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  1. 2d ago

    He Bought a Trashed Industrial Site for £200k. Now It’s Valued at £1.3m! | Karl Pearce: Episode 120

    Karl Pearce is an ex-Royal Navy serviceman, business owner and property investor who bought an industrial site in Cornwall for £200,000, despite it having a cannabis farm, 2,500 tonnes of fly-tipping and 15 enforcement notices. After investing just shy of £600,000 transforming the site, he secured a £1.3 million valuation. Having sold his residential portfolio to focus entirely on commercial property, Karl joins us to explain why he believes the numbers make more sense, with build costs around half those of a house, the potential to generate the same rental income and far less red tape. He shares his approach to commercial property, the realities of transforming challenging sites, and why he made the move away from residential. 🎟️ Commercial Property Expo is heading to Manchester on 4th November 2026! The UK's first must-attend event dedicated to the world of commercial real estate, investment, and development. Grab your free ticket at: https://commercialpropertyexpo.co.uk/ 🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show in 2027 as we tour up and down the country. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community. Be the first to hear when tickets are live at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk/be-first-in-line  🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs: PDBC: £50 off a 12-month membership: A dedicated discount club that gives property developers & landlords access to exclusive deals, discounts, and preferential rates on the products and services you use regularly. Use code: PDS to secure the discount: https://pdbc.uk/ GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial: Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show  📱 Property Developer Show: https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/ https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow Contact Karl: https://instagram.com/karlpearce4/ https://draytonmereproperties.com/ 00:00 Coming up 00:22 The £200k Cornwall commercial deal 06:54 Commercial Property Expo 07:35 Enforcement notices, squatters & dogs: the challenges 12:13 How Karl found his investors  13:33 From Royal Navy to property 16:06 When deals go wrong 21:00 Building new commercial units: the process 26:03  Running a trading business alongside property 29:57 The Annual Property Shoot 30:25 Property Developer Buying Club 31:10 Residential vs Commercial 39:32 Business park with Cornwall Council 41:54 Karl’s Keys to Success 42:32 How to get in touch Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.

  2. Oct 16

    What It Really Takes to Succeed in Property (300 Franchisees Later) | Chris Kirkwood: Episode 119

    What does it really take to be successful in property? Chris Kirkwood has seen the answer play out hundreds of times. Chris has been investing for around 15 years, starting with buy-to-lets in Salford before moving into rent-to-rent and, more recently, new build development. He’s now Property Director at Sourced, the company behind a 300-strong property investment franchise network. Its franchisees source deals for investors or run their own projects, from flips and refurbs to HMOs, commercial conversions and new builds, with Sourced supporting them over a five-year agreement. 🎟️ Commercial Property Expo is heading to Manchester on 4th November 2026! The UK's first must-attend event dedicated to the world of commercial real estate, investment, and development. Grab your free ticket at: https://commercialpropertyexpo.co.uk/ 🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs: PDBC: £50 off a 12-month membership: A dedicated discount club that gives property developers & landlords access to exclusive deals, discounts, and preferential rates on the products and services you use regularly. Use code: PDS to secure the discount: https://pdbc.uk/ GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial: Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show  📱 Property Developer Show: https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/ https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow 🔗 Sourced referral: https://referral-enterprise.sourced.co/?token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpZCI6MTAsImlhdCI6MTc3MzY3MDMxM30.Zt8fWauIHFv8y0n8OTrxNqDt3W4-I8aa1LKt_AB4y6o 🔗 Asseto: https://portal.asseto.uk (use code SAVE100) 🔗 Sourced: https://sourced.co 🔗 Chris on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chris-kirkwood-88934711/ 00:00 Coming up 00:17 Inside Sourced 02:38 What makes people successful  07:55 Commercial Property Expo 08:36 The secret to actually getting started 20:07 Why most developers have no long-term plan 25:00 Chris’s key to success  28:25 What makes people quit 31:03 The Annual Property Shoot 31:32 Property Developer Buying Club 32:17 How to get around the right people  37:08 15 years of investing: never trust anyone 42:52 Forget your goals: how to set them properly  46:55 How to reach out to Chris Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.

  3. Oct 9

    1,000 Deals & 36 Years in Property Later! What’s the Secret to Long-Term Success? | Kam Dovedi: Ep 118

