Hi,

I am Raquel

Developers and Investors Are Learning About How To:

Find deals, analyse numbers, raise finance, and complete refurbishments, but very few are taught how to design developments that outperform the market.

Yet design is one of the biggest drivers of:

GDV
Yield
Valuation confidence
Tenant and buyer demand/retention
Sales velocity
Long-term asset performance

‘With more than two decades in the design and construction industry, I champion design that creates homes and spaces that people love and maximise ROI with energy, clarity and commercial mindset.’

Book me to Speak

HERE

Most developments underperform because:

Layouts are inefficient
Designs don’t match buyer/tenant expectations
Spaces are under-optimised
Decisions are made without strategy
Refurbs reduce ROI instead of increasing it
No clear concept or target-market alignment

In my talks, I empower developers and investors in taking the right design-led decisions that maximise developments profit, valuations and speed of sales or rents, and most impact people’s lives positively.

Why This Matters,

‘In my talks, I empower developers and investors in taking the right design-led decisions that maximise developments profit, valuations and speed of sales or rents, and most importantly, impact people’s lives positively.’

‘‘Raquel is clear, engaging and commercially focused, with stories and questions that kept the audience genuinely involved throughout.’’

LISA OLIVER, THE SURREY PROPERTY EXCHANGE

In my talks, I focus on one thing:
Simplifying complex architectural and design decisions into clear, practical, commercially actionable strategies that the audience can implement immediately.

This supports developers and investors:

reduce risk
improve build efficiency
make confident, early design decisions
and maximise the financial performance of their assets

Property Investors Network

Property & Poppadoms
Property Surrey Exchange
Developers Community
Women in Property groups
Multiple design-for-ROI expert panels, workshops & Q&A sessions

With that position comes responsibility.

I’m invited to speak across some of the UK’s most respected property and development platforms, sharing commercially grounded insight with developers, investors, and industry leaders who care about performance. including:

Book me to Speak

HERE

What is it like to attend one of my talks?

‘‘Raquel brings rare clarity to how design, decision-making, and ROI actually intersect in real developments.’’

ANGUS GRIFFIN, SURREY PROPERTY & POPPADOMS

“Highly professional and engaging, Raquel was a pleasure to work with, delivering a thoughtful panel contribution grounded in real project experience and a considered perspective on women in property and construction.”

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KIM OPSZALA, PROPERTY & POPPADOMS

“This keynote wasn’t design theory; it was real insight into how design impacts and drives value, margin, and confidence for developers.”

SALIM MIAH, THE ISLAND PROPERTY NETWORK

Designing for Profit: The Link Between Market-Aligned Design and ROI

I will show you how market-aligned design decisions can significantly boost property valuations, sales prices, rental income, and ROI. Speaking from years of experience in the industry, I will share actionable insights on tailoring designs to meet the needs of developers and investors target market for maximum profitability.

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The Strategic Role of Design: Creating Developments for Lasting ROI

I explain how design serves as a business-critical tool, driving both immediate and long-term success in property development. Based on my experience, I will show you why aligning design decisions with your development strategy ensures functionality, market appeal, and adaptability to evolving trends, ultimately maximising ROI and securing sustained profitability.

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Book me to Speak

HERE

Upcoming Events

PROPERTY INVESTORS NETWORK

Pin Oxfordshire - 17th of March

Pin Brighton - 16th of April

Pin Milton Keynes - 20th of May

Pin Blackfriars - 26th of May

Pin Reading - 2nd of June

Pin Canary Wharf - 4th of June

Pin Gloucestershire - 15th of June

Pin Croydon - 15th of July

Pin Norwich - 21st of July

Pin Clapham - 6th of October

THE READING PROPERTY MEET

26th of February

THE MIDLANDS INVESTOR NETWORK GROUP (MING)

8th of June

PROPERTY & POPPADOMS

Coventry - 10th of March

Hi,

I am Raquel

Developers and Investors Are Learning About How To:

Find deals, analyse numbers, raise finance, and complete refurbishments, but very few are taught how to design developments that outperform the market.

Yet design is one of the biggest drivers of:

GDV

Yield

Valuation confidence

Tenant and buyer demand/retention

Sales velocity

Long-term asset performance

‘With more than two decades in the design and construction industry, I champion design that creates homes and spaces that people love and maximise ROI with energy, clarity and commercial mindset.’

Book me to Speak

Most developments underperform because:

Layouts are inefficient

Designs don’t match buyer/tenant expectations

Spaces are under-optimised

Decisions are made without strategy

Refurbs reduce ROI instead of increasing it

No clear concept or target-market alignment

In my talks, I empower developers and investors in taking the right design-led decisions that maximise developments profit, valuations and speed of sales or rents, and most impact people’s lives positively.

Why This Matters,

‘In my talks, I empower developers and investors in taking the right design-led decisions that maximise developments profit, valuations and speed of sales or rents, and most importantly, impact people’s lives positively.’

‘‘Raquel is clear, engaging and commercially focused, with stories and questions that kept the audience genuinely involved throughout.’’

In my talks, I focus on one thing:Simplifying complex architectural and design decisions into clear, practical, commercially actionable strategies that the audience can implement immediately.

This supports developers and investors:

reduce risk

improve build efficiency

make confident, early design decisions

and maximise the financial performance of their assets

Property Investors Network

Property & Poppadoms

Property Surrey Exchange

Developers Community

Women in Property groups

Multiple design-for-ROI expert panels, workshops & Q&A sessions

With that position comes responsibility.

I’m invited to speak across some of the UK’s most respected property and development platforms, sharing commercially grounded insight with developers, investors, and industry leaders who care about performance. including:

Book me to Speak

What is it like to attend one of my talks?

‘‘Raquel brings rare clarity to how design, decision-making, and ROI actually intersect in real developments.’’

“Highly professional and engaging, Raquel was a pleasure to work with, delivering a thoughtful panel contribution grounded in real project experience and a considered perspective on women in property and construction.”

“This keynote wasn’t design theory; it was real insight into how design impacts and drives value, margin, and confidence for developers.”

Designing for Profit: The Link Between Market-Aligned Design and ROI

2

The Strategic Role of Design: Creating Developments for Lasting ROI

Signature Topics

1

Book me to Speak

Upcoming Events

In my talks, I focus on one thing:
Simplifying complex architectural and design decisions into clear, practical, commercially actionable strategies that the audience can implement immediately.