{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/668cf190d6a41d01e73b3ad6/692d4991426af84c6d113ad3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Property Finance Survival Tactics for UK Developers in the 2025 Market with Michael Dean","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/668cf190d6a41d01e73b3ad6/1764575416867-69ff99ed-99aa-4a01-9ee6-07f791fa8e31.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Ready to grow your property business without the hype? Start your free two-month membership trial with This Property Life today! <a href=\"https://bit.ly/this-propertylife-memebership\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/this-propertylife-memebership</a></p><p>——————————————————————</p><p>In this episode of <em>This Property Life</em>, host <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpropertyandbusiness/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sarah Blaney</a> speaks with <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/propertyfunder/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Dean</a>, co-founder of <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/avamore-capital/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Avamore Capital</a>, about the current challenges facing UK property developers. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Why do smaller and mid-sized developers have more room for creative deal structuring</li><li>The importance of flexibility and negotiation when working with landowners</li><li>What funders are really looking for in today’s market</li><li>How to identify the right landowners for JV or deferred payment deals</li><li>Strategies to stay resilient and invest smartly in a challenging property climate</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>[02:34] - Michael’s Background</p><p>[05:36] - Build Cost Inflation, Slow Sales, And Landowner Expectations</p><p>[09:00] - Why Small-To-Mid Deals Offer More Flexibility</p><p>[14:38] - Deferred Payments, Overage, Jv Agreements</p><p>[21:49] - Finding The Right Landowners: Motivated &amp; Pressurised Sellers</p><p>[29:44] - Operator Vs. Discretionary Developer Mentality</p><p>[34:24] - Outlook On Interest Rates And The Market Bottom</p><p>[42:42] - Political Risks And Budget Speculations</p><p>[45:27] - Final Thoughts &amp; Getting In Touch</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by:</strong></p><p>Visit <a href=\"https://thispropertylife.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thispropertylife.co.uk</a> for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Michael Dean Socials:</strong></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/propertyfunder/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/propertyfunder/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/property_funder/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/property_funder/</a></li><li>LinkedIn (Company): <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/avamore-capital/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/avamore-capital/</a></li><li>Instagram (Company): <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/avamorecapital/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/avamorecapital/</a></li><li>Instagram (Podcast): <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thepfppodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/thepfppodcast/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow This Property Life Podcast on Socials:</strong></p><ul><li>Website:<a href=\"https://thispropertylife.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://thispropertylife.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Apple: <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/this-property-life-podcast/id1540075591\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/this-property-life-podcast/id1540075591</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Spotify: <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/6ULlN2eRKWojGRAkiSa0mZ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://open.spotify.com/show/6ULlN2eRKWojGRAkiSa0mZ</a>&nbsp;</li><li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>","author_name":"This Property Life"}