About the SPF

Our work is guided by the work of our committees as well as through our extensive member and stakeholder engagement. Because of our diverse membership, we're uniquely able to draw on the expertise and insight from across the industry to speak with one clear voice.

Counted in the SPF membership are investors, banks, developers, agents, lawyers and advisors, who specialise in sectors including residential, offices, retail, logistics, healthcare, life sciences, data centres and more.

We work with a range of stakeholders to help create the right policy and regulatory environment for the sector to grow and help Scotland meet its challenges, such as economic growth, housing availability, the race to net zero, and rejuvenating our town centres and high streets.

With nearly 20 years of experience, the SPF has built a reputation for being a critical friend to both local and national governments, as well as to other key business stakeholders.

In addition to our advocacy work, the SPF plays a vital role in helping to share best practice, policy changes and other important information within the real estate industry.

We do this though our regular member communications including our newsletters and drop-in sessions. SPF members have access to over 120 events every year - including conferences, seminars, receptions and roundtables. As part of the BPF Group, we also run a busy programme at key industry events such as MIPIM, UKREiiF and Housing.

We pride ourselves on our ability to bring people together from across the industry, to help members build new connections and share ideas. Whether it be one of our specific interest groups, such as our Heat Network Network, or a informal reception for the launch of a report, we offer lots of opportunities to meet new people and collaborate.

We also have a junior professionals network, BPF Futures, that is open to anyone with 10 or fewer years' experience in the property industry.

We believe that as the voice of the real estate industry, we have a role to play in fostering an environment that promotes a culture of equality and inclusion and that attracts the broadest range of talent from all parts of society.

We will use our voice to influence change, to share best practice, and to support our members and others who are working to achieve greater diversity and inclusion within the industry.

We expect our member companies to commit themselves to this agenda and to supporting the collective effort to create a more diverse and inclusive industry.

In working for change, the SPF will ensure that all of its events and activities are diverse and inclusive and will hold itself to the highest standards of behaviour and respect for others. SPF staff will not support external events which do not uphold similar principles.

By attending SPF committees and events, or representing the SPF externally, individuals from our member companies are also expected to uphold the SPF’s principles and to ensure that they do not undermine the SPF or the industry’s work to promote a positive vision for a more diverse and inclusive property industry.