The PBK Podcast

James Gerrard acquired 52 properties in 16 months. One of the youngest ever Property Week Award winners. And he’s just getting started. With a $200m GDV and a LSE Economic History background, James has built a reputation for seeing the trends before everyone else, and acting on them while others are still catching up. Follow Property By Kazy: Instagram:   / propertybykazy  Facebook:   / propertyby...

Axel Gossart arrived in the UK with little English, no money and no fixed home. Today, at just 28, he’s raised around £2M from investors, delivered multiple homes and built a pipeline of around 35 units. In this episode, Axel and Sharai open up about building a property business together, the sacrifices behind the journey, raising investor money and their ambition to deliver 1,000 quality homes. V...

Ben Richards has spent over 20 years working across architecture, engineering and property development, from major residential developments with the Berkeley Group to projects ranging from £50,000 refurbishments to £1 billion mixed-use schemes. As the Founder of AURA Architecture & Interiors and Development Director at XP Property, Ben has built a career around combining great design with comm...

He bought 15 properties in just 9 months, built a £1.3 million portfolio, and raised over £1.3 million in private investor finance. But despite all of that success, Tej Singh made an unexpected decision… he shifted his focus from property to buying businesses. In this episode, we explore why. Tej shares the lessons he learned scaling in property, what most investors get wrong, how he evaluates opp...

With over 850 property purchases under his belt and a portfolio built on long-term investing, Adam Lawrence shares the principles that have helped him navigate every stage of the UK property market. In this episode, we dive into: Why Adam still believes vanilla buy-to-lets are one of the best investment strategies despite many claiming they’re “dead.” His honest thoughts on the current UK property...

In this episode, I sit down with PBK Community member Rocksea Ogefere, a banker turned property developer, to discuss his journey into property investing, the lessons he’s learned from costly mistakes, and why he continues to invest despite rising interest rates, stamp duty increases, and higher build costs. With over 8 years in financial services and an active property portfolio, Rocksea shares t...

In this episode, we sit down with James, a property developer who has spent over two decades building a successful career across construction, property development, and high-end residential projects. Starting out as an M&E subcontractor in his early teens, James worked his way through site management, project management, and client-facing roles, learning every aspect of the construction indust...

In this episode, we sit down with a former banker, Chartered Accountant, and multi six-figure investor to unpack the real strategy behind building wealth in your 20s and beyond. From buying her first property at 24 after saving over £60,000, to building a multi six-figure stock portfolio, this conversation breaks down the mindset, sacrifices, and financial discipline required to create long-term f...

Grant went from renting out rooms in house shares at 17 years old to selling some of the most expensive homes in the UK. Over the last 20 years, he’s built one of the strongest personal brands in property, earning titles such as “The UK’s Number 1 Agent”, “London’s Coolest Agent” and a “Superstar Agent” by the Financial Times. In this conversation, we break down what’s really happening in the Lond...

We sat down with Jason Perry to talk about one of the most misunderstood boroughs in London. From the perception that Croydon is unsafe, to the reality of what is actually happening behind the scenes, this conversation goes deeper than headlines. We discuss housing, development, and what it really takes to build in a borough that people often get wrong. Find Jason Perry Here: Instagram:   / jasonf...

Patricia Ogunfeibo is a former solicitor-turned property investor, developer and educator. As the founder of Property Money Tree, she helps landlords and investors unlock hidden value in their portfolios through smart legal strategy, development insight and over 30 years in property. In this episode she gives a breakdown of the new Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (which received Royal Assent on 27 Octobe...

Kristoffer Dalziel moved from Scotland to Newcastle in 2021 with no network, starting a career in accountancy. He began with £50k turnkey buy-to-lets. Today? 100 +properties. £13M portfolio valuation. Founder of Dalziel Ventures Ltd, Kristoffer has become one of the North East’s most active sourcers and brokers — working with domestic and international investors, business owners, professional athl...

