Dennis Turner, former UK chief economist at HSBC, was the guest speaker at the Investment Property Forum Midlands Region annual lunch, held at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham.

The event attracted a 400-strong audience from the cream of the region’s property investors, professionals, bankers and developers.

Mr Turner was welcomed by Tim Hurdiss, regional chairman IPF, and Amanda Howard, national chairman IPF.

Pictures by John Hipkiss.

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