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A Place in the Sun Acquires Property Investor Show

A Place in the Sun Live, the well-known overseas property event linked to Channel 4, has acquired Property Investor Media Ltd, the operator of the Property Investor Show. The two events will now be combined at future exhibitions, including at ExCel London and NEC Birmingham in 2027.

APITS Ltd, which runs A Place in the Sun Live events and a property website, has purchased Property Investor Media Ltd. The Property Investor Show, which began in the 1980s as the Homebuyer Show and rebranded in 2002, has been a fixture at London’s ExCel venue.

The combined events are scheduled to take place at ExCel London from 16th to 18th April 2027 and at NEC Birmingham from 24th to 26th September 2027. The Property Investor Show will retain its own branding, floorplan, and seminar theatre within the larger A Place in the Sun Live event, aiming to create a broader platform for both British and overseas property buyers and investors.

According to the report, both events have been running for over 20 years and have shared some exhibitors in the past. The merger is expected to offer exhibitors the potential for larger visitor numbers and a wider audience reach, including opportunities beyond London and the Southeast. Visitors will also have access to a broader mix of content from exhibitors.

Nick Clark, Managing Director and founder of Property Investor Media, commented on the decision to combine the events and his own retirement from the business after more than 40 years as a business owner. The article also notes that industry figure Russell Quirk became a shareholder in the Property Investor Show in February 2024.

This development is relevant for UK letting agents and inventory clerks, as the combined event is set to become a significant fixture in the UK property calendar, offering expanded networking and business opportunities for professionals in the sector.