Welcome to #ANewLeaseOfLife, a sub-series of the devcast…podcast, where you’ll be learning how experts of the build to rent and alternative investment sectors have climbed the ladder of their professional careers.. 

Hosted by Nick Hammond, Head of Build to Rent at deverellsmith. 

Ryan is one of the Co-Founders of ‘Co-Liv’, a non-profit organization, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the co-living phenomenon, and is a partner in a number of upcoming co-living schemes across the US, Europe and Asia.

Learn more about Ryan and the world of Co-Living in this episode of #devcast…

In this very special edition of devcast..., our guest joined us from one of the epicentres of the global real estate market, the Big Apple... New York City. Andrew Deverell-Smith chats with the King of New York Real Estate no less, Ryan Serhant.

Ryan is an American real estate broker, bestselling author, producer, and star of Bravo’s two-time Emmy Nominated reality television series, Million Dollar Listing New York, and its spin-off, Sell It Like Serhant.

He is also the leading member of The Serhant Team—a New York based, bi-coastal real estate group that has consistently ranked as the #1 sales team in New York and among the top five teams nationwide.

He's a husband, father, wakes up at 4am, closes more sales in a day than most do in a lifetime and we’re very lucky to have about 2000 seconds of his time…

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? 

Listen to learn more.

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.