In this Q&A session, Property Funder host Michael Dean sits in the hot seat as Marketing Manager Davina Patel takes the reins to explore the remarkable journey of Avamore Capital. From its founding vision as a "three-year project" to becoming a billion-pound lender, Michael shares candid insights about building trust in volatile markets, revolutionizing property lending through technology, and why putting people first has been the secret to surviving Brexit, COVID, and everything in between. Discover how this specialist lender is using cutting-edge tech to transform the industry while never losing sight of the human element that drives real success.

Guest: Davina Patel, Marketing Manager, Avamore Capital

Guest Socials:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davina-patel-53b986253/

https://www.instagram.com/iamdavinaofficial/

Sponsored by:

Avamore Capital

https://avamorecapital.com

#SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #PropTech #FinTech #Leadership #Innovation #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateFinance #BusinessStrategy #TeamBuilding #Entrepreneurship #TechTransformation #LendingInnovation #SMEDevelopment #FinancialServices #StartupGrowth #CompanyCulture #TrustInBusiness #DigitalTransformation #PropertyFunder

In this lively catch-up episode, Michael Dean sits down with returning guests James McGregor (P10 Financial Group) and Jack Bristow (J3 Advisory) to talk all things property finance, insurance, and the realities of today’s development market. They dig into how businesses are adapting to tighter margins, shifting regulations, and changing talent dynamics—from managing cost bases to coping with the post-COVID work culture. Expect candid insights, laughs, and a few strong opinions on mergers, working from home, and why resilience (and communication) still make the best business strategy.

Guest Socials:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mcgregor-p10

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmbristow/

Sponsored by:

Avamore Capital

https://avamorecapital.com

#SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #Recruitment #SpecialistLending #Bridging #Development #Business #Leadership #Hiring #TalentAcquisition #FounderSyndrome #Headhunting #FinancialServices #CareerDevelopment #StartupGrowth #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateFinance #BusinessStrategy #TeamBuilding #Entrepreneurship

In this lively episode, Michael reunites with previous guests Andrew Robinson and Matthew Yasin for an update on their businesses, the evolving property finance market, and plenty of laughs along the way. From "Yasin-isms" to discussions on AI, market consolidation, and building strong advisory brands, the conversation covers the challenges and opportunities in specialist finance.

Guests:

Andrew Robinson, CEO of Arc & Co.

https://www.arcandco.com/

Matthew Yassin, MD of Aquilae Capital

https://aquilae-capital.com/

Sponsored by:

Avamore Capital

https://avamorecapital.com

#SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #Recruitment #SpecialistLending #Bridging #Development #Business #Leadership #Hiring #TalentAcquisition #FounderSyndrome #Headhunting #FinancialServices #CareerDevelopment #StartupGrowth #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateFinance #BusinessStrategy #TeamBuilding #Entrepreneurship

Host Michael Dean sits down with two leading figures in specialist finance recruitment: Stuart Hicks, founder and managing director of City and Capital, and Dan from Infintelligence. The conversation explores the evolution of the specialist lending market over the past decade, the challenges of founder syndrome in growing businesses, and how the talent pool has matured. They discuss the importance of embracing expertise, the impact of technology and AI on the industry, the potential for market consolidation, and share some dramatic placement stories from their recruitment careers. The episode offers valuable insights for both employers and candidates navigating the specialist finance sector.

Guests:

Dan Greenhalgh - Managing Director, Fintelligent

https://www.linkedin.com/in/realestatefinanceheadhunter/

Stuart Hicks - Founder and Managing Director, City and Capital Recruitment

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-hicks-fs1/

Sponsored by:

Avamore Capital

https://avamorecapital.com

#SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #Recruitment #SpecialistLending #Bridging #Development #Business #Leadership #Hiring #TalentAcquisition #FounderSyndrome #Headhunting #FinancialServices #CareerDevelopment #StartupGrowth #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateFinance #BusinessStrategy #TeamBuilding #Entrepreneurship

In this episode, host Michael Dean sits down with three key leaders from Avamore Capital: Ed Blundell (Head of Underwriting), Harry Yates (Head of Transactions and Structuring), and Adam Butler (Director of Sales and Marketing). They discuss their roles, the impact of technology on operations, leadership styles, personal branding, work-life balance, and advice for their younger selves. The conversation highlights the company's growth, efficiency improvements, and focus on structured solutions in property finance.

Guests: Ed Blundell, Harry Yates, Adam Butler.

Sponsored by: Avamore Capital

https://avamorecapital.com

#SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #Broker #MortgageBroker #Finance #PropertyDevelopment #PropertyDevelopers #Bridging #Development #Refurbishment #Business #InspirationalLeaders #Inspiring #Motivation

Back with Marcus and Colin for a tactical cut on personal branding that actually converts — and a frank read on the UK valuation landscape. Marcus hammers home authenticity: be the same person online and in the room. Colin explains why he posts when he has something to say (not to feed the algorithm), how humour and professionalism can coexist, and why engaging content beats paid reach. Then they pull back the curtain on valuations in 2024–25: inflated vendor expectations from the Covid era, lender inconsistency, and why comps and underwriting discipline matter more than ever.

#SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #Broker #MortgageBroker #Finance #PropertyDevelopment #PropertyDevelopers #Bridging #Development #Refurbishment #Business #InspirationalLeaders #Inspiring #Motivation

Sponsored by:

Avamore Capital

https://avamorecapital.com

Recruiter Marcus Nansen (NRG Resourcing) and valuer-turned-founder Colin Horton (Projects & Co) get straight about ethical hiring, why some BDMs hop jobs, and what it takes to build a valuation firm that wins work against legacy players. Marcus lays out how he “fell into” recruitment after 2008 and rebuilt around people-first process. Colin shares the LinkedIn tactics that opened doors and the operational lessons from scaling fast. Expect practical takes on retention, team structure, and how not to torch relationships in a small market.

#SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #Broker #MortgageBroker #Finance #PropertyDevelopment #PropertyDevelopers #Bridging #Development #Refurbishment #Business #InspirationalLeaders #Inspiring #Motivation

Sponsored by:

Avamore Capital

https://avamorecapital.com

In this special retrospective episode of the Property Funder Podcast, we take a deep dive into the wealth of wisdom shared by our guests over the course of the series. This episode is a heartfelt reflection on the timeless question posed to each of our guests: "What advice would you give your younger self?" By revisiting these insightful responses, we’ve curated a collection of powerful, thought-provoking, and actionable "nuggets of wisdom".

#SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #Broker #MortgageBroker #Finance #PropertyDevelopment #PropertyDevelopers #Bridging #Development #Refurbishment #Business #InspirationalLeaders #Inspiring #Motivation

Sponsored by:

Avamore Capital

https://avamorecapital.com