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  1. About

    About the BPF

    The British Property Federation (BPF) represents the UK real estate sector, an industry which contributes more than £137.5bn to the economy and supports 2.7 million jobs – that’s one in every 13 jobs in the UK.
  2. Our Work

    Our Work

    We deliver our mission by working collaboratively with national and local government and other partners; by promoting knowledge, innovation and best practice within the industry.
  3. Membership

    Be a part of something bigger

    Our membership reflects the diverse nature of our industry and includes owners, developers, funders, agents and advisers. Organisations join the BPF because they want their voices to be heard and recognise our influence benefits the whole sector.
  4. BPF Futures

  5. Events

  6. RE:UK

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Our Team

Meet the people who work for the British Property Federation Group.

Chief Executive

  • Melanie Leech CBE

    BPF Chief Executive

    Melanie Leech CBE

    BPF Chief Executive

    Melanie joined the British Property Federation as Chief Executive in January 2015 having previously spent nine years as Director General of the Food and Drink Federation.

    Melanie began her working life as a Police Constable in the Metropolitan Police Service and subsequently held a number of senior roles in the civil service.

    Her role is to champion a diverse, successful and sustainable UK real estate sector recognised for the positive economic and social benefits it delivers to communities across the country.

    Melanie is a Trustee of the property industry charity LandAid and Chair of the Council of the University of Essex. She was awarded a CBE in 2015 for services to the food and drink industry.

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