    In 1989, a 19-year-old Kam Dovedi signed on the dotted line for a family member’s mortgage. Then the market crashed, interest rates soared and he found himself in negative equity, two weeks from repossession. 36 years later, Kam is one of the UK’s most experienced property investors and developers. With nearly 1,000 deals under his belt across buy-to-let, HMOs, semi-commercial and development schemes. Around 80% of his time goes on investing and developing, and the rest on training the next generation of property investors. In this episode, Kam reveals how his first development went wrong in every way possible, walks through his current deals with the real numbers, explains how to spot a fake property guru, and makes the case for buy-to-let 2.0 as the strategy to focus on now. 🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community. Register for free tickets at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk 🎟️ Commercial Property Expo is heading to Manchester on 4th November 2026! The UK's first must-attend event dedicated to the world of commercial real estate, investment, and development. Grab your free ticket at: https://commercialpropertyexpo.co.uk/ 🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs: PDBC: £50 off a 12-month membership: A dedicated discount club that gives property developers & landlords access to exclusive deals, discounts, and preferential rates on the products and services you use regularly. Use code: PDS to secure the discount: https://pdbc.uk/ GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial: Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show  📱 Property Developer Show: https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/ https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow 00:00 Coming up 00:17 What makes someone successful in property? 04:36 Commercial Property Expo 05:34 How do you adapt to changing property environments? 12:14 How do you keep a level-head 18:02 The one question that exposes fake gurus 19:51 Best deal you’ve ever done 28:08 What drives you now? 30:18 Annual Property Shoot 30:46 Property Developer Buying Club 31:27 Scaling like a billionaire, not a gambler 42:27Buy-to-Let 2.0?  45:22 How to get in touch Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.

  4. Oct 2

    She Built a £2.4M Portfolio at 23 After Dropping Out of Uni | Jess Cleary: Episode 117

    Jess Cleary dropped out of uni at 21 and has since built a multi-million pound property business as well as a marketing agency.  We get into how she balances a trading business with a property business and why property isn't a cashflow business. We cover the burnout that nearly made her quit and the hate she receives online. If you're young, ambitious and wondering whether to take the leap into property, this one's for you. 🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community. Register for free tickets at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk 🎟️ Commercial Property Expo is heading to Manchester on 4th November 2026! The UK's first must-attend event dedicated to the world of commercial real estate, investment, and development. Grab your free ticket at: https://commercialpropertyexpo.co.uk/ 🎟️ Annual Property Shoot is taking place on Friday 4th December in Derbyshire countryside, don't miss out: https://portal.propertydevelopershow.... 🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs: PDBC: £50 off a 12-month membership: A dedicated discount club that gives property developers & landlords access to exclusive deals, discounts, and preferential rates on the products and services you use regularly. Use code: PDS to secure the discount: https://pdbc.uk/ GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial: Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-...  📱 Property Developer Show: https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/ https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow Contact Jess: https://www.instagram.com/jessdevelopss/?hl=en 00:00 Coming up 00:12 Getting into property from ground zero 05:31 Property Developer Show  06:04 Commercial Property Expo 06:45 The secret recipe to good content 14:45 Running a marketing agency and a property business 18:02 The sacrifice no one sees 30:44 Hustle culture 36:28 Annual Property Shoot 36:56 Property Developer Buying Club 37:42 The neighbour who stopped a HMO build 45:22 Advice for your 21 year old self 54:52 Where to find Jess Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.

  5. Sep 25

    Are HMOs Still Worth It? Here’s Why This HMO Landlord Actually Wants Article 4 | Leon Hart: Ep 116

    Eight years ago Leon Hart was working at Euro Car Parts, driving to Manchester after his shift for viewings and sleeping on horrible mattresses at weekends so he and his brother Kyle could paint student houses. Now the Hart brothers develop and own HMOs across the North West and fund them with private investor money. In this episode Leon explains how he got out of rent-to-rent, the daily posting habit that raised investor finance on and why he actually welcomes Article 4. He also talks honestly about the other side of it: £1.5m of bridging loans. 🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community. Register for free tickets at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk 🎟️ Commercial Property Expo is heading to Manchester on 4th November 2026! The UK's first must-attend event dedicated to the world of commercial real estate, investment, and development. Grab your free ticket at: https://commercialpropertyexpo.co.uk/ 🎟️ Annual Property Shoot is taking place on Friday 4th December in Derbyshire countryside, don't miss out: https://portal.propertydevelopershow.co.uk/annual-property-shoot.php 🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs: PDBC: £50 off a 12-month membership: A dedicated discount club that gives property developers & landlords access to exclusive deals, discounts, and preferential rates on the products and services you use regularly. Use code: PDS to secure the discount: https://pdbc.uk/ GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial: Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show  📱 Property Developer Show: https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/ https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow 00:00 Coming up 00:16 How he broke out of rent-to-rent 08:21 Property Developer Show 08:53 Commercial Property Expo 09:17 Why you need to be a bit delusional  11:02 How do you create that drive 17:45 What’s the secret to raising finance 21:53 £350k from 2 messages 27:10 The HMO that collapsed into the road 30:11 Annual Property Shoot Property Developer Buying Club 31:40 Are HMOs a strong model? 36:10 Advice to move from rent to rent to investing 38:12 How to get in touch  Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.

