Ep 97 | The Role of Planning in High Margin Property Development | Jerome Roith Interview
Thu Jan 15 2026
Most people think profit is made when you sell. Experienced developers know it starts much earlier.
In this episode, Jerome Roith breaks down how experienced developers approach planning decisions, manage risk, and assess margin before committing to a site.
This conversation is essential viewing for investors and developers who want to understand where profit is made, when risk should be taken, and why planning knowledge matters more than most people realise.
Jerome is a UK property developer, strategist, and mentor with over 25 years of experience. He has delivered more than 150 residential units across England, spanning permitted development, brownfield, and greenfield sites, with a total GDV exceeding £50 million.
As the founder of Property Planning Gain and Director of Sensitive Developments, Jerome specialises in unlocking value through planning strategy. Alongside development expertise, he mentors the next generation of property developers, with a strong emphasis on mindset, resilience, and sustainable success in the industry.
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Saam has 20 years of experience in residential & commercial property, sales, lettings, management and finance. Saam was a founding member of a Property Finance Provider which grew its fund from £0 to £300m. He also founded Merryoaks Property Finance in 2021 to provide bespoke property finance to investors & developers and launched Property People in 2018 to connect with investors and developers across the country to share valuable information and stories.
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Most people think profit is made when you sell. Experienced developers know it starts much earlier. In this episode, Jerome Roith breaks down how experienced developers approach planning decisions, manage risk, and assess margin before committing to a site. This conversation is essential viewing for investors and developers who want to understand where profit is made, when risk should be taken, and why planning knowledge matters more than most people realise. Jerome is a UK property developer, strategist, and mentor with over 25 years of experience. He has delivered more than 150 residential units across England, spanning permitted development, brownfield, and greenfield sites, with a total GDV exceeding £50 million. As the founder of Property Planning Gain and Director of Sensitive Developments, Jerome specialises in unlocking value through planning strategy. Alongside development expertise, he mentors the next generation of property developers, with a strong emphasis on mindset, resilience, and sustainable success in the industry. 🔥GET MORE VALUABLE PROPERTY CONTENT!🔥 Subscribe to our channel to never miss a conversation with a property pro!🧠 Get the latest property industry insights and convos in your inbox every month📩 📲 Follow Property People on Instagram.📲👇 🗣️ HOSTED BY: Saam Lowni Saam has 20 years of experience in residential & commercial property, sales, lettings, management and finance. Saam was a founding member of a Property Finance Provider which grew its fund from £0 to £300m. He also founded Merryoaks Property Finance in 2021 to provide bespoke property finance to investors & developers and launched Property People in 2018 to connect with investors and developers across the country to share valuable information and stories. 🔗 Saam's LinkedIn 📲 Saam's Instagram 📲 Property People on Instagram 📣 GUESTS & SPONSORSHIP 📣 Are you a property professional with something interesting to share? Would you like to sponsor an episode and get your business in front of our audience of property investors & developers? Email y...