In this episode, we sit down with Raphael Constantinou, co-founder of Nower Capital, to break down the exact systems, strategies, and mindset behind scaling a multi-million-pound property development business in under two years. From sourcing deals across London to doubling property value in under 12 months, Raphael shares how he approaches development differently and why most people are getting i...

Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley is a finance and property marketing strategist, and the founder of Manuka Media, a digital marketing agency helping financial and property professionals build authority and generate business through social media.   After starting her career in financial services in 2015 across broking, lending, and development finance, Rosalia launched Manuka Media in 2020 and scaled it int...

Max Scott built a £120M property portfolio and picked up Property Investor of the Year along the way. But what’s more interesting isn’t just how he scaled… it’s why he pivoted. In this episode, we break down the real strategy behind building at scale, the lessons learned across multiple property models, and why Max has now niched down into Specialist Supported Housing and International Investment....

Kamal Farid arrived in the UK at 21 on a graduate entrepreneur visa and built his first company from scratch. Today? 24+ companies. 60+ employees. £12M per annum. He’s the driving force behind Imperium Enterprises, spanning engineering, construction, property, trading, fintech and AI, with multiple development SPVs operating across the UK. In this episode, we break down: Scaling from a single star...

Sean Land went from serving burgers to building a £10M property portfolio, becoming a millionaire by 26. But this episode isn’t just about money. It’s about: Buying your first property at 21 through disciplined saving Living off one income and investing the other Turning financial education into a social mission Using property as a vehicle to break cycles of poverty Founder of Sean Land Limited, S...

Shy Prince started his property business at 23 with zero prior experience. Today, he’s completed over 700 property deals and built an 8-person team operating from Birmingham city centre In this episode, we break down what it really takes to scale in the UK property market — beyond the Instagram highlights. We discuss: Why deal sourcers get a bad reputation The biggest mistakes people make when app...

Discover how leveraging other people's money has been the primary driver for growth in real estate investing. This video provides practical money tips for understanding investors, emphasising that many are regular individuals. Learn about effective strategies in business and entrepreneurship by simplifying complex deal structures for angel funding to avoid confusion. Follow Kristina Castellin...

In this episode of the PBK Podcast, I sit down with Anthony Wright, a multi-award-winning specialist mortgage broker who works on complex, multi-million-pound deals that most brokers won’t touch. We break down what affordability really looks like in today’s market, why 20% is often just the starting point, and how buy-to-let affordability is actually calculated. Follow Anthony Here: Email: info@al...

In this episode, Aidan Doyle shares his journey from growing up around property in Liverpool to becoming one of the most recognised names in Dubai real estate in just three years. We talk about: Why he left the UK at 19 to move to Dubai and think bigger What people misunderstand about success in Dubai real estate What it really takes to succeed in one of the fastest-moving property markets in the...

In this episode, Benjie shares the unfiltered reality of taking on a full house renovation with no prior building experience. From deciding what to do himself and what to leave to professionals, to understanding that building is really just problem-solving, this conversation goes far beyond bricks and mortar. We talk about: How much money you actually save by doing work yourself How he's mana...

In this episode of the PBK Podcast, I sit down with a couple who went from £0 to £7M in just five years, building multiple property businesses side by side. From raising private finance and completing dozens of projects, to putting systems in place that allowed them to step back and redesign their life, this conversation goes far beyond property. We talk honestly about what it’s like building with...

In this episode, Sean Zvandasara, Founder of Renowned Homes, breaks down the real realities of operating in the new-build and development space — the fines, the scrutiny, the systems, and the moments that make it all worth it. From being slapped with a £10,000 fine, to learning why structure beats hustle, to closing what he calls a “killer new-build deal”, Sean shares the lessons most agents and d...

After 20 years in the property industry, George Selmes has seen every version of the market — booms, crashes, uncertainty, and opportunity. In this episode, George shares an honest, grounded perspective on what the market feels like right now, why every year brings a new challenge, and how landlords and investors should be thinking as major changes reshape buy-to-let. We discuss how the Renters Re...