Property Developer Show - The Podcast

Dion Ferra’s journey took him from labourer, to mechanic and now property developer. Left homeless at 17, Dion quietly built a portfolio of social housing stock while running his own mechanic business with 500 clients. 

Dion breaks down the differences between investing and developing, why ground-up is a completely different game full of trap doors most people don't see coming. We get into the importance of team, killing your ego, building agent relationships, joint ventures, daily routines, and why if you think you're going to make quick money in property, you've already got it wrong. 

🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community
Register for free tickets at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk

🎟️ Commercial Property Expo is heading to Manchester on 4th November 2026! The UK's first must-attend event dedicated to the world of commercial real estate, investment, and development.
Grab your free ticket at: https://commercialpropertyexpo.co.uk/

🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs:

PDBC: £50 off a 12-month membership: A dedicated discount club that gives property developers & landlords access to exclusive deals, discounts, and preferential rates on the products and services you use regularly. Use code: PDS to secure the discount: https://pdbc.uk/

GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial: Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show 

📱 Property Developer Show:
https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/
https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow
https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show
https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow

00:00 Mechanic to property developer
02:25 How a passive portfolio let him walk away from his business
04:38 Property Developer Show
05:13 The mindset that removed the fear of starting over
09:55 Lessons learned from becoming a developer
16:15 What makes a successful property developer?
19:00 Big plans, land and Cambridge
20:16 How do you finance projects
23:18 Sourcing strategy
27:00 Property Developer Show & PDBC
28:21 Biggest challenges developers face
32:45 Top advice for aspiring property developers
39:20 Where to start if you’re new to development 
42:00 How to get in touch 

Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.

John Howard has completed more than 4,500 property deals over a property investing and development career spanning more than 40 years.

Best known for his appearances on Property Elevator and his decades of experience in the UK property market, John joins us for this special bonus episode of To The Point to answer seven quick-fire questions. From what he'd do if he were starting again today to his favourite property strategy and the lessons he's learned along the way, this episode is packed with insights from one of the UK's most experienced property investors.

Watch John's full interview here:

🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community.
Register for free tickets at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk

🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs:

PDBC: £50 off a 12-month membership: A dedicated discount club that gives property developers & landlords access to exclusive deals, discounts, and preferential rates on the products and services you use regularly. Use code: PDS to secure the discount: https://pdbc.uk/

Property Filter: 8-day free trial + 50% off your first month: Find motivated sellers, spot profitable deals fast, and get ahead of your competition: https://register.property-filter.co.uk/PDS

GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial: Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show 

TerraQuest: Find and assess land using exclusive data from national planning portal: https://www.terraquest.co.uk/

📱 Property Developer Show:
https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/
https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow
https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show
https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow

00:00 Coming up
00:13 Property Developer Show
00:49 If you were starting in property again today, what would you focus on? 
01:31 How did you learn about property?
01:58 What is your favourite property strategy?
02:14 How did you do your first deal?
03:10 The best property or business books
03:51 Which 3 property people inspire you most?
05:03 Your dream dinner part: 4 people, dead or alive

Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.

Bernadette Anderson is an award-winning property developer and investor based in London. From navigating down valuations and tight auction deadlines to managing development finance in one of London's most competitive boroughs, Bernadette brings a level of rigour and resilience to her deals that most developers never achieve.

We get into the Richmond development that won her the award, a project that included two down valuations, both successfully challenged and a final valuation of £900,000 on a property purchased at auction for £474,500. We also talk about what it actually takes to overcome analysis paralysis and take action and what the common traits of award winners are.

🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community.
Register for free tickets at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk

🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs:

PDBC: £50 off a 12-month membership: A dedicated discount club that gives property developers & landlords access to exclusive deals, discounts, and preferential rates on the products and services you use regularly. Use code: PDS to secure the discount: https://pdbc.uk/

Property Filter: 8-day free trial + 50% off your first month: Find motivated sellers, spot profitable deals fast, and get ahead of your competition: https://register.property-filter.co.uk/PDS

GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial: Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show 

TerraQuest: Find and assess land using exclusive data from national planning portal: https://www.terraquest.co.uk/

📱 Property Developer Show:
https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/
https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow
https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show
https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow

Contact Bernadette:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadette-anderson-3a688aa/

00:00 Coming Up
00:20 The award winning deal
06:37 Property Developer Show & PDBC
08:18 Getting the same valuer to reverse his decision
14:45 Going £60k over budget and why it didn't matter
17:00 How to avoids analysis paralysis
18:06 Why property courses are not the same as action
21:17 Mindset, and building a life worth living
28:26 Property Investor Awards alumni role
35:54 TerraQuest
36:21 What are the traits of award winners 
37:42 The real reason she keeps going

Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.

Paul Ribbons has spent four decades investing in UK property as a property trader, buying unmodernised houses on the open market and selling them on at auction. With more than 850 deals completed and two full boom-and-bust cycles behind him, Paul has seen this market from every angle. In this episode, he explains what actually causes a property crash and what four decades of hindsight taught him about reading the market instead of following the crowd.

We get into where prices go next, how stamp duty, affordability changes and government backstops are reshaping demand. He unpacks the "transfer of wealth" behind the buy-to-let boom and the commercial valuation trap catching out boutique HMO investors. Paul also shares his auction playbook and the three things he looks for in every deal, circumstances, timing and leverage.

🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community.
Register for free tickets at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk

🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs:

PDBC: £50 off a 12-month membership: A dedicated discount club that gives property developers & landlords access to exclusive deals, discounts, and preferential rates on the products and services you use regularly. Use code: PDS to secure the discount: https://pdbc.uk/

Property Filter: 8-day free trial + 50% off your first month: Find motivated sellers, spot profitable deals fast, and get ahead of your competition: https://register.property-filter.co.uk/PDS

GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial: Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show 

TerraQuest: Find and assess land using exclusive data from national planning portal: https://www.terraquest.co.uk/

📱 Property Developer Show:
https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/
https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow
https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show
https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow

Contact Paul:
Email: paul@paulribbons.com
https://linkedin.com/in/paul-ribbons-31019229/

00:00 Coming up
00:25 Property market mechanics & the lending shift
04:12 Property Developer Show & PDBC
05:52 Why the 2022 crash never happened
08:39 Is UK property now “too stable"?
11:30 Stamp duty, affordability & government stimulus
16:25 The best long-term play: vanilla buy-to-let
22:35 The boutique lending & commercial valuation trap
25:21 TerraQuest
25:49 Property trading 
38:00 Winning at auction: stock, auctioneer, timing
40:35 Finding deals
48:50 Biggest regret & advice for starting out
51:50 How to get in touch with Paul

Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.

Scott Williams & Shane Traynor have been building a new business from scratch and this is what the first 9 months looked like.

In this episode, we document the real behind-the-scenes of launching the Property Developer Buying Club (PDBC), a membership club giving SME developers, landlords and property professionals access to exclusive discounts, deals and preferential rates on the products and services they already use day-to-day. From onboarding members and building supplier partnerships to setting up systems and making difficult decisions, this is the reality of building a property business.

🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community.
Register for free tickets at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk

🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs:

PDBC: £50 off a 12-month membership: A dedicated discount club that gives property developers & landlords access to exclusive deals, discounts, and preferential rates on the products and services you use regularly. Use code: PDS to secure the discount: https://pdbc.uk/

Property Filter: 8-day free trial + 50% off your first month: Find motivated sellers, spot profitable deals fast, and get ahead of your competition: https://register.property-filter.co.uk/PDS

GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial: Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show

TerraQuest: Find and assess land using exclusive data from national planning portal: https://www.terraquest.co.uk/

📱 Property Developer Show:
https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/
https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow
https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show
https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow

00:00 Where the business idea came from
03:39 How we built early momentum (getting started)
9:20 Property Developer Show
10:05 Cont: getting started
13:50 Finding the right business partner
22:47 PDBC
23:44 The biggest challenge so far 
40:18 Marketing & what’s working
47:26 TerraQuest
47:52 The next 3 months

Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.