Property People

Saam Lowni

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

  1. 3D AGO

    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 Lowni Saam 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 y...

    1h 22m
  2. JAN 15

    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 Lowni Saam 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 y...

    1h 31m
  3. JAN 8

    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 Lowni Saam 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 y...

    1h 7m
  4. JAN 1

    Ep 95 | From Estate Agents to Deal Sourcing Powerhouse | Hav & Reshma Interview

    What exactly is property deal sourcing, and why are so many investors using it to grow faster in today’s market? In this episode of Property People, Saam sits down with Reshma Thakore and Hav Singh to discuss how they transitioned from running a successful estate agency to building a nationwide deal sourcing platform. They explain what deal sourcing really is, how it compares to traditional investing, and why sourcing can often generate income faster than buying property yourself. They shared the system behind how deals are found, qualified, and matched to the right investors. Reshma Thakore and Hav Singh are the co-founders of Sitefindr, bringing together years of experience from estate agency and deal sourcing. They previously built and run an award winning estate agency in South London. They now focus on helping sourcers and investors work together more effectively. This episode is sponsored by Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP, an established UK law firm with decades of experience advising clients on property matters. From purchases and lease extensions to enfranchisement and more complex disputes, their property team is known for giving straightforward, practical advice that cuts through the noise. Recognised by the Legal 500 and trusted for their responsive, hands-on approach, they focus on making the legal side of property feel clear and manageable. 🔥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 Lowni Saam 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 y...

    1h 13m
  5. 12/18/2025

    Ep 94 | A Property Litigator’s Guide to Staying Out of Trouble | Rudi Ramdarshan Interview

    This conversation opens up the side of property most investors prefer not to think about. Rudi walks through the real patterns he sees from investors and developers, from misunderstood leases to forgotten deadlines, and why the most successful operators move fast but with absolute clarity. He also explains how litigation actually works, what it really costs, and why a smart strategy can unlock profitable sites that most people walk away from. If you want to grow a portfolio with fewer surprises or confidently take on more complex opportunities, this episode gives you the thinking that sits behind the best investors. Rudi Ramdarshan is a highly regarded property litigator with over 20 years of experience acting in major commercial and property disputes. He is a Partner at Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP. He is recognised in the Legal 500 as a leading individual and is known for his tactical approach, clear communication, and deep technical understanding of property law. He works with developers, landlords, and international investors on everything from lease issues to complex multi jurisdiction cases. 🔥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 Lowni Saam 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 y...

    1h 7m
  6. 12/11/2025

    Ep 93 | Inside the Mind of an Award Winning Property Lender: What Every Property Person MUST Know

    In this episode, Saam Lowni sits down with Andy Reid, the former Sales Director at TAB and one of the UK’s most trusted lenders in property finance. With over 35 years in financial services and experience across GB Bank, Interbay, TFG Capital and more Andy shares what makes a great lender, how to survive downturns and why most new lenders fail. 🔥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 Lowni Saam 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 y...

    1h 15m
  7. 11/27/2025

    Ep 92 | How to Make Mixed Use Property Development Profitable | Hardeep Tour Interview

    We sit down with Hardeep Toor to talk about his hybrid approach to mixed use property development. Hardeep has dedicated 10+ years as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor at Balada Group and overseen £20M+ successful projects. Alongside his development work, Hardeep founded AssetsWise, where he mentors investors who want to navigate commercial conversions and HMOs with confidence. Specialising in commercial to residential (C2R) and HMO conversions, his work has earned multiple accolades, including Mixed Use Development of the Year 2024 at the International Property Awards and Property Developer of the Year 2024 at the Property Investors Awards. In this episode, Hardeep shares: How he transitioned from quantity surveying to property developmentHis strategy for creating hybrid developments that hold valueWhat commercial valuations really look like in mixed use projectsThe current state of HMOs in the UK marketKey differences between commercial and HMO tenants_______________________________________ This episode is proudly sponsored by AssetsWise. It's founder, Hardeep, has been involved in construction for more than a decade. He specializes in providing hands on, one to one guidance so you can derisk your projects. Hardeep designed his mentoring program to cut out all the fluff and get straight to the execution. So whether you're struggling with your first commercial to residential appraisal or looking to scale your portfolio with a hybrid strategy of HMOs and commercial conversions, AssetWise is there for you to provide everything that you need from advanced deal appraisals to construction advice to raising private finance planning and permitted development rights. Everything under one roof on a one to one basis. https://assetswise.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/harv_property https://www.linkedin.com/in/htoor/ 🔥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 Lowni Saam 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 y...

    1h 5m
  8. 11/20/2025

    Ep 91 | Why 100% AI in Property Finance is Impossible | Jamie Pritchard Interview

    Jamie Pritchard is the Sales Director at MS Lending Group, a specialist lender in Manchester founded in 2021 by Michael Stratton, which has grown into a key player in short term bridging finance for residential and commercial properties. Bringing over 20 years of experience, Jamie joins us to discuss the real limits of artificial intelligence in short term lending. He explains why his team relies on AVMs and desktop valuations to deliver 70+ deals monthly, yet draws a firm line at full AI underwriting. 🔥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 Lowni Saam 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 y...

    1h 3m

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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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