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Ellen Prenderville is Director, BTR Consultancy – Ireland at LIV Consult, a leading specialist Build to Rent consultancy. Internationally, LIV Consult is currently advising on over £8bn GDV, 35,000+ Build to Rent (Multifamily) units on the most iconic city centre developments, commuter belt town centre schemes and regeneration masterplans. Ellen’s team advises on development consultancy, market analysis, operational strategy, project delivery, feasibility studies, viability, lifecycle modelling, branding and much more. She work with a significant network of like-minded consultants, funders, developers and designers.”

At Navana, Katherine leads the specialist BTR division, providing end-to-end consultancy advice and management services to developer, operator, investor and institutional clients. She has a keen focus on how shifting resident behaviours and lifestyles are impacting the sector, in addition to how technology can be harnessed to drive operational effectiveness and efficiency.

Highly connected  and a true mentor (Bisnow claim that Susan is the most connected woman in real estate), Susan offers her top tips and advice on how to build your network in Real Estate. The episode explores why it’s important to listen to young talent within the industry; empowering junior professionals to shift perspective and move the needle.  

What should leaders do to attract a more diverse talent pool? Why should customer service be at the forefront of a firm’s strategy? What can you do to accelerate the industry’s evolution? 

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Nick is joined by Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association.

Ben has over 18 years in the property sector. He was previously the Managing Director at TDS, where he was responsible for running the largest tenancy deposit scheme in Northern Ireland. He then moved to Touchstone as the Operations Director, responsible for their PRS operations. At present, Ben is the Chief Executive of the largest trade body for landlords in the UK, the NRLA. Responsible for improving the image of landlords, creating a private sector that is fair for landlords and tenants and helping our members be the best they can, through information, training and accreditation.

Daniel’s renowned expertise, creativity and ability to make things happen has culminated in the sale of some of the world’s most expensive homes, with close to $4 Billion in sales to-date. 

He was one of the first agents to harness the power of social media where he has built an online real estate community and supports young professionals navigate the industry.

First in the series is Tim Stephen, Director at Community Utilities, Nick learns what a career looks like after 20 years’ experience in the industry. Tim’s specialised in the alternative real estate industry working for key companies including Bilfinger GVA and Empiric Student Property. Join Nick as Tim reveals his professional and ultimately unique journey through the sector.

Manhattan Loft Corporation are the property pioneers who brought loft-living to London. Luring exceptional living space from former factories and derelict warehouses, they created the cutting-edge lifestyle that showed the way forward by repurposing the past. Today, MLC continue to define how 21st century London lives.

Currently installed across the USA, Phil is spearheading SmartRents global strategy and is looking to emulate the technology across the build to rent, PRS, purpose-built student accommodation & housing association markets across the UK & Europe.

Black Lives Matter movement as well as Pride form a symbiotic relationship because of the Stonewall riots. It’s clear that now, more than ever, the industry must come together to create a more inclusive workforce and empower those who fall into  minority groups.

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Patrick Franco is Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director of the Company. He joined Foxtons as chief operating officer in 2015 and has since been responsible for key elements of the Company's operations. He is also executive sponsor of the Foxtons LGBTQ+ network. Prior to Foxtons, Patrick was chief operating officer of Credit Suisse Asset Management UK. He also serves as a trustee of Global Heritage Fund.

Dom Scott joined Foxtons in 2004, where he cultivated a reputation for successfully managing a variety of teams and projects before progressing in 2012 to become the youngest director within the Foxtons group. Three years later he was promoted to the role of Managing Director of Alexander Hall, where he is now directly responsible for running all areas of a directly authorised regulated business.

As an industry leader he enjoys working with a social mobility charity that helps young people acquire the skills they need to further their careers; works as an ally to the ‘Foxtons LGBTQ+’  and ‘Women@Foxtons’ networks; and is also a member of the ‘Women’s Executive Finance Forum’. He plays an active role in mentoring people from all backgrounds and is the co-founder of the ‘Afro Foxtons network’, which actively works to help its members share stories, develop skills and become stronger candidates for future opportunities.