Single New Builds Aren’t Profitable?! The Smarter Way to Scale in Property Development | Episode 71: James Cross

James Cross has built a successful property business from scratch, working on developments with GDVs of £1 million - £10 million. He reveals the hidden challenges of single new builds and how he finds investors and nurtures those relationships. Learn how he got started in property and what it really takes to scale a property business successfully.Contact James:https://crossoverproperty.com/https://instagram.com/jim_cross_property/https://linkedin.com/in/james-cross-a2497149/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.uk00:00 Coming up00:18 Mechanical engineer to property developer06:47 Ad: Property Developer Show & Tide08:55 Staying focused as an entrepreneur and avoiding shiny penny syndrome12:07 What I learned from taking the wrong opportunities14:38 The truth about doing new builds18:57 The biggest challenge I’ve ever faced in business21:32 Ad: Vast Commercial Finance22:21 Levelling up: project size, strategy, and funding growth26:41 How I find investors and build relationships30:56 Growing the business: how I plan to scale and what’s next32:36 A day in the life of a property developer34:50 Getting started in property: advice for beginners36:22 Levelling up in property: advice for experienced developers39:45: Ad: Roma Finance41:38 How to get in touch with JamesThank you to our sponsors:Tide Business - The all-in-one business finance platform designed to run your property business better. Open a Business Current account with them and spend £100 to get £50 cashback. T&C's apply. Sign up link:  https://glnk.io/91954/property-developer-show9gz.Promocode: PDSVast Commercial FinanceWebsite: https://vastcommercialfinance.com/Email: [email protected] Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.