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September 1, 2025 19 mins
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ From carpenter to property developer. Matt Hawes shares how he transformed his mindset and life through Progressive Property’s education and community. After years of building for others and being held back from becoming a developer by a lack of finances, Matt solved the problem. Progressive taught him creative strategies, such as vendor financing, assisted sales, and the buy-refurbish-refinance method. He reveals how these no-money-down and money recycling financing techniques—and the support of the Progressive network—helped him raise £500,000 from an investor, complete major developments, and continue to unlock new opportunities. KEY TAKEAWAYS For years, Matt worked on the tools before securing a construction project management degree and managing massive projects. Yet, he still could not make property development work for him. What he learned with Progressive and the connections he made via them is what ultimately enabled him to succeed. Matt talks about 10 of the financing and property development methods Progressive taught him. He shares which ones are currently working best for him and exactly how he uses them. Mentorship, networking, and being open to new property development strategies are key for success. All of which Matt gets with Progressive. BEST MOMENTS "I've taken a £500,000 building and made it worth the best part of a million." "Vendor finance - it's a crazy concept where the person selling your house could actually lend you some of the money to buy the house." “The finance was holding me back. After coming to Progressive and learning a bit about raising finance, I managed to raise half a million pounds on one of the first phone calls.” "I really liked it when I found Progressive, it just felt a lot more like a family. More like a cohesive network." “If you're someone who doesn't have the funds, you can come to a place like Progressive, learn how to meet and speak to investors, network with people and joint venture with them.” VALUABLE RESOURCES MSOPI – Multiple Streams of Income: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Sean Fitzpatrick is a property investor, educator, and the Face of Progressive Property. With a 6-figure portfolio and expertise in creative strategies, finance, and off-market deals, Sean shares success stories from the Progressive Property community, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help investors succeed. Tune in for practical tips and no-nonsense advice to accelerate your property journey. ABOUT THE HOST Kevin McDonnell is a Speaker, Author, Mentor & Professional Property Investor. He is an expert when it comes to creative property investment strategies. His book No Money Down: Property Investing talks about how to control and cash flow other people’s property to create financial freedom. CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/kevinMcDonnellProperty/ https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progressiveproperty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0g1KuusONVStjY_XjdXy6g Twitter: https://twitter.com/progperty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/progressiveproperty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressiveproperty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/progressivepropertycommunity Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Progperty This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
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