Learn Property Finance in 48 Minutes | Episode 35: Michael Allison

Michael Allison is a finance expert with over 20 years experience. Having held a number of varied roles at HBOS and Together, he now serves as a Commercial Director at Roma Finance.You’ll learn how to be the perfect borrower, master bridging finance, and understand key finance terms.Michael dives into market trends, revealing how seasoned property developers are finding opportunities in a buyers market, the evolving role of the high street and why SME builders are critical to solving the UK housing crisis. In this episode, you’ll get an inside look into the property market from a lenders perspective.Chapters:00:00 - Preview of what's coming up00:42 - Property Developer Show 2025: What to Expect01:23 - Michael's journey to Commercial Director04:29 - Property market through a lender's lens10:50 - Bridging finance - what you need to know17:07 - Impact of Labour on the property market30:50 - Property valuations37:00 - Perfect borrower profile - how to put the best finance application forward39:58 - Finance Terms47:14 - Get in touchEnjoying The Property Developer Show? Follow us now! Stay updated with the latest insights and expert advice in property development. Follow us and never miss an episode. If you love our content, please leave a rating and review to help others discover the show.Contact Michael:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/m-allison/Roma Finance: https://romafinance.co.uk/ Property Developer Show:https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershowhttps://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-showhttps://facebook.com/propertydevelopershowJoin us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2025!Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community.Register for your FREE tickets now: https://www.propertydevelopershow.co.uk