Another Strong Night at The Property Edge Farnborough
- Milesh Lakhani
- May 22
- 3 min read
There are plenty of networking events in property.
But the real value is rarely in the number of people in the room.
It’s in the quality of the conversations happening inside it.
That was the biggest takeaway from another strong The Property Edge event in Farnborough last week, where investors, developers, landlords and property professionals came together for an evening focused on long-term thinking, practical insight and meaningful connections.
From Smiles to Tiles
This month’s guest speaker was Jake Garner, who delivered a brilliant session titled:
From Smiles to Tiles
Jake shared how he built property alongside a successful career in dentistry, creating additional income, flexibility and more options over time.
One of the most interesting parts of the discussion was the reminder that property does not always have to be an “all or nothing” decision.
For many people, property becomes:
A second income stream
A long-term wealth vehicle
A way to create more freedom and flexibility
A tool for reducing pressure and increasing choice
Without necessarily walking away from the career or business they already enjoy.
That message resonated strongly with many people in the room, particularly professionals balancing busy careers while trying to build something meaningful alongside them.
The Market Continues To Shift
As always, Milesh Lakhani also shared his monthly market update.
Several themes stood out:
The sales market remains active — but selective
Buyers are still transacting, but pricing sensitivity remains high.
Good stock at sensible pricing continues to move, while unrealistic pricing is increasingly exposed.
Rental growth is slowing
Rental demand remains strong in many areas, but affordability pressure is beginning to cap rental growth.
That means investors need to focus more carefully on:
Demand fundamentals
Tenant affordability
Stress testing
Sustainable long-term cash flow
Finance remains one of the biggest deal risks
Swap rates and interest rate expectations continue to move with inflation data, politics and wider economic uncertainty.
The message was simple:
If a deal only works under perfect conditions, it probably needs looking at again.
A Room Built Around Long-Term Thinking
One of the things people consistently comment on after The Property Edge events is the atmosphere in the room.
No pitching.
No hype.
No forced networking.
Just thoughtful conversations between people who are genuinely trying to grow, improve and build properly within property.
That mix of:
Investors
Developers
Brokers
Accountants
Architects
Trades
Landlords
Business owners
Creates a much more interesting and valuable environment over time.
Different experiences.
Different perspectives.
But all serious about long-term growth.
Property Edge On Tour – Swindon
The next chapter for The Property Edge is already approaching.
On Thursday 11th June, we’ll be hosting our first Property Edge On Tour event in Swindon.
The goal remains exactly the same:
To create trusted rooms where serious property people can learn, connect and grow together.
The same atmosphere.
The same quality conversations.
The same focus on depth over volume.
We’re looking forward to meeting more people from the Swindon and Wiltshire property community.
New Resources Now Available
Milesh Lakhani has also recently launched his new website:
The site now includes:
Free property resources
Market commentary
Strategy insights
Property tools and downloads
Event updates and future announcements
Free resources currently available include:
If you want regular updates, insights and resources, you can also subscribe directly through the website.
Milesh & Sadie: Property Talks – Season 4
Season 4 of Milesh & Sadie: Property Talks is now live.
The podcast combines practical conversations around property investing, strategy and development with wider discussions around interiors, design and creating better spaces.
New episodes are available now across major podcast platforms.
Next Farnborough Event
The next Farnborough event takes place on:
Farnborough
Details coming soon.
If you value thoughtful conversations, practical experience and long-term thinking in property, we’d love to welcome you to a future event.
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