RomaTalks

🎯 Meet Chloe Farrelly – Property entrepreneur, investor, event host, and mother of three, Chloe shares her journey navigating family, business, and property with energy and insight.

💡 Mum’s in Property – Chloe co-hosts the podcast Mum’s in Property with her close friend Jade, where they share real-life experiences of juggling motherhood and a career in property, building a community of like-minded women along the way.

🏘️ Property Passion & Flips – Growing up in a family rooted in construction, Chloe always knew she wanted to be a property developer. She dives into the challenges, barriers, and expectations she’s faced as a woman and mother in property, while sharing her hands-on experience flipping homes.

👷‍♀️ Hard Hats to Heels – Chloe recently launched Hard Hats to Heels in Sheffield, an inspiring event founded by Hayley Andrews, connecting women in property and creating opportunities to learn, network, and grow.

📺 Property Elevator Debut – Chloe made her TV debut on Sky’s Property Elevator, pitching her property deal to a panel of industry angels, including Hayley Andrews, showcasing her expertise, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit.

🎯 Behind YB Financial Advisory – Meet Paul Grace, director of YB Financial Advisory, as he shares his journey from 25 years in banking to launching his own advisory firm in the midst of COVID.

💡 From Banking to Business – With decades of experience in finance, Paul transformed his knowledge into YBFA, a business built on relationships, trust, and delivering value to clients. Discover the secrets behind the strong bonds YBFA forms with every client.

🤖 Tech, AI & the Market – Paul shares his insights on how technology and AI are shaping the financial advisory space, and what it means for clients and brokers alike.

🤝 Partnerships That Work – Learn what YBFA looks for in a lender partner, and how their collaboration with Roma exemplifies the power of strong, mutually beneficial relationships.

🏘️ Advice for Aspiring Brokers – Paul reveals the best ways to break into broking, sharing top tips from his years of experience to help newcomers succeed in a competitive market.

🎯 Behind DeskVal – Meet John and Sabina, the dynamic duo behind DeskVal, as they share their journey from individual success stories to launching an exciting PropTech tool

💡 From Backgrounds to Breakthrough – With John’s data-driven mindset and Sabina’s sharp industry insight, the pair combined their skills to create DeskVal, a game-changing automated valuation model (AVM) designed for today’s fast-paced property world

🤖 How DeskVal Works – Powered by AI and live data streams, DeskVal produces accurate, real-time valuations for any residential property type in the UK. It’s data-led, not human-led, offering speed, consistency, and clarity where traditional methods fall short.

🤝 Collaboration, Tenacity & Trust – Discover how John and Sabina’s partnership fuels the success of DeskVal and why shared values and mutual respect are at the core of everything they do.

🏘️ Tech, Property & Purpose – More than just a valuation tool, DeskVal is part of a larger movement to make property investment smarter, fairer, and more accessible.

🎯 Inside a Roma Case – High Street Regeneration with Isaac Maynard-Smith & Jay Habib - Join us as we dive into a real-life case with Roma borrower Isaac Maynard-Smith and Business Development Executive Jay Habib.

🏘️ Bringing the High Street Back to Life – Isaac approached Roma Finance with a unique case, a vacant high street property formerly home to a Mr Simms Sweet Shop, with the goal revitalise the space with a retail and residential conversion.

💡 Smart Transformation – With Roma’s support, Isaac converted the upper floors into a stylish Airbnb while restoring the sweet shop below, even working directly with Mr Simms to reopen the original store through a franchisee.

📈 Behind the Funding – Jay, who helped bring the deal over the line, breaks down how Roma supported the project from start to finish, offering insight into the funding process and collaborative approach.

🏗️ Regeneration, Funding & Community Impact – This is more than just a case study, it’s a look at how specialist finance can support meaningful property transformation. 

🎯 Meet George Tuffin – Senior Business Development Manager at Roma Finance, who’s been a driving force in the business for over 8 years, helping shape its success in the specialist lending space.

📚 A Journey Through Finance – From working with a packager and brokerage to joining Roma, George shares his path into the industry and how each step prepared him for his role today.

☕ An Unforgettable Interview – George recalls his early days at Roma, including a memorable 6am breakfast meeting with Managing Director Scott Marshall that marked the start of a new chapter.

