Our Values

Empowering SME Developers. Elevating UK Development. Building Homes the Country Actually Needs

The Property Developers Network is a non-profit which exists to champion the vital role that small and medium-sized developers, consultants and investors play in shaping the future of UK housing. We believe the sector thrives when local expertise, entrepreneurial builders, and progressive planning work hand-in-hand.

Our values represent what we stand for, what drives us, and how we work every day to support our members and strengthen the wider development ecosystem.

Supporting SME Developers to Build More, Build Better

SME developers are essential to solving the UK’s housing crisis — yet they face the largest barriers to growth. We champion a more level playing field by:

Advocating for planning reform that recognises the agility and value of SMEs.
Surfacing opportunities, insights and off-market land data to empower smaller developers to compete and succeed.
Encouraging policy frameworks that diversify who delivers housing, not just how much is delivered.

Evidence-Led Insights & Education

Good decisions come from good information.
We are committed to:

Promoting research, market data and evidence-based policy discussion.
Providing high-quality education through webinars, masterclasses, events and expert-led training.
Equipping developers with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate an increasingly complex market.

Collaboration With Government, Local Authorities & Industry

We believe progress in the housing sector is achieved through meaningful collaboration.
We work constructively with councils, planning officers, consultants and policymakers to:

Improve planning efficiency and transparency.
Promote fair, consistent decision-making.
Support a system capable of delivering sustainable homes and local economic growth.

Advocating for Fairness, Transparency & Better Industry Perception

SME developers are often misunderstood or under-represented in the national debate.
We work to:

Dispel myths about development, planning and the role of smaller housebuilders.
Highlight the positive social, environmental and economic impact our members deliver.
Promote a more informed, balanced understanding of development in public discourse.

Increasing Housing Supply With Diverse Delivery

The housing crisis cannot be solved by one type of developer alone.
We support a diverse market by:

Encouraging SME-led schemes, infill developments and brownfield regeneration.
Highlighting the speed, innovation and flexibility SMEs bring to housing delivery.
Promoting the role that smaller developers play in unlocking stalled sites, hidden land opportunities and sustainable community growth.