Master Commercial Conversions & Large Scale Developments
Build A Multi-Million Pound Portfolio Through Property Development
Learn how to find, fund, and flip or hold commercial properties for massive profits. Discover the secrets of Permitted Development Rights, Planning Permission, and raising commercial finance.
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Friday 23rd October 2026
Live In-Person Event
Property Development Summit
Hear it from your hosts
Progressive Training Academy, Peterborough
Exclusive LIVE in-person event, at our training academy in Peterborough
Just 50 mins north of London, and the reason we can give great offers on the tickets: we own the building!
No expensive London venues. And no online Zooms where no one listens and no one makes any money.
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What You'll Learn
The Blueprint to Property Development
In this exclusive webinar, you'll discover the exact strategies to tackle large-scale commercial conversions and development projects for massive returns.
Commercial to Residential
Learn the exact blueprint for converting empty commercial buildings into highly profitable residential units.
Permitted Development
Understand Permitted Development Rights (PDR) to bypass lengthy planning permissions and fast-track your projects.
Planning Permission Secrets
How to navigate the complex planning system to add significant value to land and existing buildings.
Commercial Finance
Discover how to fund multi-million pound developments using commercial finance, bridging loans, and private investors.
Joint Ventures
How to structure lucrative Joint Ventures to scale your development business without using your own capital.
Managing Large Builds
Learn how to manage contractors, architects, and large-scale build teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
The Outcome
Stop Chasing Small Margins. Start Building True Generational Wealth.
Many investors get stuck doing endless viewings for single-lets with modest returns. Commercial development is one route to larger lump sums and portfolio growth — past results are examples only.
The Old Way
- ✕ Competing with hundreds of buyers for standard houses
- ✕ Tiny profit margins wiped out by a single boiler repair
- ✕ Exhausting yourself managing dozens of small tenancies
- ✕ Taking decades to replace your income
The Commercial Way
- One deal that could generate substantial profit (examples only)
- Less competition in the commercial sector
- Force massive appreciation through planning gain
- Build a professional, scalable development business
Why This Is Different
We Teach You How To Play The Big Game
Most property education focuses on single-let houses or small HMOs. While those are great starting points, true generational wealth is built through commercial conversions and large-scale developments.
We'll show you how a single commercial conversion project can generate significant profit. You'll learn directly from developers who are currently executing large projects. Figures shown are examples, not typical or guaranteed.
- Massive profit margins
- Forced appreciation through planning
- Scalable business models
Is This Summit Right For You?
We only want action-takers who are serious about leveling up.
This IS For You If...
- You already have some property experience and want to scale up fast.
- You're a high-net-worth individual or business owner looking for better returns on capital.
- You want to transition from small BTLs to multi-unit developments.
- You're willing to learn the complexities of planning, commercial finance, and project management.
This is NOT For You If...
- ✕ You're looking for a "get rich quick" scheme with zero effort.
- ✕ You aren't willing to treat property investing like a serious business.
- ✕ You let fear stop you from taking calculated risks.
- ✕ You're happy staying small and don't want to manage larger projects.
Meet Your Hosts
The Commercial Development Experts
Richard Stone
Construction Project Management Trainer
- 30+ years in construction
- Mastered how to raise money and find clients after attending Progressive
- Expert in construction safety and project management
- Now the UK's leading construction project management trainer
- Trusted Progressive speaker and mentor
Wendy Brumwell
Commercial Conversion & HMO Specialist
- Started from scratch after a corporate career
- Teamed up with her husband Ross in 2013 after attending Progressive
- Now runs a multi-million pound property portfolio
- Co-founder of Brumwell Design Studio
- Specialist in Commercial-to-Residential conversions and large HMOs
Real Students. Real Results.
Ordinary People. Extraordinary Results.
Long-Term Member
Multi-million portfolio
"I joined Progressive in 2010 and have been a lifetime Progressive Property Academy member since 2019. I now hold a multi-million-pound portfolio across BTLs, SAs and HMOs, plus completed commercial and development projects."
