In this, the final episode of the ‘Developer Diaries’ podcasts series, Ben talks about the various ‘tricks of trade’ he has learnt from refurbishing property over the last 20 years, including:

• Three key traits required to build a multi-million pound property business
• The importance of balance when designing a space
• Capitalising on under-utilised space
• Legally exploiting the planning system to add significant value
• The art of negotiation
• What to do when things go wrong!

As well as all of the above, Ben also gives his latest thoughts on the market and where he sees it going over the next 6-12 months.

In this episode Ben is joined by Rick Hollingsworth, Senior Structured Finance Manager at Octane Capital. Together they discuss all things finance related, including:  how to borrow money as a first time developer, the difference between bridging and development finance, why cash isn’t always king and how to maximise your return on capital.

Rick has worked in the finance industry for over two decades and brings a huge amount of experience to the conversation, shining a light on one of the most important parts  of the property development process.

Rick can be reached via www.octanecapital.co.uk

In this episode Ben is joined by Rebecca Rinn, a Partner at Streathers LLP, who specialises in all things leasehold.

Rebecca and Ben talk at length about lease extensions, types of tenure, collective enfranchisement, licence to alters and ways to monetise leases, along with much, much more!

This episode is particularly informing and really goes into the detail on one of the most important aspects of residential property.