Since our formation we have focused on providing our members with the opportunity to hear from fantastic speakers covering a diverse range of topics from the personal to the professional. Many of our speakers are drawn from our own membership so if you are interested in speaking at a WIRP event or know someone who you think would be a great speaker, please get in touch.
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Conlon SinéadSinéad ConlonAddressJohn D WoodLondonAdditional information
Sinéad Conlon is a seasoned real estate leader with over 18 years’ experience in London and the South of England. As Department Head of Corporate Relocation and Short‑Term Rentals at John D Wood & Co., she holds a MARLA credential and excels at delivering bespoke solutions for corporate, diplomatic, and VIP clients. Previously Lettings Director at Fine & Country, she’s recognised for negotiation, digital strategy, and award‑winning results.
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Gray EmilyEmily Gray Operations DirectorAddressBournemouthAdditional information
Emily is the Operations Director for Burns Hamilton, an independent firm specialising in Residential Block and Estate Management on the South Coast. With over 18 years in the industry, Emily is well versed in the nuances that come with navigating ownership of leasehold property.
With a passion for the sector Emily is a Fellow and Director of The Property Institute (TPI), an Honorary Consultant for the Federation of Private Resident Associations and a Member of the Institute of Leadership. She also delivers training sessions and webinars for TPI.
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Kibby RebeccaRebecca Kibby LLP Partner | Conveyancing Services | Practice Group Lead Managed Legal Services Rebecca.Kibby@footanstey.comAddressBristolAdditional information
Rebecca is a leading figure in the UK residential property sector and a Partner at Foot Anstey, a Top 100 and fast‑growing UK law firm. She specialises in advising investors, institutional landlords and corporate clients with large residential portfolios, delivering scalable, commercially driven property solutions.
Her work covers all aspects of transactional residential property, with a focus on supporting organisations operating at scale.
A strategic and innovative leader, Rebecca also leads firmwide transformation projects, improving processes, performance and client experience. Rebecca’s pragmatic approach brings together legal, commercial and operational insight to drive innovation and elevate outcomes across the residential property market.
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King JaneJane KingAddressGreater LondonAdditional information
Jane has worked in financial services since 1997 and has been advising clients on mortgages, equity release and insurance since 2005. She is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute and Society of Mortgage Professionals and was one of the first advisers to pass the Advanced Mortgage Advice paper in 2016.
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Phillips JemmaJemma Phillips Group Finance Director jephillips@lrg.co.ukAddressWokinghamAdditional information
Jemma joined LRG in 2019. An ACA-qualified accountant with over 15 years of experience, Jemma has a strong background in both statutory reporting and commercial finance. Beyond her core responsibilities, Jemma has played a key role in procurement, finance transformations and acquisition integration. Jemma's diverse experience spans multiple industries, including property and real estate, manufacturing and FMCG, with a foundation in auditing.
In 2024, Jemma earned her ARLA Level 3 Qualification in Residential Letting and Property Management, becoming a Member of the Association of Residential Letting Agents. Jemma has also been instrumental in establishing LRG’s EmpowerHer programme which is now in its second year and aims to support women across the Group to develop into industry leaders through mentorship, seminars, and allyship.
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Poulloura LauraLaura Poulloura Senior AssociateAddressLondonAdditional information
Laura Poulloura is a Senior Associate at Lee Bolton Monier-Williams, specialising in Leasehold Enfranchisement and complex residential transactions. With over a decade of experience, she advises high-net-worth clients, handling lease extensions, freehold acquisitions, and intricate property matters, delivering tailored, strategic, and client-focused legal solutions.
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Rowlands JacquelineJacqueline RowlandsAddressLondonAdditional information
Jackie is a Legal Director in the Winckworth Sherwood Leasehold Enfranchisement Residential Team, providing specialist advice to private clients and property investors on the acquisition, disposal and financing of residential properties. Jackie also advises flat owners, landlords, a variety of Registered Providers of Social Housing, charitable organisations and ecclesiastical landlords and has particular expertise in lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, right to manage and the right of first refusal.
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Terry FionaFiona Terry Senior Employee Benefits ConsultantAddressThomas CarrollCaerphilly, South WalesAdditional information
Fiona has over 20 years’ experience of advising businesses on employee benefits strategies, employee engagement and financial education.
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Vigus EmmaEmma Vigus Client Director Emma.Vigus@thomas-carroll.co.ukAddressThomas CarrollLondonAdditional information
Emma Vigus brings deep expertise across the residential property sector, combined with senior leadership roles in insurance, data and technology businesses. A trusted voice on organisational risk management, insurance, business development and business networking, Emma is known for inspiring action, pragmatic advice and guiding meaningful discussion. She is an experienced professional speaker and conference chair. As the founder of Women in Residential Property, Emma has been championing connection and collaboration across the residential property industry for many years.
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Young NinaNina Young Founder & CEO - Surveyors UK nina@surveyors-uk.comAddressYorkAdditional information
Nina Young is the founder and CEO of Surveyors UK, an independent community for the UK surveying profession. A chartered accountant with over ten years in digital marketing across surveying and property, Nina is a leading voice on AI adoption in surveying.
