Buying the Same Products, Yet Saving ££££’s: An Offer Not to Be Missed!

easternlandlords
Dec 18, 2025
3 min read

Updated: Apr 1

You may already be a member of a buying group. These organisations can be invaluable for anyone in property management. They provide excellent discounts that help keep your budgets on track.

Director Oliver Wilkinson Says:

Zebra Invest and I have proudly been members of The Private Landlords Buying Group (PLBG) since October 2019. The group is owned and operated by Pete Smith, who has extensive experience in procurement and a deep understanding of the property development industry. Pete even shared his expertise during a presentation on PLBG at the October Norwich Property Meet.

Through volume procurement, Pete secures contract rates and flexibility for PLBG members. He partners with a wide network of trusted suppliers. These suppliers provide everything you need for construction, maintenance, and property development projects, including materials and white goods at significantly discounted prices.

Wren Contracts
Kitchen Kit
Johnstones Paints
Brewers Decorating
City Plumbing Supplies
Huws Gray
Jewson
Travis Perkins
FAKRO
Edmundson Electrical
Keystone Porcelain Tiles
...and many more!

This list is just the beginning. PLBG can also supply a no-obligation quotation service to ensure you get the right rates for your job. The service that PLBG provides is excellent. Pete always goes the extra mile to get the best quotes for your business. I’d say he’s quite the rottweiler and doesn’t give up!

Project Testament from Zebra Invest

In summer 2024, we completed a full back-to-brick renovation of a 12-bedroom hotel in Thetford, Norfolk. Pete from The Private Landlords Buying Group (PLBG) was instrumental in the successful delivery of this project.

The key advantage of PLBG was its ability to secure substantial savings on materials—from builders’ sand and equipment hire to premium taps—consistently beating standard supplier pricing. Pete and his team provided prompt, reliable support, coupled with invaluable advice drawn from decades of experience, which added exceptional value throughout the project.

By managing direct communication with merchants, Pete significantly reduced project management stress. He ensured timely and accurate deliveries every time.

Pete is a true professional in the building trade, and I wholeheartedly recommend The Buying Group to anyone maintaining or developing properties of any scale.

View the finished project:

Thetford Hotel Accommodation Stay | Thetford Hive

Recent Savings Achieved via PLBG

We currently have several projects underway at Zebra Invest. Below are examples of the discounts we’ve personally received through The Buying Group:

Dimplex Quantum (27 electric storage heaters)
Online: £712 | PLBG: £459.25 (inc. VAT)
Fakro Roof Windows
Online: £513 | PLBG: £434.30 (inc. VAT)
Johnsons Covaplus Paint (5 litres)
Online: £38.06 | PLBG: £20.54 (inc. VAT)
Fireboard Sheet (8’x4’)
Online: £19 | PLBG: £11.70 (inc. VAT)
PIV Vent-Axia Lo-Carbon PoziDry Pro FD with Heater (476312)
Online: £489.64 | PLBG: £363.13 (inc. VAT)

Annual Membership

The annual membership fee for PLBG is minimal compared to the savings you can make. Often, the fee can be covered on your first order.

For the first year, the membership fee is normally £160, but the board of ELA has negotiated a 50% reduction. This means you will only pay £80. For every member that joins, Pete will also contribute to ELA’s costs.

Subsequent years are £80, with a contribution being given back to ELA.

Quote from Mr. Wilkinson: 'Based on personal experience, I would recommend The Private Landlords Buying Group without hesitation; you won’t regret it!'

If you are interested in becoming a member of PLBG, use the link https://pay.gocardless.com/BRT0003Y1HF6W15.

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