The Property Funder Podcast Episode 37 | Chris Gardner

Navigating the property funding industry

In this episode of the Property Funder podcast, host Michael Dean interviews Chris Gardner, the CEO of Atelier, a leading development finance lender. The two discuss the current state of the UK housing market, the dynamics of lending, and the impact of interest rates and other economic factors on development finance. Michael and Chris speculate on the future of the development finance industry, the potential for growth and consolidation, and the importance of fostering opportunities for first-time buyers in the housing market. Chris reflects on the formation of Atelier, and the professional and personal learnings he’s taken from the experience.

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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.