Swindon
Welcome to your local property community.
Welcome to the pin Swindon Meeting property networking event.
Hosted by Jim Hobson on the 4th Wednesday 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
Taw Hill north
Swindon
SN25 1WP
Swindon October 2026 Meeting
*Commercial to Residential Conversions: The Rewards, the Challenges and Your Questions*
Join us at October’s *Swindon pin meeting* for a practical Q&A with *Fenibo Peterside, Jim Hobson and Martin Smedley*, exploring the opportunities and challenges of turning commercial buildings into homes.
From spotting a promising property to assessing costs and navigating unexpected hurdles, this interactive discussion will explore what can make a conversion succeed—and what can put pressure on your plans and profit. Whether you’re considering your first project or already involved in property development, bring your questions and join a conversation about the decisions that matter.
What you will learn on the evening:
- How to identify commercial buildings with potential for residential conversion.
- What to investigate before committing, including planning requirements, building suitability and costs.
- How to weigh the potential rewards against funding challenges, delays and unexpected expenses.
- Which questions to ask early to help avoid costly mistakes and make better-informed decisions.
*Bring your questions and join Fenibo, Jim and Martin for an open, practical discussion.*
ALSO... Serviced Accommodation: A Hospitality Business, Not a Property Strategy - Craig Parsons
Craig Parsons, co-founder of Cradel Property and Cradel Haus, has previously built multi-million pound businesses, and has since brought that experience to property, running a growing portfolio spanning serviced accommodation, developments, and buy-to-let investment across the Lake District and North West.
In this talk, Craig shares the tips and hard-won lessons that turn SA (Serviced Accommodation) from a property strategy into a genuinely profitable hospitality business.
Expect real numbers, real horror stories, and honest tales from the trenches: mistakes and near-disasters that no one tells you about until you've lived through them.
During Craig's presentation you will learn:
- How to turn an SA property into a genuinely profitable business, not just a strategy
- The true economics of self-managed vs agency-managed SA
- How to see past headline income numbers to what you'll actually net
- Practical tips on upselling, pricing, and automating your SA business
- Tales from the trenches: real mistakes and how to avoid them.
By the end of his talk, you'll have practical, battle-tested tools to make your serviced accommodation genuinely profitable.
