devcast...

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Brought to you by deverellsmith, the strategic recruitment consultancy to the property industry - devcast... is an audio series which holds exclusive and thought provoking interviews with innovators, ... more

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The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.

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November 24, 2025 How Ballymore is working to improve London's housing crisis
In this episode, we sit down with Steven Tennant, Managing Director of Development at Ballymore. We discuss his unique career path from a paperboy in Yorkshire to leading major projects across Europe, his candid views on the London property market, and why the current challenges are more complex than the global financial crisis.
Steven also shares insights into Ballymore's strategy, the critical issue of housing viability, and how the company is forging ahead with new partnerships and even establishing its own registered provider to deliver much-needed homes.
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40min
November 13, 2025 Estate agency careers and the Renters Reform Bill
In this episode:
✅ Career progression advice for agents
✅ Exit plans and equity deals for senior leaders
✅ The impact of Renters Reform
✅ Why the best talent matters more than ever
Key Takeaway: Work backwards when considering a career move - understand what you actually want before jumping ship. The COVID boom is over, and it's time to focus on quality operators.
This is where property meets people.

Connect with deverellsmith
Website: www.deverellsmith.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deverell-smith-recruitment/
#PropertyRecruitment #EstateAgency #CareerAdvice #PropertyMarket #RentersReform
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10min
October 23, 2025 Build, technical, or commercial? The 2025 construction hiring outlook
Trying to choose between build, technical, or commercial? Your career path in construction matters. In this quick update, our specialist recruiters map out the 2025 hiring landscape, revealing which roles are in high demand, the global hotspots for talent, and how to position yourself for success in the coming year.
#ConstructionRecruitment #CareerAdvice #BuildYourFuture
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7min
October 17, 2025 How I became a CFO at 29 to lead the future of sustainable house building
In this episode, we sit down with Katie Rogers, CFO at Greencore, who left a traditional accounting career at PwC to help shape the future of sustainable house building in the UK.
She shares her 15-year journey from Telford Homes auditor to CFO/COO, and dives into the challenges of property finance, scaling a business, and building homes that are both green and affordable.
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35min
October 14, 2025 How RAK Properties is redefining luxury real estate in the UAE
In this episode of devcast, we sit down with Sameh Muhtadi, CEO of RAK Properties, to explore how he’s reshaping luxury real estate in Ras Al Khaimah and beyond. From his early days as a civil engineer rebuilding airports to leading one of the UAE’s most dynamic developers, Sameh shares powerful lessons on leadership, brand-building, and the art of excellence.
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33min
October 06, 2025 Our place, our future: Dominic Richards on designing sustainable places | deverellsmith
What makes a community truly sustainable? Dominic Richards, chair of Our Place, joins Georgia on DevCast to discuss the philosophy behind sustainable placemaking, the failures of the planning system, and how housing can become a catalyst for social good.
Discover more about Deverellsmith here: https://www.deverellsmith.com/who-we-are/
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38min
October 02, 2025 The build-to-rent boom about to transform the UK property market
Build-to-rent currently represents just 2% of UK rental stock. Within three years, that figure is predicted to treble. In this candid discussion, property recruitment specialists Hannah Taylor and Tommy Lambourne explain what's driving the institutional landlord revolution and what it means for careers in rental living.
Discover why private landlords are exiting en masse, how hedge funds and pension funds are reshaping the sector, and why this creates unprecedented opportunities for property professionals willing to adapt.
For specialist rental living recruitment support: www.deverellsmith.com
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8min
September 22, 2025 People-first leadership: Managing Director reveals her business philosophy
In this episode of devcast, Ryan Doyle sits down with Polly Ogden Duffy, Managing Director at John D. Wood & Co., to explore her inspiring 20+ year career in estate agency.
Polly shares her journey from starting in property at 18, to leading one of London’s most established brands. She opens up about resilience, leadership in a competitive industry, balancing a demanding career with family life, and how personal challenges shaped her approach to work and people.
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45min
September 10, 2025 The secret to finding & keeping talent in the real estate industry
In this episode, Will and Tommy discuss the evolving landscape of real estate management. They delve into the impact of flexible working, the challenges of retaining top talent, and the significant wage inflation affecting the industry. They also explore new career paths, such as working client-side for developers, and the unique pressures of managing high-end properties. The podcast offers valuable insights into key industry challenges like the Building Safety Act and the need for better training programs to attract new talent.
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11min
August 21, 2025 A CFO's journey through leadership, motherhood & sustainable student accommodation
Guests
Vicky Skinner - CFO, Urbanest
Georgia Zambakides - Executive Director, deverellsmith
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1h 7min

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