This Property Life Podcast
The Property Finance Survival Tactics for UK Developers in the 2025 Market with Michael Dean
Published: 3 December 2025 at 05:00 Europe/London
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In this episode of This Property Life, host Sarah Blaney speaks with Michael Dean, co-founder of Avamore Capital, about the current challenges facing UK property developers.
What You'll Learn:
- Why do smaller and mid-sized developers have more room for creative deal structuring
- The importance of flexibility and negotiation when working with landowners
- What funders are really looking for in today’s market
- How to identify the right landowners for JV or deferred payment deals
- Strategies to stay resilient and invest smartly in a challenging property climate
Timestamps
[02:34] - Michael’s Background
[05:36] - Build Cost Inflation, Slow Sales, And Landowner Expectations
[09:00] - Why Small-To-Mid Deals Offer More Flexibility
[14:38] - Deferred Payments, Overage, Jv Agreements
[21:49] - Finding The Right Landowners: Motivated & Pressurised Sellers
[29:44] - Operator Vs. Discretionary Developer Mentality
[34:24] - Outlook On Interest Rates And The Market Bottom
[42:42] - Political Risks And Budget Speculations
[45:27] - Final Thoughts & Getting In Touch
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