RPM: How to Uncover Hidden Project Costs Before They Hurt Your Profits
By Property Foundations Group
130 events β’ 7y hosting β’ 2.9k total attendees
Thames LIDO,
Reading, England
Thursday, July 30
7 PM - 9 PM
Overview
Come to Reading's largest property event for an evening of networking featuring an expert speaker each month.
Network, learn, be inspired!
ABOUT THE GEST SPEAKER
Tom Horrocks
Tom Horrocks is a chartered building surveyor (RICS) and project management consultant with experience across multimillion-pound construction projects on both the consultant and developer sides. He is the founder of Ionica Construction Consultancy, supporting investors and developers in managing their projects effectively.
In this session, Tom will show how smart due diligence helps uncover hidden risks before they impact your timeline, budget, and decisions.
From decontamination and unexpected utilities upgrades to essential repairs, youβll learn how to identify and plan for these challenges early and approach projects with greater clarity and control.
What You'll Learn:
- How to spot hidden risks before works begin
- Common overlooked costs in property projects
- How to budget and plan effectively from the outset
- A clearer approach to decision-marking under pressure
- Practical insights from real project experience
- Live Q&A for real-world application
A practical evening for landlords, investors, and property professionals who want to protect their projects and make more confident decisions.
About Reading Property Meet
Reading Property Meet is a room for people who are serious about property.
Each month, investors, landlords, sourcers and developers come together to talk about what theyβre doing, what they need and where theyβre going.
You meet people, you hear whatβs happening in the market, and you start to see where the opportunities are.
The value is in the room.
What You Get From Being In The Room
- Conversations with people who are actively doing deals
- A clear view of what others are working on
- Insight you can use in your own decisions
- The chance to say what you need and connect with the right people
- Relationships that continue after the event
People come back because the room stays useful.
Event Format
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Thursday, 30th July 2026
π Thames Lido, Reading
7:00 PM β Open Networking
Arrive and start conversations.
7:30 PM β Introductions
Quick overview of who is in the room.
7:45 PM β Guest Speaker (Tom Horrocks)
A practical session on building property that produces income and long-term value.
8:30 PM β Q&A
Ask questions and go deeper.
9:00 PM β Targeted Networking
Share what you are working on and connect with the right people.
π Your ticket includes drinks and pastries.
Final Note
If you want to make progress in property, it helps to be around people who are doing the same.
Good to know
Highlights
π 2 hours
πIn person
Refund Policy
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Location
Thames LIDO
Napier Road
Reading RG1 8FR
How do you want to get there?
π Driving
π Public Transport
π² Biking
πΆ Walking
REGULAR RATE
Face-to-Face
Β£25.30
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A recap of what you'll learn:
- How to spot hidden risks before works begin
- Common overlooked costs in property projects
- How to budget and plan effectively from the outset
- A clearer approach to decision-marking under pressure
- Practical insights from real project experience
- Live Q&A for real-world application
A practical evening for landlords, investors, and property professionals who want to protect their projects and make more confident decisions.
Refreshments & drinks included.
Get Your Ticket Now!REGULAR RATE
Zoom Online
Β£10.00
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A recap of what you'll learn:
- How to spot hidden risks before works begin
- Common overlooked costs in property projects
- How to budget and plan effectively from the outset
- A clearer approach to decision-marking under pressure
- Practical insights from real project experience
- Live Q&A for real-world application
A practical evening for landlords, investors, and property professionals who want to protect their projects and make more confident decisions.
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Get Your Ticket Now!