RomaTalks

🎥 From TV to Property Mentorship – Meet Martin Roberts, long-time host of Homes Under the Hammer and seasoned property expert, and Nicholas Wallwork, investor, mentor, and Property Angel on Property Elevator 🤝 How It All Started – Martin and Nicholas share the story of their friendship and how it evolved into a powerful partnership, leading to the creation of The Property Mentors, both a book an...

🎯 Meet Finbarr Doyle – Founder & Managing Director of Procurement 4 House Builders (P4HB), a company revolutionising the procurement process for housebuilders. 🏗️ Building Through Adversity – Finbarr founded P4HB during the COVID lockdown, turning challenges into opportunities to streamline procurement in the property sector. 💼 Industry Expertise – With a strong background in property, Finba...

🎯 Meet Keith Richardson – Chief Financial Officer at Roma Finance, bringing a wealth of experience and a global perspective to the business. 💼 A Lifetime in Finance – Keith has spent his entire career in finance, working across multiple sectors and gaining invaluable expertise along the way. 🌍 Global Experience – His career has taken him across the world, including Russia, China, and India, giv...

🎯 Meet Marcus Nanson – Director of NRG Resourcing, specialists in mortgage industry recruitment, with a deep understanding of what makes the right hire. 💼 Industry Expertise – With years of experience, Marcus shares insights into how the right personnel choices can make all the difference in hiring success. 📈 Career & Background – He discusses his journey in recruitment and how NRG Resourci...

🎯 Meet Alisha Chu – Senior BDM at Roma Finance, whose recent promotion showcases her dedication and expertise within the business and the industry. 📈 Climbing the Ranks – Alisha started at Roma as a case packager before advancing to BDM and now Senior BDM, proving hard work and passion lead to success. 💡 A Career Pivot – Initially studying to become a full-time accountant, Alisha found her true...

🎯 Meet Daniel Hill – Roma’s FIRST employee, with over 11 years of dedication and growth at the company. 🏡 From Delicatessen to Property Finance – Dan’s Roma journey began when he was approached by Roma's Managing Director, Scott Marshall, while working at his family’s delicatessen. Since then, he's been a core part of the Roma team. 📈 A Decade of Growth – Over the years, Dan has witne...

🌍 From IT to Property Investing – Manni Chopra transitioned from an IT career to real estate after feeling burnt out, aiming for financial freedom and a better work-life balance. 🏡 First Property & Cash Flow Focus – Her first investment was a 6-bed HMO, providing £2,000/month passive income, proving cash flow is key to success in property. 📈 Adapting to Market Changes – Over time, Manni shi...

🎯 Meet the Experts: Jay Howard & Piotr Rusinek, auction specialists and founders of Hammered Auctions, help buyers master property auctions. 🏠 Passion for Auctions: They share their journey into property, turning their love for auctions into a thriving business. 📖 Authoring Success: Their book 'Before the Hammer Falls' equips buyers with insider strategies for auction success. 🔑...

🌟 Meet Adam Bates: From customer service to Business Architect at Roma Finance, Adam shares his inspiring career path. 🧑‍💼 Role of a Business Architect: Adam explains how he bridges the gap between strategy and execution to drive innovation. 🔄 Fostering a Culture of Change: Learn how empowering teams to question processes leads to continuous improvement. 🚀 Learning from Failures: Adam highlig...

💼 Meet Anastasia Ttofis: Co-founder of iLA, the UK’s leading independent legal advice firm for property finance. 🏛 Innovating Legal Services: iLA provides a streamlined, fast, and accessible approach to legal advice for clients nationwide. 🌟 A Bold Entrepreneurial Move: Anastasia shares how she identified a gap in the market and built a business to fill it. 🚀 From Panic to Power: Hear how Anast...

🎯 Introduction and Background: Hayley Andrews, a Property Entrepreneur, Educator, and TV Personality, brings over 20 years of experience to the property world. She has successfully expanded her portfolio from HMOs to serviced accommodations, commercial conversions, and property development. 🏠 Diverse Portfolio & Development Journey: Hayley takes us through her extensive and ever-evolving por...

🎯 Introductions and Backgrounds: Claudine Reynolds and Kerry Bradshaw share their extensive experience in financial services, including how Claudine's 20-year journey led her to Roma Finance, while Kerry transitioned from travelling the world to working in financial sales.  💼 Roles in Roma Finance: Claudine serves as a relationship manager, focusing on building direct borrower and broker co...

