Talking with Sean Ryan about Built to Rent, Backing Yourself and Starting Delatite Projects

Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!This one takes us back to have another look into the built-to-rent market and how it's evolving.  We hear what it's like to step out from a senior position in a large corporate property business and start up your own property business, or anyone trying to understand what is actually getting projects moving right now.In this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I sit down with leading Build to Rent and property sector expert,  Sean Ryan, who joins us on the pod for a second time. Since his last appearance, Sean has stepped away from a senior role at Greystar, right in the middle of the built-to-rent boom, and launched his own business, Delatite Projects. We unpack that decision, the risk behind it, and what changes when you leave the structure of a corporate role and suddenly have to back yourself.We also dig back into the built-to-rent sector and hear how the first wave of projects have performed, where the market is shifting, and the opportunities emerging across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Sean shares clear insights on development, capital, finance, risk, and what is actually helping deals stack up in the current market. A sharp, practical conversation for developers, investors, builders, consultants and anyone interested in where residential property is heading.Takeaways:✅ Why Sean left a senior role at Greystar to start Delatite Projects✅ The reality of backing yourself and going out on your own✅ What the first wave of built-to-rent projects has taught the market✅ Where the next opportunities may sit across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane✅ How the next phase of build-to-rent projects will evolve✅ How capital, finance and risk are shaping development decisions✅ What is actually getting deals moving in the current marketChapters:04:15  Career Transitions and Personal Growth07:15  The Build-to-Rent Landscape10:05  Community and Culture in Build-to-Rent12:58  Operational Insights in Build-to-Rent16:20  Amenities and Market Trends20:00  The Future of Build-to-Rent23:02  The Impact of Build-to-Rent on Housing Affordability 40:55  Creating Community Spaces in Built-to-Rent Developments44:10  The Evolving Built-to-Rent Market in Australia49:08  The Importance of Networking in Construction54:54  Navigating Growth and Client Relationships1:06:10  Opportunities and Challenges in Property Development1:15:05  The Role of AI in Construction and Development1:18:41  The Meaning Behind Delatite ProjectsTune in for a practical conversation about built-to-rent, development risk and what it really takes to step out and build something of your own.Hope you enjoy the podcast! #BuiltToRent #PropertyDevelopment #DelatiteProjects #Greystar #BuildingTalksPodcast #AustralianProperty #DevelopmentFinance #ResidentialDevelopment #MelbourneProperty #SydneyProperty #BrisbaneProperty #ConstructionIndustry #BuiltEnvironment #PropertyInvestmentThe Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries here in Melbourne and Southeast Queensland.  For an overview of our service, visit:www.buildingenvirons.com.auProud to partner with Housing All Australians (HAA) and The Building and Construction Foundation. Check out their websites and join the movement!www.housingallaustralians.org.auhttps://www.buildingandconstructionfoundation.org.au/ The views and information shared in this podcast are for general purposes only and do not constitute legal or professional advice. Neither the host nor guests are providing specific guidance. Please seek professional advice before taking any action based on the content of this podcast.Contact The Building Talks PodcastFollow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and InstagramVisit us on our websiteEmail us at [email protected]