In this episode, Saam speaks to Shazad Ahmed - Property Finance Broker, Speaker and Podcast Host. Shaz owns Elan Property Finance and works with investors looking to start, scale or grow their portfolios by arranging short-term (bridging, development and refurb) finance, as well as long-term funding (BTL, HMO, SA, commercial and so on). Shaz can often be found at various property events up and down the country, providing valuable advice and tips to investors. He’s also the host of his own podcast, “Where’s Shaz” - where he speaks to people in the world of property, finance and business. 🔗Follow Shaz on Instagram 🔗Connect with Shaz on LinkedIn _______________________________________ MORE CONTENT ON INSTAGRAM! 🧠 📲 Follow Property People on Instagram _______________________________________ This episode is sponsored by PLMD Group. PLMD Group is made up of PLMD Development, PLMD Estate Management and PLMD Capital. PLMD Group provide expertise in real estate development combined with asset management. With more than 70 Build to Rent(BTR) properties and £20M+ assets under management, their extensive knowledge of local planning policies have resulted in a strong track record turning liabilities into valuable assets. PLMD also help UK & overseas investors looking for value-add properties and ground-up green developments in the UK residential market, build to rent sector in London & its suburbs. The group delivers value through a fusion of experience, innovative design, imagination, hands-on management and sustainable resources. Find out more about PLMD Group here 🗣️ Host: Saam Lowni Saam has 20 years of experience in residential & commercial property, sales, lettings, management and finance. Saam was a founding member of a Property Finance Provider which grew its fund from £0 to £300m. He also founded Merryoaks Property Finance in 2021 to provide bespoke property finance to investors & developers and launched Property People in 2018 to connect with investors and developers across the country to share valuable information and stories. 🔗 Saam's LinkedIn 📲 Saam's Instagram 📲 Property People on Instagram 📣 GUESTS & SPONSORSHIP 📣 Are you a property professional with something interesting to share? Would you like to sponsor an episode and get your business in front of our audience of property investors & developers? Email [email protected] to feature on the pod or sponsor an episode!