The Return Property and Investment Podcast

Sponsored by Lloyds and hosted by UK housing investment specialist, Anna Harper, a must hear podcast series for SME property developers and investors.

Read time: 5 mins  Added: 03/02/26

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The real estate and housing market is evolving fast, bringing new challenges and opportunities for SME developers and investors. That’s why Lloyds has partnered with The Return Property & Investment Podcast, one of the UK’s top-rated property podcasts with over 350,000 downloads.

The series is hosted by Anna Harper, a UK housing investment specialist, three times author on residential investing and Director at Pinnacle Investments. In four of our featured episodes, you’ll hear candid conversations with Lloyds colleagues, clients, and industry experts. Together, we tackle the issues shaping housing today: planning pressures, financing gaps, policy changes, and sustainability demands.

Each episode is designed with you in mind. Offering real-world perspectives and practical insights to help you finance, plan, and deliver properties with confidence. Whether you’re navigating policy changes or seeking financing solutions, these discussions aim to support your next move and unlock growth opportunities.

Lloyds featured episodes

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Episode 1: How property developers make deals stack

Andy Garnett, Breck Homes and Dale Parkinson, Relationship Director, Lloyds join Anna to discuss how SME developers can keep projects moving when margins are tight. They share practical insights on strategy, risk management, and building strong finance relationships.

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Episode 2: What works in supported housing

John Verge from Golden Lane Housing and Nigel Walker, Head of Lloyds Social and Supported Housing join Anna to discuss how housing providers can grow sustainably - from strategic partnerships to unlocking social impact investment. Listen to explore practical steps and how Lloyds is backing the sector with £50m through the Homewards Partnership.

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Episode 3: 5 things bankable developers do

Nicola Haigh, Head of Real Estate & Housing, Lloyds, joins Anna to share insights from working with thousands of real estate businesses. Discover what successful SME developers are doing differently, and why it matters for the future of the sector.

Listen to the full episode
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Episode 1: How property developers make deals stack

Andy Garnett, Breck Homes and Dale Parkinson, Relationship Director, Lloyds join Anna to discuss how SME developers can keep projects moving when margins are tight. They share practical insights on strategy, risk management, and building strong finance relationships.

Listen to the full episode
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Episode 2: What works in supported housing

John Verge from Golden Lane Housing and Nigel Walker, Head of Lloyds Social and Supported Housing join Anna to discuss how housing providers can grow sustainably - from strategic partnerships to unlocking social impact investment. Listen to explore practical steps and how Lloyds is backing the sector with £50m through the Homewards Partnership.

Listen to the full episode
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Episode 3: 5 things bankable developers do

Nicola Haigh, Head of Real Estate & Housing, Lloyds, joins Anna to share insights from working with thousands of real estate businesses. Discover what successful SME developers are doing differently, and why it matters for the future of the sector.

Listen to the full episode

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