Ep 68 | How PropTech & FinTech are Transforming Property Development with Michael Bristow

Apr 10, 2024

Michael Bristow, CEO of CrowdProperty and a powerhouse in the PropTech and FinTech space, shares his journey in property development. He discusses how data analytics and emotional intelligence intersect in leadership. Bristow highlights the transformative role of technology in democratizing real estate investments and streamlining funding during crises like COVID-19. He also delves into the challenges of peer-to-peer lending and emphasizes the necessity of reliable funding sources for small developers navigating today’s housing market.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Foundations of Success in Property Lending

02:52 • 5min

Balancing Numbers and Relationships in Leadership

08:00 • 2min

Bridging Sports and Property Ventures

10:18 • 17min

Navigating the Challenges of Peer-to-Peer Lending

27:05 • 3min

Funding Challenges and Innovations in Property Development

30:22 • 15min

The Importance of Management in Property Development

45:32 • 19min

In this episode, Saam speaks to Michael Bristow - CEO of CrowdProperty, the UK’s leading specialist property development lending platform.

Mike has built an 8-figure personal property portfolio and a portfolio of over 25 PropTech, FinTech and tech businesses with multiple £100m+ exits to date.

He was named 'Entrepreneur of the Year' in 2020 and 'Business Person of the Year' in 2022 at the Midlands Business Awards, a national finalist in 'Tech Entrepreneur of the Year' in the renowned Go:Tech Awards 2022.

He is also a founding board member of the Innovate Finance 36H Fintech Group and sits on the Pi Labs Investment Committee (Europe’s most prolific specialist proptech venture capital fund) as a voting member and is an LP in Funds I, II & III and a mentor to portfolio businesses.

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This episode is sponsored by PLMD Group.

PLMD Group is made up of PLMD Development, PLMD Estate Management and PLMD Capital.

PLMD Group provide expertise in real estate development combined with asset management. With more than 70 Build to Rent(BTR) properties and £20M+ assets under management, their extensive knowledge of local planning policies have resulted in a strong track record turning liabilities into valuable assets.

PLMD also help UK & overseas investors looking for value-add properties and ground-up green developments in the UK residential market, build to rent sector in London & its suburbs.

The group delivers value through a fusion of experience, innovative design, imagination, hands-on management and sustainable resources.

Find out more about PLMD Group here.

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Saam has 20 years of experience in residential & commercial property, sales, lettings, management and finance. Saam was a founding member of a Property Finance Provider which grew its fund from £0 to £300m. He also founded Merryoaks Property Finance in 2021 to provide bespoke property finance to investors & developers and launched Property People in 2018 to connect with investors and developers across the country to share valuable information and stories.

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