Halstead Ottley
Progressive student
JV Finance Raised
£11M
"I was working 15 hours a day, with no time for my family, hemorrhaging money. But within 8 months of joining PPA, I had 6 HMOs, a land development project, and had raised £1.5 million in JV finance thanks to the systems I learned at Progressive. Now I have £31m of property & have raised £11m in JV finance all from getting the right mentorship."
Liam Ryan
Progressive student
Portfolio Growth
£4M in 2 years
"I was a graduate struggling to find a job. Within 2 years of starting, I've built a £4M portfolio using the Buy, Refurbish, Refinance, Rent strategy, converting 1-beds into 2-beds and running some as serviced accommodation."
Ahmed Khan
Progressive student
Individual results shown. Results are not typical or guaranteed and depend on individual effort, experience and market conditions.
Success Leaves Clues
From Small Deals to Serious Developments
They started exactly where you are right now.
Andrew Hubbard
Former Bricklayer
"I was a bricky from Peterborough who failed at school — if I can do it, anyone can do it. I'm now a multi-millionaire and award-winning developer. (Individual result — not typical or guaranteed.)"
Anne Houlton
Former Dentist
"I was a dentist treating property as a hobby. … Today my portfolio is worth approximately £11 million. (Individual result — not typical or guaranteed.)"
Rick Gannon
£10M+ Portfolio
"Thirteen years ago I was sitting in Rob's living room. Fast forward to today and I hold a portfolio worth approximately £10 million. (Individual result — not typical or guaranteed.)"
Don't Take Our Word For It
What Attendees Say About Us
Ricky Harvey
"OH MY DAYZ!!! Thank you sooo much Progressive Property!!! Every snippet is priceless! BUT my biggest takeaway is... How much you guys REALLY care!!"
Jackie Sievewright
"I really enjoyed the three days of the Training. I learned a lot and look forward to using the learning and implementing what I learned. The mentors were all wonderful."
Leigh Robertson
"It has to be a full five stars for the team at Progressive Property. I've been on a few of their courses now and am always impressed by the knowledge, professionalism & positive energy."
Brigita Matjos
"It was a mind blowing learning experience. This should be taught at school. The passion for property and teaching is very inspiring and contagious."
Proof It Works
Trusted by Names You'll Recognise
Lord Alan Sugar
Entrepreneur & Investor
"While I was stupidly messing around with the FA, these young property guys were making a fortune, it was a waste of my time and talent."
Katie Piper
OBE, Presenter, Philanthropist & Activist
"My husband Richie and I came to Rob's company Progressive to learn how to transfer his building skills into passive income. The course was brilliant and gave us the confidence to do it. We converted a 2 bed house into a 6 bed HMO and it's never been empty since."
Kevin Clifton
Dancer and Actor
"I found Rob through property and I stayed for the mentorship. He helped shape both my property portfolio and podcast media business. He's prolific, accessible and unique. Thank you Rob."
Backed by the UK's Largest Property Education Company
Founded by Rob Moore & Mark Homer
Progressive Property was founded by Rob Moore and Mark Homer, who have built a multi-million-pound property empire and trained over 300,000 investors.
Rob Moore
Co-Founder
Self-made property investor, best-selling author of 9 books, and host of the Disruptive Entrepreneur podcast. Focuses on strategy, marketing, mindset and business growth.
Mark Homer
Co-Founder
Bought, sold, or managed around 1,000 property units since 2003. Specializes in commercial conversions, deal analysis, acquisitions and portfolio building.
We don't just teach property.
We change lives.
Founded in 2006 by Rob Moore and Mark Homer, Progressive Property is the UK's largest property education company. We believe that property investing shouldn't be reserved for the wealthy elite.
For the past two decades, we've been dedicated to providing honest, rigorous education that helps everyday people build substantial wealth and achieve true financial freedom.
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Take The Next Step
Ready to Tackle Commercial Conversions?
Join us for this free live in-person event to get the blueprint. Attendees will also be invited to an exclusive Discovery Day to take their journey further.