How to Get Into Property Development as a Graduate (No Experience Needed)
In this episode, Paul sits down with Lucas, a recent civil engineering graduate from the University of Oxford, to discuss how to break into the property development industry. Paul shares his 40-year journey from a site labourer to a successful developer, emphasising that while construction knowledge is helpful, mastering land acquisition and planning is the true key to success in the modern market. Take Paul’s free scorecard: The Property Development Scorecard https://millbanklandacademy.scoreapp.com Links and Socials LinkedIn: / paul-higgs Millbank Land Academy: https://www.millbanklandacademy.co.uk Instagram - / paulhiggsofficial YouTube - / @insidepropertydevelopment TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction and Lucas’s background in Civil Engineering. 01:22 – Growing up on a building site: How personal history shaped Lucas's career. 10:50 – The importance of off-market deals and understanding planning potential. 24:42 – The "200 Letters" Strategy: Why attitude and proactivity trump everything. 35:46 – Why Land & Planning is the most critical department in development. 40:41 – Recommended resources: The House Builders Bible and The Art of the Deal. 55:47 – Final thoughts on the economy and affordability challenges #propertydevelopment #propertydeveloper #realestatedevelopment
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