Membership is aimed at established businesses and professionals who work within the luxury property sector or provide premium products and services to high-net-worth individuals. This includes property professionals, developers, architects, interior designers, wealth managers, legal professionals, luxury lifestyle providers and other complementary businesses.

We believe in quality over quantity. Rather than simply exchanging business cards, we focus on building genuine relationships, trust and a strong sense of community. Our members are carefully selected, and we encourage everyone to actively support one another. We are local, connected and invested in the success of the businesses around us. That is what makes us special.

We believe some of the strongest business relationships are built within our own community. By connecting exceptional local businesses, we create opportunities to share knowledge, make introductions, recommend trusted services and help one another succeed. Our strength comes from the relationships we build locally and the collective support we give each other.

No. The BEST Collective is a curated membership community. Applications are reviewed to ensure that prospective members align with our values, standards and vision. We want to create a balanced group of complementary businesses where everyone brings something valuable to the table.

Interested businesses can complete the membership application form on our website. Applicants will be asked to provide information about their business, services and professional background, together with two client references.

We believe trust and reputation are fundamental to the success of our community. Two client references help us understand the applicant's professional reputation, integrity and quality of service.

Applications are reviewed by The BEST Collective's membership team. We consider the applicant's business, professional reputation, suitability and the value they could bring to the wider group. Membership is offered to those who best align with our ethos and standards.

The BEST Collective membership team reserves the right to manage and review memberships to ensure that all members align with the values, ethos and objectives of the Collective.

There is no upfront membership fee to join. The BEST Collective members are simply invited to contribute towards individual events and experiences where applicable, ensuring costs are shared fairly and transparently among those participating.

Members are expected to be active, approachable and supportive. We encourage members to help create and attend events, build relationships, share opportunities, make introductions and recommend fellow members whenever appropriate. The Collective works best when everyone contributes.

It gives each member a distinct role within the collective and creates a balanced group of complementary expertise. With nobody sitting across from a competitor, members can discuss ideas, explore opportunities and build relationships openly.

Each profession has a single seat. If yours is filled, you are still welcome to get in touch with Susan at info@susanvanmeter.com. Susan can place you on a waiting list and will be in touch once a vacancy becomes available.

Yes, if you can serve clients in the area and can take an active part in the monthly meetings and quarterly events.

Members meet monthly, in the morning, at a local venue in Greenwich or Blackheath. The BEST Collective will host four exclusive events per year, designed to strengthen relationships, encourage collaboration and create meaningful networking opportunities between members and their clients.

Events are held at carefully selected, prestigious venues, including luxury hotels, private members' clubs, high-end properties and exclusive locations, providing an exceptional setting for networking and relationship-building among members.

An Events Committee, comprising rotating members, will coordinate the annual calendar and ensure that each event reflects the Collective's values of excellence, exclusivity and collaboration. Members will be encouraged to invite selected clients and prospective members, creating opportunities to strengthen existing relationships and introduce new connections to the Collective. The aim is to ensure that every member has the opportunity to contribute, benefit from and take pride in the experiences created by The BEST Collective.

Yes. Susan is happy to review suggestions of good local businesses. Email Susan with their name, contact information and company details.

The twenty-three seats cover the professions in the luxury market. If your work complements the group, choose "Other" on the questionnaire and let Susan know about it.