How Valter Pontes Built a Global Property Portfolio

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Meet Valter Pontes, the property investor who turned local deals into an international property portfolio spanning the UK, Portugal, USA and beyond. Valter’s journey is a masterclass in systems, strategy, and scaling. He didn’t just grow his portfolio, he built a...

Why the Future of Housebuilding Depends on SME Developers

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In a housing market facing growing pressure, the UK’s future depends not only on large-scale housebuilders but also on the ingenuity and resilience of SME developers. At the upcoming Property Developer Show in Birmingham, Rosey Cassidy, director of Cassidy Homes, will...

Why Property Staging Could Be the Game-Changer for Your Next Sale

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In today’s slow-moving property market, every edge counts. Whether you’re a seasoned property developer or just getting started, property staging might be the key you’re overlooking. And there’s no better person to learn from than Claire Wainwright, founder of...

The Truth About Being a Builder-Developer: Lessons from Steve Hammond of New Home Company

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From luxury homes to multi-unit developments, Steve shares what most don’t talk about, risk, failure, and finding your place in the property market. Builder vs. developer: the mental and financial reality Steve Hammond, Director of New Home Company, has built a career...

Building a £250m Property Pipeline: The Untold Story of Dorian Payne

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How one of Wales’ fastest-growing developers started with nothing but drive and built a purpose-led business with real impact. Starting a property business at 16: Dorian Payne’s unconventional path At just 16 years old, Dorian Payne launched his first lettings agency,...

What Property Developers Need to Know About Finance

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We caught up with Sonia Mann from Roma Finance, who’s joining us as a speaker a the Bristol Property Developer Show on 30th April, to talk all things funding, finance myths, and a few unexpected deals along the way. Sonia Mann is the Head of Field Sales and part of...