RomaTalks
In our RomaTalks series, we sit down with professionals in the property industry to hear about their experiences, learn more about what they do, and gain insights into the latest trends and developments shaping the property landscape. Through these conversations, we aim to provide valuable knowledge and inspiration to our audience.
Episodes
34 episodes
Breaking Barriers: Women Leading in Property Finance Claudine & Kerry | Roma Finance
🎯 Introductions and Backgrounds: Claudine Reynolds and Kerry Bradshaw share their extensive experience in financial services, including how Claudine's 20-year journey led her to Roma Finance, while Kerry transitioned from travelling the world t...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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16:37
Rugby to Property Finance: Gil Dudson’s Game-Changing Journey! | Roma Finance
🎯 Career Transition: Gil Dudson, a professional rugby league player with over 15 years of experience, discusses his journey into commercial finance, explaining how he balanced both careers while still playing rugby.🏉 From Rugby to Finan...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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15:52
Secrets Behind Roma Finance’s People-First Culture - Amy Shaw’s Inspiring Story!
🎯 Journey into HR: Amy Shaw, the People Director at Roma Finance, describes her accidental start in HR, transitioning from finance to people management, where she found her passion for working with people. 💼 HR Responsibilities: Sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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10:34
Roma's Expansion - Accountant To Finance Director & Future Of Property Lending! | Roma Finance
🎤 Inside Roma Finance with Matt Severs: Finance Director Matt Severs dives into the operations of Roma Finance, explaining the complexities behind property finance and lending.💼 A Day in the Life of a Finance Director: Matt manages Roma...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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10:42
Stand-Up Comedian To 14K Readers Property Magazine: The Blue Bricks Magazine Story | Roma Finance
🎤 Join Michael Allison from Roma Finance as he interviews Sam Cooke, the editor of Blue Bricks Magazine, in this captivating episode of RomaTalks.💼 Discover Sam’s incredible journey: From stand-up comedy to becoming a successful propert...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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10:58
Excel Genius To Leading Property Finance - Data-Driven Success At Roma Finance
🎤 Meet Nathan Kenny, Roma Finance’s Data and Technology Director, as he shares his journey from mastering Excel to leading Roma's data-driven success.💡 From Excel Nerd to Data Leader: Nathan started as an Excel expert, automating manual...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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11:18
UK Homes Network: Building Property Connections
In this episode, our Commercial Director, Michael Allison, sits down for an insightful conversation with Chris Tremlett, founder of UK Homes Network, the Property Networking app. They discuss who UK Homes Network is, how Chris came to create th...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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14:09
NFB: The UK's Longest Standing Tradesbody
In this episode, our Commercial Director, Michael Allison, is joined in the studio by Sean Houlston, Membership Services Manager at NFB (National Federation of Builders). They discuss who NFB are, their partnership with Roma, and the main chall...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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10:34
LNPG: Adding More Value For Less
In this episode, our Commercial Director, Michael Allison, sits down for an insightful conversation with Anthony Bailey-Grice, Managing Director at LNPG (Landlords National Purchasing Group). They discuss who LNPG are and what they do, their pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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17:23
How to Choose the Right Solicitor
In this episode, our Underwriting Team Leader, James Edwards, joins our Commercial Director, Michael Allison in the studio. They discuss what borrowers should be looking for when choosing the right solicitor, especially when it comes to bridgin...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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10:46
Get to Know Charlotte Rutter
In this episode, get to know our Head of Marketing & Comms, Charlotte Rutter, as she joins our Commercial Director, Michael Allison, in the studio. They discuss Charlotte’s journey in marketing, her background, her history in the sector, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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10:09
Directors' Chat with Scott & Michael
In this episode, our Managing Director, Scott Marshall, and Commercial Director, Michael Allison, dive into Roma's outstanding Q1 results. They discuss how it’s been a fantastic start to the year, what our progress looks like as a business, cel...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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12:53
Help Build: The Cost Planning Experts
In this episode, our Commercial Director, Michael Allison, sits down for an insightful conversation with Tony Walker, the founder of Help Build. They explore the structure of Help Build, shedding light on the comprehensive services they offer a...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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11:50
Get to Know Sonia Mann
In this episode, get to know our Head of Field Sales, Sonia Mann, as she joins our Commercial Director, Michael Allison in the studio. They discuss Sonia's journey from yoghurt to banking and bridging finance, her business background, and what ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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13:32
Sam Hyde: From Boxing to Bridging
In our debut RomaTalks episode, our Commercial Director, Michael Allison, engages in an insightful conversation with ex-professional boxer, Sam Hyde.They delve into Sam's fascinating journey in the world of property, exploring his backg...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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12:41
Refurbishment at Roma
In this, the third episode of RomaPod Explains, Charlotte talks to George Tuffin, Senior BDM, about refurbishment finance. It is still the most utilised bridging finance in the property investment market. Why is it different at Roma and how can...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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9:01
Drawdowns Explained
In this, the second episode of RomaPod explains, Charlotte speaks to Vicky Gregory, the Drawdowns Guru at Roma Finance. When do we recommend drawdowns and why are they put in place? In this short episode we talk about the reasons w...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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9:17
RomaFLOW.... What, How, Why....
RomaPod is back with a new series, RomaPod Explains! Knowledge is essential in the bridging and development lending industry. RomaPod Explains, introduced by Roma's Head of Comms, Charlotte Rutter, will explain exactly what happens...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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13:17
Wellbeing is not just a buzzword
The last year has been a struggle for everyone - we have been in a big storm but everyone has been in a different boat. Businesses supporting colleagues with their mental health was always important but has now become paramount. Lockdown is eas...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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20:22
Putting the adviser at the heart of the market
In this episode of the RomaPod, Scott chats to mystery man Danny Belton of Legal & General Mortgage Club about life, work, sport and the plan for the new bridging panel recently launched. There are many challenges and also exciting times ah...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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32:00
ROMAPOD SPECIAL - Putting Scott in the Hot Seat
To mark the launch of Roma's new look and the second series of the RomaPod we asked Ying Tan of Dynamo for Intermediaries to guest host our podcast in a RomaPod Special! Find out about Scott before Roma and where this business really came from....
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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34:00
The Opposite of Property Pawn Broking
In this, the first RomaPod of 2021, Scott Marshall talks to Matt Glew of Natwest, a major funding line partner for Roma Finance. In a very interesting discussion around funding and risk in the current climate, we get an insight into what funder...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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31:24
Back to the Future
In this, the twelfth episode of RomaPod we welcome Phil Gray of award winning business, Watts Commercial. There is a lot of talk about wellbeing, communication and whether COVID-19 may have actually set technology back a couple of years. It is ...
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24:54
A game of three halves
Hear from Phil Jay, Director of Complete FS Limited, on the world of packaging in 2020. The specialist market was in a state of growth pre-COVID with the high street becoming increasingly strict. This growth has now been heightened in the pande...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:42
Keep your eye on the ball
In this episode Scott talks to Mark Pretty who joined Roma Finance just before lockdown. We meet every customer to develop a mutually beneficial relationship and enable us to support them on their property journey. Find out how we have supporte...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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20:43
