Episode 106

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Published on:

18th Mar 2026

EP106 Broker Growth Unleashed with Saam Lowni

Michael Dean sits down with Saam Lowni, founder and director of Maryoaks, to talk about scaling a specialist finance brokerage from a two-person operation to a growing team, the realities of doing 60 deals in 12 months, and why development finance enquiries are finally picking back up. They get into the weeds on AI’s impact on brokers and lenders, whether we’ve hit peak HMO, the case for commercial property investment, and how podcasting has become a genuine business differentiator. Saam also shares a powerful personal perspective on gratitude, identity, and making the most of the opportunities life throws your way.

Guest: Saam Lowni – Founder & Director, Maryoaks

Guest Socials: www.maryoaks.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/saamlowni/



Sponsored by:

Avamore Capital

https://avamorecapital.com


CHAPTERS


00:00:00 – Introduction & Catching Up

00:06:04 – Maryoaks: 2025 in Review

00:11:18 – Adding Protection & New Revenue Streams

00:17:22 – Podcasting as a Business Differentiator

00:22:28 – AI, Tech & the Future of Broking

00:30:26 – Human vs AI Underwriting – Who Wins?

00:38:52 – Tech Platforms & Packaging Applications

00:46:22 – Commercial Property & Investment Strategy

00:53:31 – Peak HMO, Planning Reform & Development Trends

01:00:31 – Family, Gratitude & Perspective


#SpecialistFinance #PropertyFinance #BridgingFinance #DevelopmentFinance #CommercialProperty #HMO #AI #PropTech #Brokerage #PropertyInvestment #BusinessGrowth #Podcasting #TeamBuilding #Entrepreneurship #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateFinance #BusinessStrategy #CreativeFunding #Planning #NPPF

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The Property Funder Podcast
Michael Dean, Co-Founder and Non Executive of Avamore Capital speaks to prolific figures both inside and outside of the specialist finance sector and delve into their backgrounds and the steps they took to get to the point they are at today.

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Michael Dean

Entrepreneur and experienced CEO/Managing Director. Expertise or experience in sales, marketing, fundraising, hiring, HR, deal execution, M&A, investment, deal structuring, financial management, change management, technological implementation, cross border transactions and international tax.

I am currently a co-founder and Principal of Avamore Capital, an award-winning specialist real estate development and bridging lender. I also co-founded Chartfield Homes, a strategic land investment business and future house builder.

I'm also an experienced specialist real estate financier, developer and asset manager running a single family office.

Very interested in NED roles and angel investment in technology or impactful startups where I can add value through my experience or my network

I have interests in clean energy, technology businesses and the strategic land sector and I am interested to finance planning plays with experienced property professionals skilled in securing planning consents.