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Getting Started in Commercial Property with Award-Winning Developer Karl Pearce

Karl Pearce, Owner and Director of Drayton Mere Properties, PCN's November speaker

Thinking about exploring commercial property but not sure where to start? Perhaps you’re already investing in residential property and wondering whether commercial could offer new opportunities.

DateTuesday 17 November 2026
From 5.30pm
Venue
The Ancient Oak
Merry Trees Lane
Cottam, Preston
Lancashire, PR4 0NZ
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At our November PCN event, we’re delighted to welcome Karl Pearce, Owner and Director of Drayton Mere Properties, who’ll be sharing his experience and practical insights into the world of commercial property investment.

Our November speaker

Karl Pearce

Owner and Director, Drayton Mere Properties
Ethical Investor of the Year 2026

A former Royal Navy serviceman based in Cornwall, Karl was named Ethical Investor of the Year 2026 following his transformation of a neglected site in Torpoint into a thriving six-unit commercial development.

What will you learn?

Karl will take us through the opportunities, challenges and practical considerations of getting started in commercial property, including:

  1. Why commercial property?Understanding the opportunities and what residential investors often overlook.
  2. Spotting hidden potentialHow to recognise opportunities in overlooked and neglected sites, using Karl’s award-winning Torpoint project as a real-life example.
  3. Making the numbers workKarl’s top tips for assessing a site and evaluating its investment potential.
  4. Avoiding costly mistakesCommon pitfalls and what to watch out for.
  5. Getting startedPractical advice for investors considering commercial property as their next strategy.

There’ll also be an opportunity to put your questions directly to Karl.

New venue, same great PCN community!

This event also marks our first meeting at our new home, The Ancient Oak in Cottam.

Whether you’re an experienced investor, just starting out or simply curious about commercial property, this promises to be an informative evening packed with practical insights and valuable connections.

Come along, expand your knowledge and connect with fellow property professionals.

Book your place

Spaces are available through our Eventbrite booking page. First-time visitors can book a £5 PCN Curious ticket.

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