Property People

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May 2026

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Property People is a media brand featuring conversations with a wide variety of property professionals sharing ideas, experiences, problems, and solutions within the property industry. Are you a property professional with something interesting to share? Or maybe you'd like to sponsor an episode and get your business in front of our audience of property investors & developers?Drop us an email if you'd like to feature on the pod or sponsor an episode!Email: yasmin@propertypeople.co

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May 28, 2026Episode 10458 min

Ep 104 | How To Build a Successful Property Business Without Owning 100's of Properties

Paul Stapleton returns to Property People for the second time. Paul is a sales trainer turned property entrepreneur with nearly a decade of active experience in UK deal sourcing. He’s the co-founder of the Property & Entrepreneur Summit, now in its fourth year and one of the most talked about property events in the country.In this episode, Saam and Paul discuss the evolution of deal sourcing, the importance of sales in property, how networking events are changing, and why many investors misunderstand what actually creates long term value in the industry.Through the Property & Entrepreneur Summit, he created a community focused platform bringing together property professionals, developers, investors and business owners from across the UK.The fourth annual Summit is happening next month!📍 Milton Keynes📅 Saturday 13 June | 9AM – 5PM400+ attendees, world class speakers across property and entrepreneurship, and one of the best networking events in the UK.Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-property-entrepreneur-summit-tickets-1980876887093🔥GET MORE VALUABLE PROPERTY CONTENT!🔥Subscribe to our channel to never miss a conversation with a property pro!🧠 Get the latest property industry insights and convos in your inbox every month📩📲 Follow Property People on Instagram.📲👇🗣️ HOSTED BY: Saam LowniSaam has 20 years of experience in residential & commercial property, sales, lettings, management and finance. Saam was a founding member of a Property Finance Provider which grew its fund from £0 to £300m. He also founded Merryoaks Property Finance in 2021 to provide bespoke property finance to investors & developers and launched Property People in 2018 to connect with investors and developers across the country to share valuable information and stories.🔗 Saam's LinkedIn📲 Saam's Instagram📲 Property People on Instagram📣 GUESTS & SPONSORSHIP 📣Are you a property professional with something interesting to share? Would you like to sponsor an episode and get your business in front of our audience of property investors & developers? Email yasm...

May 14, 20268 min

Why Entrepreneurs Should Never Touch Property Development (Until They've Done This First)

James Sinclair is the founder and CEO of the Partyman Group, a £40M/year business spanning leisure parks, day nurseries, outdoor farm attractions, commercial property, arts and crafts manufacturing, a 500 year old hotel, Party Pieces, and Rossi, one of the UK's oldest ice cream companies. He started his career as an entertainer, began employing people at 16, and has spent over two decades building one of the most diverse and resilient business portfolios in the UK. He also hosts the Business Broadcast podcast.📍 This video was recorded at the last Property & Entrepreneur Summit. In this episode, James sits down with Saam Lowni to share his unfiltered views on property, entrepreneurship, and wealth building. He makes a compelling case for why serious entrepreneurs should build a profitable business before they ever think about property development and explains exactly why those who don't often end up paying a heavy price.If you're an investor, developer, or entrepreneur trying to build wealth through property, this one offers a grounded, practical conversation.🔥GET MORE VALUABLE PROPERTY CONTENT!🔥Subscribe to our channel to never miss a conversation with a property pro!🧠 Get the latest property industry insights and convos in your inbox every month📩📲 Follow Property People on Instagram.📲👇🗣️ HOSTED BY: Saam LowniSaam has 20 years of experience in residential & commercial property, sales, lettings, management and finance. Saam was a founding member of a Property Finance Provider which grew its fund from £0 to £300m. He also founded Merryoaks Property Finance in 2021 to provide bespoke property finance to investors & developers and launched Property People in 2018 to connect with investors and developers across the country to share valuable information and stories.🔗 Saam's LinkedIn📲 Saam's Instagram📲 Property People on Instagram📣 GUESTS & SPONSORSHIP 📣Are you a property professional with something interesting to share? Would you like to sponsor an episode and get your business in front of our audience of property investors & developers? Email yasm...

