Blogs

Train hard, play hard! These seemed to be the general rules of engagement for the 51 cyclists who set off from London to Paris, as they took on the latest Women in Property Sweatworking challenge, representing all sectors of the property and construction industry.

We are more than proud to announce that WiP Board Director and former National Chair, Chithra Marsh, was last night inducted into the Property Week Inspiring Women in Property Awards Hall of Fame, which honours exceptional trailblazers and leaders who have transformed the UK property sector. Chithra was presented with the accolade at the awards ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.

We recently brought our 2026 regional winners together in London for our Student Awards National Finalists Day – a chance to make new connections, hear from people across the built environment and spend a day thinking about where their own careers might take them.

Anyone can be a mentor; we all have valuable experience which can be of use to another Women in Property member. Our mentoring programme relies on volunteer mentors, so we ask our members to please consider putting yourself forward.

Stacy Eden leads the real estate team at RSM. Stacy recently took part in a panel session hosted by Women in Property in partnership with RSM, at UKREiiF.

On 1st March we welcomed our new Branch Chairs, who will lead their committees over the next twelve months. Thank you all!

We are delighted to announce our new National Chair. Samantha McCabe, of WSP, takes the role from 1st March, until 28th February 2027. Sam, who is Passive House Lead UK and Sustainable Buildings Lead Scotland for WSP, is a former WiP Central Scotland branch Chair.

Women in Property has announced the winner of the 2025 National Student Awards, now in their 19th year. Ellen Campbell, studying BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology at Leeds Beckett University, claimed the top prize, competing against 15 other students from across the UK in the national final.

WiP National Chair, Emma Richman, is Executive Director of Operations at Peaks & Plains Housing Trust. She also holds a board position with another housing association in the North West, is Vice Chair of the Building Safety panel, and sits on the Quality of Existing Homes panel at the National Housing Federation (NHF). Her nearly 30 years’ experience in the sector makes her eminently qualified to comment on the Chancellor’s recent social housing and affordable homes funding announcement.

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax on the estate of someone who has passed away. It can be a complex topic. However, with careful planning and strategic management, you can mitigate your potential IHT liability and ensure that your estate and legacy are protected from a large tax bill upon your death.

Retirement is a significant milestone in life, and it's essential to approach it with careful planning and consideration. Whether you're nearing retirement, at the point of retirement, or already enjoying this stage of life, understanding the steps you need to take and the considerations to keep in mind can make all the difference. This blog post will guide you through each of these stages.

In today's world, women are increasingly taking charge of their financial destinies and harnessing their financial power. With a well-structured personal financial plan, you can transform your financial dreams into reality. Independent Women is running a series of webinars with Women in Property, to help you feel empowered when it comes to your finances, taking a look at money through a female lens and understanding the unique challenges faced by women managing their finances.

As the new tax year began on 6th April, it is important to be aware of the common personal finance allowances that refresh. Understanding your financial goals and time horizons is crucial. You will rely on a number of allowances at each stage of your financial journey, from saving into ISAs and pensions during your working years to build wealth, to leveraging inheritance tax allowances and gifting strategies in later life for succession planning. During this blog, we look at each of life’s key stages in turn.

Emma Richman takes the role from 1st March 2025 Women in Property (WiP) has announced its new National Chair for 2025-26. Emma Richman, Director of Operations at Peaks & Plains Housing Trust, takes on the role from 1st March, for one year.

In today's world, women are increasingly taking charge of their financial destinies and harnessing their financial power. With a well-structured personal financial plan, you can transform your financial dreams into reality. Independent Women is running a series of webinars with Women in Property, to help you feel empowered when it comes to your finances, taking a look at money through a female lens and understanding the unique challenges faced by women managing their finances. By defining your goals and setting clear objectives a financial plan will give you confidence that you are on track and, if the unexpected were to happen, you are prepared.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of two new Directors and two Non-Executive Directors to the Board of Women in Property Ltd. We advertised the Board opportunities in the newsletter, on the website and Linked In and were delighted with the high quality responses received. We had two afternoons of interviews resulting in four fantastic appointments who each bring the skills and additional professional acumen the organisation needs as we continue to grow.