Monday, 2nd November | 12:00 pm (UK)

PROPERTY PICKLE LIVE!

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Michelle Cairns

Host

John Howard

Speaker

The Property Conversations Most People Never Get to Hear

Every property deal looks straightforward in hindsight. The reality is often very different. Behind successful portfolios are difficult conversations, unexpected setbacks, challenging decisions, and lessons that rarely make it into social media posts or case studies.

Property Pickle Live brings those conversations into the open. Each month, Michelle Cairns and John Howard unpack real property situations, sharing what happened, why it happened, what could have been done differently, and the lessons every investor can apply to their own projects. No polished success stories. Just honest discussions about the realities of property investing.

What You'll Learn

Take away proven lessons from real property situations including how to:

Spot warning signs before small issues become expensive problems.

Navigate challenging JV partnerships and investor relationships.

Manage builders, contractors and development teams more effectively.

Avoid common refurbishment and development mistakes.

Make better decisions when deals don't go to plan.

Learn from experienced investors who've already faced these challenges.

Real Topics. Real Experience.

Every Property Pickle is different, because every property deal is. some of the most valuable lessons in property come from the deals that didn't go exactly as planned. Discussions may include:

Joint venture relationships that begin well but become difficult.

Refurbishments and developments running over budget or behind schedule.

Builders and contractors who stop communicating.

Deals that looked straightforward but became increasingly complex.

Costly mistakes, unexpected setbacks, and how experienced investors responded.

The lessons that can help you avoid making the same mistakes.

MEET THE HOST AND SPEAKER

Michelle Cairns

HOST

Property Investor, Podcast Host,

Co-founder of The Key Club,

Co-founder of The

Property & Entrepreneur Summit

Michelle Cairns is a property investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience building a diverse portfolio through creative deal structuring and smart finance strategies. Alongside her investing businesses, she is a partner behind some of the property industry’s most established platforms and events, giving her unique insight into property investing and entrepreneurship.

John Howard

SPEAKER
Property Developer & Investor,

Property Educator,

Mentor & Consultancy,

Property Elevator Angel

John Howard is a highly experienced UK property developer, trader, and investor with over four decades in the industry. Having bought and sold more than 4,500 properties, he has built extensive expertise across residential developments and investment projects. Alongside his property businesses, John shares his knowledge through books, masterclasses, consultancy, and mentorship.

Have a Property Pickle?

  • Got a property challenge? Submit your question for the chance to have it discussed live.

  • Whether you're dealing with a difficult JV, a delayed refurbishment, funding issues, contractors, planning challenges or an unexpected problem, you can submit it for discussion.

  • Your question could be selected and explored live by Michelle and John, giving you practical insights drawn from decades of real-world experience.

JOIN US LIVE!

RESERVE YOUR FREE PLACE NOW

Learn from the challenges, decisions and experiences that rarely get shared publicly, and become a more confident property investor because of it.

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