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. APR 16

    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 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 yasm...

    1h 24m
  2. APR 2

    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 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 yasm...

    1h 15m
  3. MAR 19

    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 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 yasm...

    1h 29m
  4. MAR 5

    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 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 yasm...

    1h 26m
  5. FEB 19

    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 yasm...

    1h 22m
  6. 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 yasm...

    1h 31m
  7. 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 yasm...

    1h 7m
  8. 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 yasm...

    1h 13m

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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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