🎯 Career Transition: Gil Dudson, a professional rugby league player with over 15 years of experience, discusses his journey into commercial finance, explaining how he balanced both careers while still playing rugby. 🏉 From Rugby to Finance: After starting rugby at age 14 and playing in top teams like Wigan and representing Wales, Dudson transitioned into financial services, starting with life in...

🎯 Journey into HR: Amy Shaw, the People Director at Roma Finance, describes her accidental start in HR, transitioning from finance to people management, where she found her passion for working with people.  💼 HR Responsibilities: She outlines the various aspects of HR, including recruitment, onboarding, employee development, and ensuring a positive working environment throughout an employee&apos...

🎤 Inside Roma Finance with Matt Severs: Finance Director Matt Severs dives into the operations of Roma Finance, explaining the complexities behind property finance and lending. 💼 A Day in the Life of a Finance Director: Matt manages Roma’s funding lines, the collections team, and customer services—keeping the business running smoothly and securing growth. 🔑 Why Diversification Matters: Matt hig...

🎤 Join Michael Allison from Roma Finance as he interviews Sam Cooke, the editor of Blue Bricks Magazine, in this captivating episode of RomaTalks. 💼 Discover Sam’s incredible journey: From stand-up comedy to becoming a successful property media entrepreneur, Sam reveals how his career took a surprising turn. 📖 Get the inside scoop on Blue Bricks Magazine: A property investment magazine with ove...

🎤 Meet Nathan Kenny, Roma Finance’s Data and Technology Director, as he shares his journey from mastering Excel to leading Roma's data-driven success. 💡 From Excel Nerd to Data Leader: Nathan started as an Excel expert, automating manual tasks and creating value, which sparked his passion for data and technology. 📊 The Power of Data: Discover how Nathan revolutionised businesses by using d...

In this episode, our Commercial Director, Michael Allison, sits down for an insightful conversation with Chris Tremlett, founder of UK Homes Network, the Property Networking app. They discuss who UK Homes Network is, how Chris came to create the platform, and its growth since launching in January 2024. Roma is the sole lending partner of UK Homes Network. If you're interested in signing up to...

In this episode, our Commercial Director, Michael Allison, is joined in the studio by Sean Houlston, Membership Services Manager at NFB (National Federation of Builders). They discuss who NFB are, their partnership with Roma, and the main challenges they have seen builders face over the last few years. https://www.builders.org.uk/ www.romafinance.co.uk

In this episode, our Commercial Director, Michael Allison, sits down for an insightful conversation with Anthony Bailey-Grice, Managing Director at LNPG (Landlords National Purchasing Group). They discuss who LNPG are and what they do, their partnership with Roma, and how they can help benefit property investors and landlords. https://www.lnpg.co.uk/ www.romafinance.co.uk 

In this episode, our Underwriting Team Leader, James Edwards, joins our Commercial Director, Michael Allison in the studio. They discuss what borrowers should be looking for when choosing the right solicitor, especially when it comes to bridging finance, and any common challenges they may face when doing so. www.romafinance.co.uk

In this episode, get to know our Head of Marketing & Comms, Charlotte Rutter, as she joins our Commercial Director, Michael Allison, in the studio. They discuss Charlotte’s journey in marketing, her background, her history in the sector, and her upcoming trek to the High Atlas Mountains. www.romafinance.co.uk

In this episode, our Managing Director, Scott Marshall, and Commercial Director, Michael Allison, dive into Roma's outstanding Q1 results. They discuss how it’s been a fantastic start to the year, what our progress looks like as a business, celebrating 15 years of lending, and how we're hitting record months in completions and redemptions. www.romafinance.co.uk

In this episode, our Commercial Director, Michael Allison, sits down for an insightful conversation with Tony Walker, the founder of Help Build. They explore the structure of Help Build, shedding light on the comprehensive services they offer and how they play a pivotal role in supporting developers in the long run. www.romafinance.co.uk

In this episode, get to know our Head of Field Sales, Sonia Mann, as she joins our Commercial Director, Michael Allison in the studio. They discuss Sonia's journey from yoghurt to banking and bridging finance, her business background, and what the future at Roma looks like for her. www.romafinance.co.uk