In this week’s episode of Property Developer Show – The Podcast, we sit down with Adriana Cafasso, a driven law graduate who made the bold leap into property and scaled her portfolio to an impressive £2,000,000 by the age of 25.

Adriana’s story is anything but typical. After completing her law degree, she quickly realised her passion lay elsewhere with a burning entrepreneurial spirit. What followed was a whirlwind journey into the world of property development, one fuelled by relentless hard work, clear strategy, and the courage to take risks early.

Behind the scenes: challenges, sacrifices & strategy

This episode dives into what it really took to grow a portfolio from scratch. Adriana opens up about the long hours, the pressure, and the moments she questioned everything. She talks us through her transition from early refurb projects to taking on a 22-bed HMO, and how each step challenged her to grow not just as a developer, but as a business owner.

Advice for beginners and ambitious developers

If you’re in the early stages of your property journey, or you’re trying to scale with more focus, this conversation delivers practical advice you can actually use. Adriana shares how she approaches mindset, how she structures her projects, and what it really means to “work smart” in this industry. She also dives into how she’s navigated joint ventures and pushed through the toughest moments, the kind no one talks about publicly.

This isn’t just another success story, it’s an honest look at the grit behind the growth. Adriana’s journey is full of lessons for anyone serious about making property work for them. Listen now on your favourite platform and make sure to subscribe on YouTube for more real stories from developers on the rise.