The Return: Property & Investment Podcast
Anna Clare HarperThe Return is a podcast for property investors and developers who want to get UK housing deals done, even in a tough market.
Getting homes built is harder than ever. Planning delays, rising construction costs, funding gaps and shifting market conditions stop most projects before they start.
Learn from investors, developers and policymakers discussing what's happening in the UK housing market rig... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 187 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessSelf-ImprovementInvestingEducation | |||
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Build-to-Rent was meant to fix Britain’s housing crisis.
Then everything changed:
• Interest rates rose.
• Build costs jumped.
• New regulations hit.
And suddenly, the pipeline slowed.
That’s when Single-Family Housing stepped in.... more
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The Return - Format Update
A quick note from Anna on what is changing and why.
After putting a question out to listeners on LinkedIn, a few clear themes came back - so we’re making changes.
From next month, The Return becomes a mo... more
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Most property developments run late, over budget, or both.
Not because developers are lazy.
Because they’re running projects without systems.
Anjuim Moied approached development differently.
Before property, he ran businesses.
So wh... more
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If you're a developer trying to get homes built right now, you're stuck between two impossible choices:
Pay what the landowner needs and lose money on the build. Or offer what the numbers say you can afford - and watch the deal die. more
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- Charlotte Yonge
Excellent podcast
Apple Podcasts5Ceryonge
United Kingdom8 months ago - A go-to
The Return has become one of my default listens for clear thinking about property in the context of the wider economy. The format is tight, the questions are direct, and the takeaways are practical. The book recommendations add real value; I still refer to and recommend Algorithms to Live By. Guest quality is consistently very high. The Martin Wolf episode stood out for me for the clarity it brought to housing economics and tax. Serious property folks who look beyond bricks and mortar, and who c... more
Apple Podcasts5AlexU ReviewUnited Kingdom9 months ago - Very informative
Really enjoy listening to Anna quiz her amazing line up of guests. She knows her stuff - no hiding behind jargon here!
Apple Podcasts5Vegemite2018United Kingdom9 months ago - Essential for anyone in UK resi
Excellent guests, she gets straight to the point with them. Gives an honest assessment of the U.K. market.
Apple Podcasts5Justin Teutsch
United States10 months ago - The Return…
Fab podcast series, great guests and great conversations that not only delve into the industry but also discuss on a more personal level the experience of being part of the industry and navigating a path through. Fab resource for all.
Apple Podcasts5S@S31United Kingdom10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #161 | United Kingdom/Business/Investing |
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The content centers on UK housing, property investment, and development, with a strong emphasis on practical deal-making under a challenging market. Episodes commonly unpack real-life case studies, funding structures, planning reform, and risk management, often featuring lenders, housing providers, policy makers, and developers. A standout trait is the sustained focus on how policy, finance, and delivery intersect to unlock affordable housing and scalable projects, making it a practical resource for investors, developers, and proptech-adjacent professionals navigating UK housing delivery.
Noteworthy is the blend of public-private partnership insights, housing policy context, and lender perspectives, which helps listeners understand not jus... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Anjuim Moied
2. Ben Mackett
3. Sophie White
4. James Scott
5. Gavin Barwell
6. Andy Hulme
7. Nicola Haigh
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