  6. Sep 18

    What The Planning Portal Data Actually Shows About UK Development Right Now | Jack Johnson: Ep 115

    Jack Johnson is Head of Land at TerraQuest and National Planning Portal, the platform through which virtually most planning applications in England and Wales is submitted. With a front-row seat to the data behind UK development, Jack sees what most developers don't: what's actually being submitted, where money is flowing, and what's separating the developers who are thriving from those who are treading water. 🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community. Register for free tickets at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk 🎟️ Commercial Property Expo is heading to Manchester on 4th November 2026! The UK's first must-attend event dedicated to the world of commercial real estate, investment, and development. Grab your free ticket at: https://commercialpropertyexpo.co.uk/ 🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs: PDBC: £50 off a 12-month membership: A dedicated discount club that gives property developers & landlords access to exclusive deals, discounts, and preferential rates on the products and services you use regularly. Use code: PDS to secure the discount: https://pdbc.uk/ GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial: Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show  TerraQuest: Find and assess land using exclusive data from national planning portal: https://www.terraquest.co.uk/ 📱 Property Developer Show: https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/ https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow Contact Jack: https://linkedin.com/in/jack-johnson-515a0333/ https://www.terraquest.co.uk/ 00:00 Coming up 00:22 What are you seeing at the front line of UK development  03:20 Energy, data centres & where the big money is moving 07:51 Property Developer Show 08:23 Commercial Property Expo 09:04 Planning Portal data: pre-covid vs now 15:26 How to make sites viable when margins have nearly disappeared  21:47 What makes successful SME developers 28:50 TerraQuest  26:17 PDBC 27:02 Pipeline thinking: why most developers get this wrong 33:55 Build costs and viability  36:54 Modular build, prefab & the future of construction in the UK 41:17 How to use TerraQuest for land sourcing and reach out to Jack Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.

  7. Sep 11

    He Turned a Derelict Georgian Estate Into an Aparthotel! 48 Years in Property | Ian Morton: Ep 114

    Ian Morton has spent 48 years in and around property, making him one of the most experienced voices in the UK development space. Specialising in heritage sites, Grade I and Grade II listed buildings, Ian has converted everything from Georgian merchant houses and country estates to schools, churches and a canal barge placed on a roundabout in Leeds. His apart-hotel Claremont in Leeds and the 7-year, three-phase conversion of Marske Hall in the Yorkshire Dales National Park stand as testaments to what's possible when vision, patience and deep expertise meet the right building. 🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community. Register for free tickets at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk 🎟️ Commercial Property Expo is heading to Manchester on 4th November 2026! The UK's first must-attend event dedicated to the world of commercial real estate, investment, and development. Grab your free ticket at: https://commercialpropertyexpo.co.uk/ 🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs: PDBC: £50 off a 12-month membership: A dedicated discount club that gives property developers & landlords access to exclusive deals, discounts, and preferential rates on the products and services you use regularly. Use code: PDS to secure the discount: https://pdbc.uk/ GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial: Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show  📱 Property Developer Show: https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/ https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow Contact Ian: https://linktr.ee/EliteMentoringGuild https://guildacademy.co.uk/ 00:00 Coming up 00:19 Heritage sites & why Ian loves them 01:44 Lessons from 48 years in the industry  04:10 Advice for your younger self 06:51 Property Developer Show 07:23 Commercial Property Expo 08:06 The canal boat on a roundabout  12:08 What separates successful developers  17:03 Claremont aparthotel  20:25 Biggest lessons of Ian’s career / Marske Hall  23:15 The Elite Mentoring Guild  27/28: COVID, Brexit & rising costs Property Developer Buying Club 36:32 34:49 How to price heritage projects  336:41 Building regs with listed buildings  45:19 How to get in touch with Ian Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.

  8. Sep 4

    How He Completed 23 Property Deals in 12 Months | Dan Cheetham: Episode 113

    Dan Cheetham is a property trader and investor who, in just 12 months, has completed 23 property deals. His approach? Buying stock that shouldn't be in auction in the first place, no heavy refurbs, no complicated developments, just smart buying, solid fundamentals, and an obsession with purchase price. Dan shares what it actually took to build that pipeline from a near-standing start. We get into his auction model in detail, how he prices risk on properties he's never seen and why he walked away from buy-to-let. If you want to learn about property trading, this is a must listen. 🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community. Register for free tickets at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk 🎟️ Commercial Property Expo is heading to Manchester on 4th November 2026! The UK's first must-attend event dedicated to the world of commercial real estate, investment, and development. Grab your free ticket at: https://commercialpropertyexpo.co.uk/ 🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs: PDBC: £50 off a 12-month membership: A dedicated discount club that gives property developers & landlords access to exclusive deals, discounts, and preferential rates on the products and services you use regularly. Use code: PDS to secure the discount: https://pdbc.uk/ GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial: Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show  TerraQuest: Find and assess land using exclusive data from national planning portal: https://www.terraquest.co.uk/ 📱 Property Developer Show: https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/ https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow 00:00 Coming up 00:15 How Dan built 23 deals in 12 months 04:21 Property Developer Show 04:57 Commercial Property Expo 05:37 The auction trading model 11:28 How Dan finds and analyses deals 15:03 The mindset shift from buy-to-let to trading 20:42 Ego, comparison, and staying in your lane 26:59 TerraQuest 27:26 Property Developer Buying Club 28:11 Why success is just doing boring things repeatedly 36:38 Advice if you want to start trading property 37:33 How to get in touch with Dan Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.

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Topics may include planning, economics, investment strategies, legal considerations, market trends, finance modelling and more. Engage in discussions, gain insights, and enhance your understanding of the ever-evolving property development landscape.

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