Survey Booker is pleased to be sponsoring the RICS Residential Property Conference 2025
Across the day there were a number of great talks covering a range of interesting and relevant topics – take a look below and what was discussed.
Policy update: Government activities in the residential property sector
Stay informed on the latest policy developments shaping the residential property sector. This session will provide a comprehensive update on government initiatives, regulatory changes, and policy shifts affecting property professionals. Our expert speaker will break down key legislative updates, discuss their implications for the industry, and explore what’s on the horizon for housing, planning, and property regulation.
Speaker(s): Jennie Chilton, Partner, Addleshaw Goddard
Economic update: Trends shaping the residential property market
Gain valuable insights into the economic forces influencing the residential property market. This session will explore the latest trends in house prices, interest rates, supply and demand dynamics, and broader macroeconomic factors impacting the sector. Whether you’re an investor, developer, or property professional, this update will provide the knowledge needed to navigate an ever-changing economic landscape.
Speaker(s): Ken Clark, Deputy Agent for the North West, Bank of England
LionHeart Update
Speaker(s): Faye Smith, Supporter Engagement & Fundraising Manager, LionHeart
Innovation in sustainability and retrofit
Introduction to University of Salford and its facilities. Exploring and explaining the innovative methods the university is researching to improve sustainability in residential property and options for retrofitting.
Speaker(s): Professor Richard Fitton FRICS, Professor of Building Performance, University of Salford
Skills, education and the future of the surveying profession
Join us for an insightful panel discussion where students, recruiters, industry leaders, and academic experts come together to explore the evolving landscape of the surveying profession. This session will examine the skills in demand, the role of education in preparing future surveyors, and how collaboration between universities, employers, and aspiring professionals can drive the industry forward.
Speaker(s): Bill Holden MRICS, Director, Holdens, Francesca Fowler-Walsh MRICS, Associate – Natural Capital Consultant, Natural Capital, Savills
The future for home buying
Discover how cutting-edge inspection technology is reshaping residential property management. In this session, Property Inspect will showcase how their award-winning software enables real-time, mobile-friendly inspections—from condition reports and building audits to risk assessments and maintenance tracking. Learn how creating custom digital forms and streamlining compliance workflows can improve accuracy, reduce administrative burden, and support better decision-making across all types of residential real estate.
Speaker(s): Sián Hemming-Metcalfe, Operations Director – UK, Property Inspect
Essential industry updates: Guidance, standards, and legislation
Join RICS experts and industry leaders for a fast-paced panel discussion covering the latest updates on key standards and legislative changes affecting the surveying profession. This rapid-fire session will provide crucial insights into the Home Survey Standard, leasehold reform, stock condition survey standards, and property measurement. Stay ahead of the curve as our panel breaks down the implications of these developments and what they mean for professionals working across the residential property sector.
Speaker(s): Mairead Carroll, Senior Specialist – Land and Development, RICS + Steve Lees MRICS, Senior Specialist – Buildings and Property, RICS + Nigel Sellars FRICS, Senior Specialist, Valuation and Investment Advisory, RICS
Building the future – Housing targets, challenges, and successes
As the conference draws to a close, join a senior representative from Greater Manchester Combined Authority for an insightful keynote on the state of housing development in the North West. This session will examine progress toward regional housing targets, the planning and policy challenges shaping delivery, and the role of local government in supporting sustainable growth, infrastructure, and community needs. Gain a public sector perspective on how collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning are addressing today’s housing demands.
Speaker(s): Damian Cross FRICS FCIOB, Director Land & Property, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
