Property Developer Show - The Podcast

Bernadette Anderson is an award-winning property developer and investor based in London. From navigating down valuations and tight auction deadlines to managing development finance in one of London's most competitive boroughs, Bernadette brings a level of rigour and resilience to her deals that most developers never achieve. We get into the Richmond development that won her the award, a proje...

Paul Ribbons has spent four decades investing in UK property as a property trader, buying unmodernised houses on the open market and selling them on at auction. With more than 850 deals completed and two full boom-and-bust cycles behind him, Paul has seen this market from every angle. In this episode, he explains what actually causes a property crash and what four decades of hindsight taught him a...

Scott Williams & Shane Traynor have been building a new business from scratch and this is what the first 9 months looked like. In this episode, we document the real behind-the-scenes of launching the Property Developer Buying Club (PDBC), a membership club giving SME developers, landlords and property professionals access to exclusive discounts, deals and preferential rates on the products and...

Daniel Hill retired at 35 after building a £10 million property portfolio, but he didn't stay away for long. Having completed more than £100 million of property projects, Daniel joins us to share the lessons he's learned from decades of property investing and development. In this episode, we discuss reducing risk, navigating difficult markets, building sustainable wealth, the mindset req...

Axel Gossart and Sharai are a husband and wife property developer duo who have raised over £2 million in investor finance to fund their developments. In this episode, they share how they went from an initial £3,000 loan to building a business backed by investors, and what really changed as they started scaling through joint ventures and partnerships. We also get into how property deals are actuall...

John Howard has completed more than 4,500 property deals across a 40+ year property investing and property development career. Known from Property Elevator and decades in the UK property market, he shares his experience of building, investing, developing and navigating multiple market cycles, including three recessions and changing landlord regulations. We discuss property investing vs property de...

Property or stocks, which is the better investment in 2026? Adam Lawrence owns 850 properties. Wes Wilkes is an experienced investment manager. We sat them down together to debate where your money works harder, which asset class carries more risk, and what they'd both do with just £20k if they lost everything tomorrow. We get into stock market volatility, property investing psychology, AI as...

Reshma Thakore, CEO & Co-Founder of Sitefindr, joins us to talk about what really makes a great property sourcer, from understanding seller motivation and negotiating with estate agents to spotting genuine opportunities and avoiding “commission breath”. The conversation covers property sourcing, compliance, investor due diligence, finding off-market deals and why listening is one of the most i...

Dylan Russell arrived in the UK from South Africa with just £550 and built a multi-million pound property portfolio. He shares how he got started and how he did his first deal. Learn how the buy, refurbish, refinance (BRR) strategy works for Dylan, how to find profitable deals, and how to judge purchase price and exit with confidence. We also get into the emotional side of property investing and b...

Kristoffer Dalziel is the founder of Dalziel Ventures, a property sourcing and investment company. Over the past 12 months, he’s been involved in more than 200 property deals, and to date has sourced over £100M+ worth of deals, with one standout month seeing 51 completions. In this episode, he breaks down how he’s scaled to that level, from leaving his career in accountancy to going all-in on prop...

David Lamb, property investor and estate & lettings agency owner, now managing over 800 properties and here we discuss what it actually cost him to get there. In this episode, we cover David’s journey acquiring agencies, scaling a property portfolio, the renters reform bill, commercial conversions, and the mindset shift from property investor to business owner. David's transparency here w...

Most people think building wealth in property is about big wins and exciting strategies. In reality, it’s the opposite, success comes down to consistency, discipline, and doing the “boring” things well. Ashley Coalter shares insights from building a property business responsible for 160+ deals and £15M+ in UK property. We also break down the reality behind it all, the loneliness of business, why n...

Saif Rehan, an accountant by practice who now operates full-time in the property space, explores how his thinking has evolved from chasing profit to prioritising return on time, long-term wealth and smarter decision-making. Saif shares the financial principles that shape every move he makes in property today and the conversation also covers managing risk, why some deals simply are not worth the op...

Ryan Taylor, founder of The Compliance Company and property developer, explains how he built multiple income streams to support his property ventures. He shares why cashflow is critical, how a complementary trading business can protect finances, and the lessons from early projects that didn’t go as planned. The episode covers common compliance mistakes developers make, how to stay consistent and b...

Luis Guarin, owner of Prime Property Auctions, joins us to share what every buyer should know before stepping into property auctions. Having sold over 600 lots, Luis breaks down the biggest mistakes first-time bidders make, from ignoring legal packs and hidden costs to misunderstanding insurance liability and bidding strategy, plus why some of the best deals come from simply making the offer, even...

Keith Firmin shares why success in property is rarely about chasing the next strategy and more often about focus, mindset and staying with what works long enough to see results. Now focused on DTV (direct-to-vendor) property trading, Keith explains why he moved away from renovations and why knowing what suits you matters more than following what everyone else is doing. The conversation covers shin...

Brynley Little is a third generation property developer and has helped deliver over 3000 homes. Brynley breaks down the 7 steps behind successful property developments, from sourcing and appraising land to planning, funding, building and exit. He shares how experienced developers stress test deals, manage risk and make the small decisions that ultimately determine whether a project succeeds or fai...

From leaving school with no grades to generating £1,000,000 profit from a property deal, Aiden Pattison breaks down the strategy behind raising investor finance, shifting from a scarcity mindset to an investor mindset, and what actually makes someone “investable” in property. From finding investors in everyday places to the lessons learned from taking on too much risk in 2024, Aiden shares the rea...

Vann Vogstad, Founder & CEO of COHO, shares the principles behind successful HMOs and shared living portfolios. He explains what separates high-performing HMO landlords from the rest, how tenant compatibility can improve retention and rental performance, and why raising standards in shared housing supports both business outcomes and tenant satisfaction. The conversation explores building bette...

Ewan Dudding, a 28 year old Scottish property investor with a £25 million portfolio, answers rapid-fire questions on how he built and scaled his UK property portfolio. From how he got started in property investing and educated himself, to his favourite property strategy and first deal, this is a direct look at the decisions behind the growth. Watch Ewan’s full interview to learn more about him her...

Max Scott, an award-winning property investor behind over £100 million in deals, shares why he now specialises in FRI leases. We break down how they work in today’s market, from the impact of the Renters’ Rights Act to how lenders assess them and what strong exit strategies look like. Then we tackle the bigger question: is property the best asset class to invest in? Max outlines the five component...

What if your customer paid for the build and de-risked your entire development? Property developer, Mike Gommersall, breaks down a £1.765m GDV custom build scheme, sharing his journey from full-time mechanical engineer into property, and the real mechanics behind custom builds from planning and finance to managing complexity and client expectations. 🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs: Go...

Andrew and Mary are qualified architects and property investors with over 20 years of combined experience delivering high-end residential projects. In this episode, they share practical design insights for HMOs and buy-to-let properties, covering common design mistakes to avoid, how to maximise space while keeping costs down, which trends are worth following (and which date quickly), how to avoid...

From reselling trainers at 16 to building a £1.05m property portfolio by the age of 20, Ronnie Koldashi breaks down how he bought his first property at 19, focused on developing skills over quick wins and accelerated his journey by getting close to experienced property people early. In this episode, Ronnie shares how he got his first deal, why learning a valuable skill opened doors in the property...

From working three jobs at the start of his journey to building a £25m property portfolio, Ewan Dudding shares how he scaled to 170 units, manages 25-30 refurb projects at any one time, and now runs a mortgage brokerage completing £3,000,000 - £4,000,000 in bridging alone each month all by 28 years old, while operating from Dubai, plus the lessons he’d pass on to others building a property portfol...