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The Housebuilders Podcast

Encouraging SMEs and the next generation

Season 1, Ep. 2

The host, Rupert Bates, Editorial Director of Show House magazine, is joined by Charles Worthington, Director at Lowden Construction, Daniel Norman, CEO at Aprao, Jonathan Kitching owner of Briahaze Homes and Dan Joyce, Lending Director at Close Brothers Property Finance, to discuss fundamental issues, including: 

  • The challenges that new and young developers face when attempting to advance in the industry and how to overcome them.
  • Supporting the next generation of developers to enhance their skills and experience. 
  • The barriers to tech-innovation and the growth of Proptech within the sector.


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