April 30, 2026Episode 1031 hr 18 min

Ep 103 | Turning a 26 Bed HMO Into a £1.55m Asset | Winning Deal of the Year 2025 | Ronnie Bhathal Interview

Ronnie Bhathal is the co-founder of Kalen Property Group Ltd., an investment and development business he runs alongside his wife Emma. With a background in electrical contracting, where he rose from apprentice to director, Ronnie brings a builder's understanding of costs and precision to every deal. In 2025, they won the HMO Property Deal of the Year at the Property Investor Awards.Behind the award winning deal is a 26 bed HMO purchased at auction for £650,000 with no prior HMO experience. Ronnie shares how they structured the deal, managed the refurbishment, doubled the rental income, and ultimately refinanced at £1.55 million.🔥GET MORE VALUABLE PROPERTY CONTENT!🔥Subscribe to our channel to never miss a conversation with a property pro!🧠 Get the latest property industry insights and convos in your inbox every month📩📲 Follow Property People on Instagram.📲👇🗣️ HOSTED BY: Saam LowniSaam has 20 years of experience in residential & commercial property, sales, lettings, management and finance. Saam was a founding member of a Property Finance Provider which grew its fund from £0 to £300m. He also founded Merryoaks Property Finance in 2021 to provide bespoke property finance to investors & developers and launched Property People in 2018 to connect with investors and developers across the country to share valuable information and stories.🔗 Saam's LinkedIn📲 Saam's Instagram📲 Property People on Instagram📣 GUESTS & SPONSORSHIP 📣Are you a property professional with something interesting to share? Would you like to sponsor an episode and get your business in front of our audience of property investors & developers? Email yasm...

April 16, 2026Episode 1021 hr 23 min

Ep 102 | The Short Lease King: Making £100k Profit on Overlooked Flats | Jason Patterson Interview

Known in the UK as the Short Lease King, Jason Patterson has spent over 25 years in the UK property market. He built a reputation for mastering short lease properties. His journey started with his first flat in Enfield in 2001 while still stacking shelves at Sainsbury's. He now runs his own property training company and has helped hundreds of investors identify overlooked opportunities and turn them into profitable deals through lease extensions.In this episode, you will learn how to build wealth through strategic lease extensions and property reconfigurations, the specific mechanics of his "Triple Threat" strategy, and his honest take on the Leasehold Reform Act and what it means for investors right now.If you're a property investor, Jason’s perspective on the market is invaluable.🔥GET MORE VALUABLE PROPERTY CONTENT!🔥Subscribe to our channel to never miss a conversation with a property pro!🧠 Get the latest property industry insights and convos in your inbox every month📩📲 Follow Property People on Instagram.📲👇🗣️ HOSTED BY: Saam LowniSaam has 20 years of experience in residential & commercial property, sales, lettings, management and finance. Saam was a founding member of a Property Finance Provider which grew its fund from £0 to £300m. He also founded Merryoaks Property Finance in 2021 to provide bespoke property finance to investors & developers and launched Property People in 2018 to connect with investors and developers across the country to share valuable information and stories.🔗 Saam's LinkedIn📲 Saam's Instagram📲 Property People on Instagram📣 GUESTS & SPONSORSHIP 📣Are you a property professional with something interesting to share? Would you like to sponsor an episode and get your business in front of our audience of property investors & developers? Email yasm...

April 2, 2026Episode 1011 hr 14 min

Ep 101 | How to Finance Your First £500k Property Refurb | Mark Stephenson Interview

In this episode, Saam Lowni sat down with Mark Stephenson, Senior Business Development Manager at Octane Capital. With over 15 years in the finance industry and a track record of funding over 1,000 refurbishment projects, Mark is one of the most technical and enthusiastic experts in the UK specialist lending market.If you are a property developer, investor, or broker, this episode is a masterclass in property finance. Mark pulls back the curtain on how lenders like Octane Capital underwrite complex deals, why they value appetite over rigid criteria, and the common mistakes developers make when seeking refurbishment funding.🔥GET MORE VALUABLE PROPERTY CONTENT!🔥Subscribe to our channel to never miss a conversation with a property pro!🧠 Get the latest property industry insights and convos in your inbox every month📩📲 Follow Property People on Instagram.📲👇🗣️ HOSTED BY: Saam LowniSaam has 20 years of experience in residential & commercial property, sales, lettings, management and finance. Saam was a founding member of a Property Finance Provider which grew its fund from £0 to £300m. He also founded Merryoaks Property Finance in 2021 to provide bespoke property finance to investors & developers and launched Property People in 2018 to connect with investors and developers across the country to share valuable information and stories.🔗 Saam's LinkedIn📲 Saam's Instagram📲 Property People on Instagram📣 GUESTS & SPONSORSHIP 📣Are you a property professional with something interesting to share? Would you like to sponsor an episode and get your business in front of our audience of property investors & developers? Email yasm...