🏡 Family-Focused & Driven – George opens up about the role his family plays in motivating him every day, and how that personal drive translates into his work and relationships with brokers.

🏎️ Life Outside of Work – In his spare time, George enjoys getting behind the wheel and taking his cars drifting, a hobby that keeps things fun when he’s off the clock.

🎥 From TV to Property Mentorship – Meet Martin Roberts, long-time host of Homes Under the Hammer and seasoned property expert, and Nicholas Wallwork, investor, mentor, and Property Angel on Property Elevator

🤝 How It All Started – Martin and Nicholas share the story of their friendship and how it evolved into a powerful partnership, leading to the creation of The Property Mentors, both a book and a TV show focused on guiding the next generation of investors.

🏘️ Top Advice for Aspiring Investors – They offer practical, real-world advice for anyone looking to build a career in property, covering mindset, mistakes to avoid, and what truly drives long-term success.

🗣️ Mentoring vs Training – They open up about whether they personally enjoy mentoring individuals or delivering structured property training and why.

🎯 Meet Finbarr Doyle – Founder & Managing Director of Procurement 4 House Builders (P4HB), a company revolutionising the procurement process for housebuilders.

🏗️ Building Through Adversity – Finbarr founded P4HB during the COVID lockdown, turning challenges into opportunities to streamline procurement in the property sector.

💼 Industry Expertise – With a strong background in property, Finbarr brings invaluable knowledge and experience to the table, helping developers and builders optimise their supply chains.

🔧 P4HB’s Mission – Combining procurement expertise, technical knowledge, and supply chain partnerships, P4HB provides a comprehensive solution designed to reduce costs and maximise profits.

🤖 The Future of Procurement – Finbarr shares his insights on how AI is set to impact material resourcing and what it means for the industry moving forward.

For all your FAST, FLEXIBLE & TRUSTED lending needs, visit: www.romafinance.co.uk

🎯 Meet Keith Richardson – Chief Financial Officer at Roma Finance, bringing a wealth of experience and a global perspective to the business.

💼 A Lifetime in Finance – Keith has spent his entire career in finance, working across multiple sectors and gaining invaluable expertise along the way.

🌍 Global Experience – His career has taken him across the world, including Russia, China, and India, giving him unique insights into international finance and business.

📈 Roma Then vs Now – Keith reflects on how Roma has evolved over the years, from its early days to the thriving lender it is today.

🏆 Proudest Moment – He shares his most rewarding achievement at Roma and what it means to him.

For all your FAST, FLEXIBLE & TRUSTED lending needs, visit: www.romafinance.co.uk

🎯 Meet Marcus Nanson – Director of NRG Resourcing, specialists in mortgage industry recruitment, with a deep understanding of what makes the right hire.

💼 Industry Expertise – With years of experience, Marcus shares insights into how the right personnel choices can make all the difference in hiring success.

📈 Career & Background – He discusses his journey in recruitment and how NRG Resourcing has become a trusted name in the mortgage industry.

💡 Hiring for Success – Why finding the perfect fit isn’t just about skills but also about culture, mindset, and long-term growth.

🚀 Tips for Newcomers – Marcus shares valuable advice for those starting out in the industry and how to stand out in a competitive market.

🎙️ Check out Marcus' podcast here – https://www.youtube.com/@nrg-resourcing 

For all your FAST, FLEXIBLE & TRUSTED lending needs, visit: www.romafinance.co.uk

🎯 Meet Alisha Chu – Senior BDM at Roma Finance, whose recent promotion showcases her dedication and expertise within the business and the industry.

📈 Climbing the Ranks – Alisha started at Roma as a case packager before advancing to BDM and now Senior BDM, proving hard work and passion lead to success.

💡 A Career Pivot – Initially studying to become a full-time accountant, Alisha found her true calling in the dynamic world of finance and lending.

🏡 Favourite Product Spotlight – She shares her top pick from the FLOW, GROW, PRO range and why it stands out for borrowers.

🧠 Always Learning – Outside of work, Alisha has taken on the challenge of learning Mandarin, expanding her skills beyond finance.