Why This Landlord Left HMOs to do Ground Up Developments | Episode 52: Sreelal Harilal

Sreelal Harilal, co-founder of Provident Homes, shares how he went from from software consulting with HMO’s and buy-to-lets on the side, to delivering full-scale developments in Milton Keynes. He breaks down the transition from HMOs to development projects, managing rising finance costs, working with subcontractors, and why knowing your numbers is non-negotiable.Packed with real-world advice for new and active property developers, this episode covers how to find and negotiate development opportunities, navigate planning changes, choose between flipping or holding, and building the right team. If you're looking to scale your property journey or crack your first development deal, this is essential listening.Contact Sreelal:https://linkedin.com/in/sreelal-harilal/https://facebook.com/sreelal.harilal.1https://instagram.com/sreelal25/www.providenthomes.co.ukProperty 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.ukChapters00:00 Coming up00:55 Investing in Milton Keynes 07:52 The biggest challenges in property (and how to handle them)11:00 Transitioning from HMOs and buy-to-lets to development13:02 The smartest way new developers can build a strong network25:03 The biggest lesson you’ve learned in your property journey27:56 What do the next 5 years look like?30:22 How do you choose between buy-to-sell and buy-to-hold?35:44 How do you negotiate options?38:50 What's the best way to find development opportunities?41:20 How to get in touch