March 19, 2026Episode 1001 hr 28 min

Ep 100 | How A Professional Footballer Built £30 Million Property Portfolio | Christian Ribeiro Interview

In this episode, Saam Lowni sat down with former professional footballer Christian Ribeiro.After retiring from football at just 27 due to an injury, Christian turned his focus to property investing. What began as a small portfolio built during his playing career eventually evolved into a multi million pound property business, working with athletes and investors to build long term wealth through real estate.In this conversation, Christian shares the realities of transitioning careers, how property helped create financial stability after sport, and why the modern property market requires a much more professional approach than it did a decade ago.Christian is the founder of Performance Property Group with more than £30 million worth of property deals and manages a growing portfolio across the UK.If you’re a property investor, developer, or landlord navigating today’s market, this episode offers practical insights from someone who has experienced both the highs and the difficult lessons of building a property business.🔥GET MORE VALUABLE PROPERTY CONTENT!🔥Subscribe to our channel to never miss a conversation with a property pro!🧠 Get the latest property industry insights and convos in your inbox every month📩📲 Follow Property People on Instagram.📲👇🗣️ HOSTED BY: Saam LowniSaam has 20 years of experience in residential & commercial property, sales, lettings, management and finance. Saam was a founding member of a Property Finance Provider which grew its fund from £0 to £300m. He also founded Merryoaks Property Finance in 2021 to provide bespoke property finance to investors & developers and launched Property People in 2018 to connect with investors and developers across the country to share valuable information and stories.🔗 Saam's LinkedIn📲 Saam's Instagram📲 Property People on Instagram📣 GUESTS & SPONSORSHIP 📣Are you a property professional with something interesting to share? Would you like to sponsor an episode and get your business in front of our audience of property investors & developers? Email yasm...

March 5, 2026Episode 991 hr 26 min

Ep 99 | Architect Turned Developer Masters London's Toughest Infill Sites | Adam Dainow Interview

Most developers talk about scale. Adam Dainow built his reputation starting with London’s smallest, most awkward plots. With a background in architecture, Adam evolved into a planning led developer, transforming tight infill sites and overlooked back gardens into high value homes.This episode unpacks hard lessons in risk, navigating shifting planning policies, and how confidence in property development is built deliberately through careful scaling, staying in your lane and growing when the foundations are truly strong.With over 15 years of experience in architecture, Adam Dainow is now the co-founder and director of Caswell & Dainow, one of London’s leading specialists in unlocking small and overlooked residential sites. Together with Charlie Caswell, they built a planning led development model focused on infill plots, backland schemes and constrained urban sites.🔥GET MORE VALUABLE PROPERTY CONTENT!🔥Subscribe to our channel to never miss a conversation with a property pro!🧠 Get the latest property industry insights and convos in your inbox every month📩📲 Follow Property People on Instagram.📲👇🗣️ HOSTED BY: Saam LowniSaam has 20 years of experience in residential & commercial property, sales, lettings, management and finance. Saam was a founding member of a Property Finance Provider which grew its fund from £0 to £300m. He also founded Merryoaks Property Finance in 2021 to provide bespoke property finance to investors & developers and launched Property People in 2018 to connect with investors and developers across the country to share valuable information and stories.🔗 Saam's LinkedIn📲 Saam's Instagram📲 Property People on Instagram📣 GUESTS & SPONSORSHIP 📣Are you a property professional with something interesting to share? Would you like to sponsor an episode and get your business in front of our audience of property investors & developers? Email yasm...

