Smarter Funding Strategies for Property Developers | Stefan Canavan

In this episode of The Developers Club Podcast, host Ben Wilson speaks with Stefan Canavan, Founder of Willow Isle Capital and Founding Member of The Developers Club. With over 20 projects completed, including luxury penthouses in Battersea and multiple office-to-resi conversions, Stefan brings a dual perspective as both a property developer and a financial advisor. He shares insights on funding structures, project finance strategy, and how developers can build stronger, smarter relationships with lenders. The conversation covers everything from navigating risk to scaling a finance business within property development. 00:00 – Meet Stefan Canavan: From developer to finance expert 04:20 – Why every deal needs a different funding strategy 09:15 – Building £3.5M penthouses and office-to-resi success stories 15:45 – The value of experience: completing over 20 development projects 22:10 – How to work with brokers and build investor confidence 28:30 – What developers often overlook about finance 35:00 – Awards, milestones, and what’s next for Willow Isle Capital 🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🔔 Subscribe for more expert conversations on UK property development CONNECT WITH THE DEVELOPERS CLUB 🎧 Listen on your preferred platform: YouTube: / @thedevelopersclub Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P6c6lc... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/thedevelop... 📲 Follow us on social media: LinkedIn:   / thedevelopersclub   Instagram:   / thedevelopersclub.uk   TikTok:   / thedevelopersclub   X (Twitter): https://x.com/_developersclub Facebook:   / thedevelopersclub.uk   💬 Book a discovery call: [email protected] 🌐 Visit: https://www.thedevelopersclub.co.uk JOIN OUR COMMUNITY • Explore membership options and find your pathway in development • Be part of our mission to deliver 10,000 new homes by 2030 HELP US GROW • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts • Share this episode with your network • Interested in partnering or sponsoring the show? Email us #TheDevelopersClubPodcast #StefanCanavan #WillowIsleCapital #UKProperty #PropertyFinance #DevelopmentFunding #RealEstateUK #PropertyDevelopment #UKRealEstate #TheDevelopersClub