The PBK Podcast

Ben Richards has spent over 20 years working across architecture, engineering and property development, from major residential developments with the Berkeley Group to projects ranging from £50,000 refurbishments to £1 billion mixed-use schemes.

As the Founder of AURA Architecture & Interiors and Development Director at XP Property, Ben has built a career around combining great design with commercial thinking.

In this episode, Ben breaks down what separates a good development from a great one, where developers are leaving money on the table, how design can increase value, and the biggest mistakes investors make when working with architects.

We also get into what really happens behind the scenes of a development, how technology is changing the industry, and the UK property trends investors should be paying attention to.

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He bought 15 properties in just 9 months, built a £1.3 million portfolio, and raised over £1.3 million in private investor finance. But despite all of that success, Tej Singh made an unexpected decision… he shifted his focus from property to buying businesses.

In this episode, we explore why.

Tej shares the lessons he learned scaling in property, what most investors get wrong, how he evaluates opportunities today, and why acquiring cash-flowing businesses has become his preferred investment strategy.

Whether you’re looking to build wealth through property, entrepreneurship or business acquisitions, this conversation is packed with practical insights on investing, risk, private finance and long-term wealth creation.

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With over 850 property purchases under his belt and a portfolio built on long-term investing, Adam Lawrence shares the principles that have helped him navigate every stage of the UK property market.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Why Adam still believes vanilla buy-to-lets are one of the best investment strategies despite many claiming they’re “dead.”
  
  
• His honest thoughts on the current UK property market, including why London is struggling while other regions continue to perform.
  
  
• The biggest mistakes new investors make when analysing deals.
  
  
• Why property deal analysis is more of an art than a science.
  
  
• How he scaled from remortgaging his own home to being involved in over 850 property purchases.
  
  
• Why the buy, refurbish, refinance and hold strategy has stood the test of time.
  
  
• What he’d do if he were starting again today.
  
  

Whether you’re looking to buy your first investment property or scale an existing portfolio, this conversation is packed with practical insights from someone who’s spent over a decade building wealth through property.

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In this episode, I sit down with PBK Community member Rocksea Ogefere, a banker turned property developer, to discuss his journey into property investing, the lessons he’s learned from costly mistakes, and why he continues to invest despite rising interest rates, stamp duty increases, and higher build costs.

With over 8 years in financial services and an active property portfolio, Rocksea shares the mindset shifts, financial lessons, and real-world experiences that have shaped his journey so far.

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In this episode, we sit down with James, a property developer who has spent over two decades building a successful career across construction, property development, and high-end residential projects.

Starting out as an M&E subcontractor in his early teens, James worked his way through site management, project management, and client-facing roles, learning every aspect of the construction industry before building his own development company from the ground up.

Today, James specialises in delivering new-build housing schemes across Kent and South London, with a focus on developments that enhance local communities and stand the test of time. Alongside his development business, he also operates a dedicated construction company that delivers projects for fellow developers.

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In this episode, we sit down with a former banker, Chartered Accountant, and multi six-figure investor to unpack the real strategy behind building wealth in your 20s and beyond.

From buying her first property at 24 after saving over £60,000, to building a multi six-figure stock portfolio, this conversation breaks down the mindset, sacrifices, and financial discipline required to create long-term freedom.

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Grant went from renting out rooms in house shares at 17 years old to selling some of the most expensive homes in the UK. Over the last 20 years, he’s built one of the strongest personal brands in property, earning titles such as “The UK’s Number 1 Agent”, “London’s Coolest Agent” and a “Superstar Agent” by the Financial Times.

In this conversation, we break down what’s really happening in the London property market right now, why Prime Central London is struggling, the areas still seeing huge demand, and the marketing strategies helping homes sell over asking price.

We also dive into personal branding, off-market sales, record-breaking deals, ego in business, and how social media has changed luxury real estate forever.

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We sat down with Jason Perry to talk about one of the most misunderstood boroughs in London.

From the perception that Croydon is unsafe, to the reality of what is actually happening behind the scenes, this conversation goes deeper than headlines. We discuss housing, development, and what it really takes to build in a borough that people often get wrong.

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Patricia Ogunfeibo is a former solicitor-turned property investor, developer and educator. As the founder of Property Money Tree, she helps landlords and investors unlock hidden value in their portfolios through smart legal strategy, development insight and over 30 years in property. In this episode she gives a breakdown of the new Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (which received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025) — explaining what it means for landlords and renters alike.

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Kristoffer Dalziel moved from Scotland to Newcastle in 2021 with no network, starting a career in accountancy.
He began with £50k turnkey buy-to-lets. Today? 100 +properties. £13M portfolio valuation.
Founder of Dalziel Ventures Ltd, Kristoffer has become one of the North East’s most active sourcers and brokers — working with domestic and international investors, business owners, professional athletes and high-level executives.

In this episode, we break down:

• Building credibility in a new city from scratch
  
  
• Scaling a portfolio while sourcing at volume
  
  
• Using accounting knowledge (including experience at PwC) to structure bridging finance properly
  
  

And much more!

If you’re serious about scaling in today’s market — this episode will sharpen your thinking.

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