February 19, 2026Episode 981 hr 21 min

Ep 98 | The Problem with LinkedIn for Property Professionals | Chris Tremlett Interview

The UK property industry employs over a million people yet it still relies on generalist platforms and disjointed communication.Chris Tremlett joins the Property People podcast to explain why he thinks property should have its own dedicated social networking space. He witnessed firsthand how poorly the industry markets itself from his early days in real estate agency to his time as a marketer and leading proptech companies.Chris Tremlett is the co-founder of UK Homes Network, the UK’s first dedicated social networking platform built specifically for property professionals. His work sits at the intersection of property, marketing and technology with a clear mission to improve communication and collaboration within the UK property sector.🔥GET MORE VALUABLE PROPERTY CONTENT!🔥Subscribe to our channel to never miss a conversation with a property pro!🧠 Get the latest property industry insights and convos in your inbox every month📩📲 Follow Property People on Instagram.📲👇🗣️ HOSTED BY: Saam LowniSaam has 20 years of experience in residential & commercial property, sales, lettings, management and finance. Saam was a founding member of a Property Finance Provider which grew its fund from £0 to £300m. He also founded Merryoaks Property Finance in 2021 to provide bespoke property finance to investors & developers and launched Property People in 2018 to connect with investors and developers across the country to share valuable information and stories.🔗 Saam's LinkedIn📲 Saam's Instagram📲 Property People on Instagram📣 GUESTS & SPONSORSHIP 📣Are you a property professional with something interesting to share? Would you like to sponsor an episode and get your business in front of our audience of property investors & developers? Email yasm...

January 15, 2026Episode 971 hr 31 min

Ep 97 | The Role of Planning in High Margin Property Development | Jerome Roith Interview

Most people think profit is made when you sell. Experienced developers know it starts much earlier.In this episode, Jerome Roith breaks down how experienced developers approach planning decisions, manage risk, and assess margin before committing to a site.This conversation is essential viewing for investors and developers who want to understand where profit is made, when risk should be taken, and why planning knowledge matters more than most people realise.Jerome is a UK property developer, strategist, and mentor with over 25 years of experience. He has delivered more than 150 residential units across England, spanning permitted development, brownfield, and greenfield sites, with a total GDV exceeding £50 million.As the founder of Property Planning Gain and Director of Sensitive Developments, Jerome specialises in unlocking value through planning strategy. Alongside development expertise, he mentors the next generation of property developers, with a strong emphasis on mindset, resilience, and sustainable success in the industry.🔥GET MORE VALUABLE PROPERTY CONTENT!🔥Subscribe to our channel to never miss a conversation with a property pro!🧠 Get the latest property industry insights and convos in your inbox every month📩📲 Follow Property People on Instagram.📲👇🗣️ HOSTED BY: Saam LowniSaam has 20 years of experience in residential & commercial property, sales, lettings, management and finance. Saam was a founding member of a Property Finance Provider which grew its fund from £0 to £300m. He also founded Merryoaks Property Finance in 2021 to provide bespoke property finance to investors & developers and launched Property People in 2018 to connect with investors and developers across the country to share valuable information and stories.🔗 Saam's LinkedIn📲 Saam's Instagram📲 Property People on Instagram📣 GUESTS & SPONSORSHIP 📣Are you a property professional with something interesting to share? Would you like to sponsor an episode and get your business in front of our audience of property investors & developers? Email yasm...

January 8, 2026Episode 961 hr 7 min

Ep 96 | The Habits And Thinking Behind A Specialist Finance Leader | Kim McGinley Interview

In this episode, Kim McGinley shares how years spent inside specialist banks shaped her understanding of lender challenges and how she leads a growing team without losing trust, standards or balance.The conversation explores resilience through market change and why sticking to what you’re genuinely good at matters more than chasing growth for its own sake.Kim McGinley is the Director and Specialist Broker at Vibe Finance, a multi award winning brokerage specialising in commercial and residential property finance. With over a decade spent working inside specialist banks, Kim brings a strong process led approach and a clear focus on doing finance properly.🔥GET MORE VALUABLE PROPERTY CONTENT!🔥Subscribe to our channel to never miss a conversation with a property pro!🧠 Get the latest property industry insights and convos in your inbox every month📩📲 Follow Property People on Instagram.📲👇🗣️ HOSTED BY: Saam LowniSaam has 20 years of experience in residential & commercial property, sales, lettings, management and finance. Saam was a founding member of a Property Finance Provider which grew its fund from £0 to £300m. He also founded Merryoaks Property Finance in 2021 to provide bespoke property finance to investors & developers and launched Property People in 2018 to connect with investors and developers across the country to share valuable information and stories.🔗 Saam's LinkedIn📲 Saam's Instagram📲 Property People on Instagram📣 GUESTS & SPONSORSHIP 📣Are you a property professional with something interesting to share? Would you like to sponsor an episode and get your business in front of our audience of property investors & developers? Email yasm...