Episode 80

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4th Jun 2025

EP80 Market Moves & Broker Mindsets with Adam Stiles

In this episode of the Property Funder Podcast, host Michael Dean welcomes back returning guest Adam Stiles, Managing Director of Helix Financial Partners. Since his last appearance, Helix has grown from a team of three to a thriving nine-person brokerage, and Adam shares the ups and downs of scaling a business during a volatile market.

The conversation dives into the evolution of Helix’s offering, including residential and buy-to-let mortgages, protection products, and structured finance. Adam discusses the importance of moving from working in the business to on the business, and how coaching has reshaped their approach to leadership and growth.


They also unpack current trends across property finance, from 100% mortgages and JV deal structures to developer appetite, planning bottlenecks, and the often-frustrating valuation process. Adam shares hard-won insights on navigating professional relationships with valuers, lawyers, and lenders—and how clarity, speed, and communication remain crucial in today’s market.


The pair also discuss market predictions, the increasing role of semi-commercial investments, and why brokers must broaden their knowledge of different finance types. It’s a wide-ranging, candid chat full of value for brokers, lenders, developers, and anyone involved in property finance.


Guest: Adam Stiles


Guest Socials:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstilesuk/

https://www.helixfp.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/helix-structured-finance-ltd/


Sponsored by:

Avamore Capital

https://avamorecapital.com



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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.