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Conlon SinéadSinéad ConlonAddressJohn D WoodLondonAdditional information
Sinéad Conlon is a seasoned real estate leader with over 18 years’ experience in London and the South of England. As Department Head of Corporate Relocation and Short‑Term Rentals at John D Wood & Co., she holds a MARLA credential and excels at delivering bespoke solutions for corporate, diplomatic, and VIP clients. Previously Lettings Director at Fine & Country, she’s recognised for negotiation, digital strategy, and award‑winning results.
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Gray EmilyEmily Gray Operations DirectorAddressBournemouthAdditional information
Emily is the Operations Director for Burns Hamilton, an independent firm specialising in Residential Block and Estate Management on the South Coast. With over 18 years in the industry, Emily is well versed in the nuances that come with navigating ownership of leasehold property.
With a passion for the sector Emily is a Fellow and Director of The Property Institute (TPI), an Honorary Consultant for the Federation of Private Resident Associations and a Member of the Institute of Leadership. She also delivers training sessions and webinars for TPI.
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Kibby RebeccaRebecca Kibby LLP Partner | Conveyancing Services | Practice Group Lead Managed Legal Services Rebecca.Kibby@footanstey.comAddressBristolAdditional information
Rebecca is a leading figure in the UK residential property sector and a Partner at Foot Anstey, a Top 100 and fast‑growing UK law firm. She specialises in advising investors, institutional landlords and corporate clients with large residential portfolios, delivering scalable, commercially driven property solutions.
Her work covers all aspects of transactional residential property, with a focus on supporting organisations operating at scale.
A strategic and innovative leader, Rebecca also leads firmwide transformation projects, improving processes, performance and client experience. Rebecca’s pragmatic approach brings together legal, commercial and operational insight to drive innovation and elevate outcomes across the residential property market.
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King JaneJane KingAddressGreater LondonAdditional information
Jane has worked in financial services since 1997 and has been advising clients on mortgages, equity release and insurance since 2005. She is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute and Society of Mortgage Professionals and was one of the first advisers to pass the Advanced Mortgage Advice paper in 2016.
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Phillips JemmaJemma Phillips Group Finance Director jephillips@lrg.co.ukAddressWokinghamAdditional information
Jemma joined LRG in 2019. An ACA-qualified accountant with over 15 years of experience, Jemma has a strong background in both statutory reporting and commercial finance. Beyond her core responsibilities, Jemma has played a key role in procurement, finance transformations and acquisition integration. Jemma's diverse experience spans multiple industries, including property and real estate, manufacturing and FMCG, with a foundation in auditing.
In 2024, Jemma earned her ARLA Level 3 Qualification in Residential Letting and Property Management, becoming a Member of the Association of Residential Letting Agents. Jemma has also been instrumental in establishing LRG’s EmpowerHer programme which is now in its second year and aims to support women across the Group to develop into industry leaders through mentorship, seminars, and allyship.
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Poulloura LauraLaura Poulloura Senior AssociateAddressLondonAdditional information
Laura Poulloura is a Senior Associate at Lee Bolton Monier-Williams, specialising in Leasehold Enfranchisement and complex residential transactions. With over a decade of experience, she advises high-net-worth clients, handling lease extensions, freehold acquisitions, and intricate property matters, delivering tailored, strategic, and client-focused legal solutions.
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Rowlands JacquelineJacqueline RowlandsAddressLondonAdditional information
Jackie is a Legal Director in the Winckworth Sherwood Leasehold Enfranchisement Residential Team, providing specialist advice to private clients and property investors on the acquisition, disposal and financing of residential properties. Jackie also advises flat owners, landlords, a variety of Registered Providers of Social Housing, charitable organisations and ecclesiastical landlords and has particular expertise in lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, right to manage and the right of first refusal.
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Terry FionaFiona Terry Senior Employee Benefits ConsultantAddressThomas CarrollCaerphilly, South WalesAdditional information
Fiona has over 20 years’ experience of advising businesses on employee benefits strategies, employee engagement and financial education.
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Vigus EmmaEmma Vigus Client Director Emma.Vigus@thomas-carroll.co.ukAddressThomas CarrollLondonAdditional information
Emma Vigus brings deep expertise across the residential property sector, combined with senior leadership roles in insurance, data and technology businesses. A trusted voice on organisational risk management, insurance, business development and business networking, Emma is known for inspiring action, pragmatic advice and guiding meaningful discussion. She is an experienced professional speaker and conference chair. As the founder of Women in Residential Property, Emma has been championing connection and collaboration across the residential property industry for many years.
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Young NinaNina Young Founder & CEO - Surveyors UK nina@surveyors-uk.comAddressYorkAdditional information
Nina Young is the founder and CEO of Surveyors UK, an independent community for the UK surveying profession. A chartered accountant with over ten years in digital marketing across surveying and property, Nina is a leading voice on AI adoption in surveying.