RPM: How to Uncover Hidden Project Costs Before They Hurt Your Profits

By Property Foundations Group

130 events • 7y hosting • 2.9k total attendees

Thames LIDO,
Reading, England

Thursday, June 25
7 PM - 9 PM

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Overview

Come to Reading's largest property event for an evening of networking featuring an expert speaker each month.

Network, learn, be inspired!

A room for serious property people to build connections, stay close to opportunity and move forward with the right people around them.

ABOUT THE GEST SPEAKER

Raquel Aparicio

Raquel Aparicio is the founder of Mar Design, a multi-award-finalist architecture and interior design studio that helps property developers and investors increase GDV, accelerate sales, and achieve stronger ROI through strategic, design-led solutions.

With 20 years of international experience spanning hospitality, gaming, and super-prime residential projects, including the Four Seasons Hotel, Chelsea Barracks, and The Ferrari Hotel, Raquel brings together design excellence with an investor's mindset.

In this session, Raquel will cover:

How to align design with your target market to increase GDV and ROI
Where developments lose profit when design is treated too late
What buyers and tenants actually respond to in today's market
How to use design to accelerate sales and lettings
How to turn design from a cost into a profit driver

This is a practical session for property developers, investors, and operators who want to understand how design influences profit, make smarter decisions earlier in the process, and build developments that perform better in the real world.

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 they’re doing, what they need and where they’re going.

You meet people, you hear what’s 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

📅 Thursday, 25th June 2026
📍 Thames Lido, Reading

7:00 PM – Open Networking
Arrive and start conversations.

7:30 PM – Introductions
Quick overview of who is in the room.

7:45 PM – Guest Speaker (Raquel Aparicio)
A practical session on building property that produces income and long-term value.

8:30 PM – Q&A
Ask questions and go deeper.

9:00 PM – Targeted Networking
Share what you are working on and connect with the right people.

🎟 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

🕒 2 hours
📍In 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?

🚙 Driving
🚎 Public Transport
🚲 Biking
🚶 Walking

EARLY BIRD

Face-to-Face
£22.00

**Early Bird Sales end on Jun 18, 2026

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.

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