The Developers Club Podcast

From Student Renter to PropTech CEO: Hannah Chapatte on Building Hybr

In this episode of The Developers Club Podcast, host Ben Wilson speaks with Hannah Chapatte, Founder & CEO of Hybr, about her journey from frustrated student renter to building one of the UK’s fastest-growing PropTech platforms.
 
Hannah shares the realities of starting out as a young founder in the property sector, from bootstrapping with a simple Squarespace site to securing multi-million pound investment rounds. They explore the challenges of transforming the student rental experience, the technology behind Hybr’s growth, and the opportunities for landlords, developers, and investors to engage with the next generation of renters.
 
In this episode, we cover:
• How Hannah identified gaps in the UK student lettings market
• The early days of Hybr and the transition from bootstrap to investment-backed growth
• Challenges of being a young founder in the real estate industry
• How PropTech is reshaping landlord–tenant relationships
• The importance of trust, transparency, and support for students
• Hybr’s vision for scaling and the future of the rental sector
 
🎧 Available 1 September 2025 on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts
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The Developers Club Podcast | Ben Hall (LOFT) on Design-Led Interiors & BTR Growth [Full Episode]

In this episode of The Developers Club Podcast, host Ben Wilson speaks with Ben Hall, founder of LOFT Living, about how interior design and furnishings have evolved to add real value to residential developments, from social housing and student accommodation to HMOs and build-to-rent.
Ben shares practical insights on creating flexible, functional living spaces that support work, rest, and play simultaneously. They also explore how social impact initiatives like Time for Bed improve education outcomes by providing beds to children in need. The conversation covers navigating recent legislation favoring large corporate landlords, budgeting smartly, and leveraging interior design to boost rental income and property appeal.
In this episode, we cover:• How quality interiors increase rental yields and tenant satisfaction• The social impact of providing beds to children through Time for Bed• Trends in property design: natural light, wallpapers, ergonomic furniture• Competing with large corporates despite legislation changes• Practical tips for small developers on budgeting, buying, and selling• The role of digitalization and AI in future interior and property design
🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts🔔 Subscribe for more expert conversations on UK property development
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The Developers Club Podcast | Aaron Emmett (Click Group) on 238 Homes & £74m GDV [Full Episode]

In the first episode of The Developers Club Podcast, host Ben Wilson speaks with Aaron Emmett, Group Managing Director of Click Group, about his journey from an 8-unit conversion to delivering a £74 m GDV, 238-home scheme.
Aaron shares the reality behind scaling in property — from structuring deals and managing investor equity to stepping in as main contractor after a builder collapse. We also explore planning gain, modular and airspace development, wellbeing, and how Aaron now advises Edmond de Rothschild.
In this episode, we cover:•⁠  ⁠Scaling from 8 to 238 units with £60m in development finance•⁠  ⁠Navigating risk, cashflow, and a contractor going bust mid-project•⁠  ⁠Unlocking value through planning gain and deal structure•⁠  ⁠Modular and airspace development — what works, what doesn’t•⁠  ⁠Post-Covid challenges, inflation, and shifting buyer sentiment•⁠  ⁠Mindset, meditation, and resilience as a modern developer
🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leading UK developers
CONNECT WITH THE DEVELOPERS CLUB•⁠  ⁠Listen on your preferred platform: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts•⁠  ⁠Follow us on social media: @thedevelopersclub→ LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok | X | Facebook•⁠  ⁠Book a discovery call: info@thedevelopersclub.co.uk•⁠  ⁠Visit: www.thedevelopersclub.co.uk
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The Developers Club Podcast | Launches on 1st July 2025

This new series brings you in-depth conversations with key figures across UK real estate, including developers, investors, consultants and professionals shaping the built environment. Each episode offers expert insight, proven strategies and honest reflections on what it really takes to scale in today’s market. Created for those who are driving the future of UK property, this podcast is here to inform, challenge and inspire. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, Spotify and Apple Podcasts to be one of the first to tune in when episodes go live.