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| British Property Federation | ||
| Address | |
St Albans House 5th Floor 57-59 Haymarket GB-London SW1Y 4QX |
| Tel | |
+44 (0) 20-7828 0111 |
| Fax | |
+44 (0) 20-7834 3442 |
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info@bpf.org.uk | |
| Website | |
www.bpf.org.uk |
| President | |
Francis Salway (Land Securities Group) |
| Vice President | |
Rupert Clarke (Hermes Fund Managers |
| Chief Executive | |
Liz Peace |
| Directors | |
• Ian Fletcher (Commercial & Residential) • Peter Cosmetatos (Finance & Investment) • Andrew Panting (Communications) • Michael Chambers (Regeneration and Development) • David Melhuish (Scottish Property Federation) • Ananda Keane (Reita) |
| Secretariat | |
13 staff |
| Membership Category | |
Full Member |
| BRIEF HISTORY AND ROLE | ||
| Formed in its present form in 1974, but with origins stretching back to the nineteenth century, the British Property Federation is the UK trade association of the property industry, representing owners and investors in commercial and residential property. The property assets held by BPF members are over £100 billion. The Federation’s role is to sustain and promote the interests of all those who own and invest in property in the UK. |
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| PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES | ||
| Lobbying. The BPF is the principal body consulted directly by government about proposed legislation affecting the property industry. Formal written submissions are backed up by frequent meetings with Ministers, advisers and senior officials. Members’ services. Updates and Alerts are sent regularly to members, explaining any important developments which require consideration or action. The BPF holds meetings, seminars, lunches and an Annual Conference for the exchange of ideas and information. The BPF hosts an annual luncheon which is regarded by many as the premier event in the property calendar. A prominent guest speaker addresses over 1100 members and guests. Close links are maintained with the media, enabling the BPF to represent the interest of members on television, on the radio and in the national and trade press. The BPF maintains contact with organisations representing other sectors of the property industry and its customers with a view to promoting mutual understanding and co-operation wherever possible. |
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| ORGANISATION | ||
| The Federation is governed by a Board of Directors, which is assisted by a General Council and a Policy Committee. The services for members are provided by standing committees and working parties made up of members, and are serviced by the Permanent Secretariat. Other committees cover: Accounting, Construction, Planning and Environment, Residential Property and Investment, Taxation and VAT. The Federation frequently establishes ad-hoc working parties to look at subjects of particular interest. |
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| PRINCIPAL AREAS OF POLICY | ||
| • Commercial • Construction • Finance • Accounting and Taxation • Planning and Environment • Residential • EU Affairs |
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| MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES | ||
| • Property development companies • Property investment companies • Residential landlords • Banks • Insurance funds • Pension funds • Multiple retailers • Major corporates with important property interests • Housing associations • Charities • Professional firms: - Accountants - Architects - Engineers - Surveyors - Solicitors |
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| PUBLICATIONS | ||
| The BPF publishes a number of research reports, books and forms, as well as producing regular Updates for its members. | ||
| MEMBERS | ||
| To have access to the list of BPF members, together with links to their websites (for those that have one), please click the link Members. The list is not exhaustive as only those members who are willing to be identified have their names included. | ||