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.
RomaTalks
Inside the Deal: Jay & Isaac Break Down a Recent Roma Case | RomaTalks
🎯 Inside a Roma Case – High Street Regeneration with Isaac Maynard-Smith & Jay Habib - Join us as we dive into a real-life case with Roma borrower Isaac Maynard-Smith and Business Development Executive Jay Habib.
🏘️ Bringing the High Street Back to Life – Isaac approached Roma Finance with a unique case, a vacant high street property formerly home to a Mr Simms Sweet Shop, with the goal revitalise the space with a retail and residential conversion.
💡 Smart Transformation – With Roma’s support, Isaac converted the upper floors into a stylish Airbnb while restoring the sweet shop below, even working directly with Mr Simms to reopen the original store through a franchisee.
📈 Behind the Funding – Jay, who helped bring the deal over the line, breaks down how Roma supported the project from start to finish, offering insight into the funding process and collaborative approach.
🏗️ Regeneration, Funding & Community Impact – This is more than just a case study, it’s a look at how specialist finance can support meaningful property transformation.