Podcast Episode Index

I talk to Anthony from Rocket Group, a multi-disciplinary property development company, who shares his experiences of developing and running multiple businesses within Rocket group. From investing & developing to architecture and even archaeology.  He talks about his background in architecture and his transition into property development., and then we delve into specific projects, such

I talk to Chris and Andrew from Brightstone Spaces who discuss their journey in the property industry and their recent projects, sharing how they transitioned from residential property to commercial property, and highlighting the challenges and opportunities they encountered along the way. They delve into the details of two specific projects, including a shop and

This week, I’m talking with Adam Lawrence, a property investor with a vast portfolio and an economics background. While the conversation touches on Lawrence’s property ventures, the focus is primarily on the economics, particularly the Bank of England and interest rates. We discuss the concept of forward guidance and its effectiveness, as well as the

This time round, I’m joined by Paul Million, a seasoned landlord and developer, to discuss various topics, including Paul’s background in property investment, his portfolio of over 80 properties, and his experience with commercial conversions and HMOs. We delve into a specific project Paul worked on, an 8-bed scheme in Darlington, and the challenges he

I talk once more to Mark Homer about the current economic situation and its impact on the property market. We discuss the unpredictability of the market and the uncertainty surrounding interest rates. Mark shares his thoughts on the potential fall in residential values due to affordability issues and the increasing number of people coming off

I’m joined by property investor Mark Homer, who discusses a fascinating commercial property project in Peterborough. The project involved the redevelopment of an 80,000 square foot department store that had been vacant since Marks and Spencer’s moved out in 2015. Mark shares the challenges he faced in acquiring the property and navigating the planning process.

This time, I’m discussing the importance of accurately evaluating build or redevelopment costs in commercial real estate, looking at the common mistake of applying residential or buy-to-let costing ideas to commercial properties and emphasising the need to understand the market demand and the quality of the final product. I’ll delve into the various factors that

I talk to Zoe Ellis-Moore from Spaces to Places, a company that specialises in helping businesses in the flexible office sector. We talk about the importance of branding and marketing for businesses that want to scale beyond one location, and explore the challenges and considerations for businesses starting out with one location and the need