In this episode, I sit down with Julian Rooney, Chief Sales Officer and Co-Founder of Thakeham, to explore the world of strategic land promotion and property development.
In this episode, I sit down with Julian Rooney, Chief Sales Officer and Co-Founder of Thakeham, to explore the world of strategic land promotion and property development.
With over 20 years of experience, Julian shares his journey from estate agency to building a company with a land bank of over 45,000 units.
Julian provides insights into Thakeham’s impressive growth, the milestones that have defined their journey, and the evolving challenges of the strategic land market.
We discuss the importance of maintaining quality while scaling up and the innovations that have helped Thakeham achieve success, including their adoption of 3D design and sustainability initiatives.
Sustainability features prominently in the conversation. Julian highlights Thakeham’s commitment to zero-carbon homes and their groundbreaking partnership with Octopus Energy.
Here are just some of the topics covered:
– The importance of strategic land promotion and its long-term value
– How Thakeham balances scalability with quality and design
– The role of sustainability and innovation in property development
– The customer demand for zero-carbon and zero-bill homes
– Lessons learned in property sales and advice for aspiring developers
Throughout the episode, Julian emphasises the value of hard work, innovation, and putting people first in the property industry. A fascinating discussion for anyone interested in property development and the future of housing.
Another must-listen episode!
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