraints of a 9-to-5 job or a demanding business?
How would you like to transform not just your finances but your entire lifestyle?
Property developer Jo will share why small-scale property development could be your ticket to time freedom, and how small projects can deliver life-changing results in a relatively short timeframe. 

You will learn:

• Why small-scale property development is ideal for first-time developer
• The system you need to follow to take control of your life
• The biggest mistakes new developers make
• How you can get started, even if you have no experience
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  If you’re ready to break free from the grind of a traditional job and build a future with more freedom, flexibility, and financial security, this talk is for you.

About Jo Balston
Jo is an interior design professional with over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry. She is also an established property developer, having founded New Light Property Group in 2019, and is a Branding Coach and Accountability Coach at propertyCEO.

ALSO... The Flip that Flopped - Lisa Tope

Lisa will take you on a frank and honest journey through her first property deal; she will share the ups and downs, and the lessons learned. The pivotal learning will be the investing rules that she has developed through this experience, and how these rules apply to her journey into the world of Specialised Supported Housing (SSH).

Relevant to new and seasoned investors alike, this presentation will guide the former and provide reflection opportunities for the latter. 

The presentation will cover:

• Basic aspects of the finances involved for a property refurbishment
• How flexibility is vital when investing
• How self-analysis and honesty is vital for onward growth
• How any negative becomes a positive when learning
• Introduction to the complex area of Specialised Supported Housing