How do you breathe new life into neglected buildings? One man who knows is property developer and investor John Howard, who’s our guest in the latest podcast from Suffolk Money, supported by Kingsfleet.

Having worked on more than 4000 schemes in 88 different towns and cities across the UK, John’s career spans more than 40 years. In this episode, he tells Kevin Burch all about how it all began, lessons he’s learnt and advice he’d give to others, in what has become a highly competitive industry.

Many will know him for his involvement in high profile schemes, such as the Wine Rack in Ipswich, which had previously sat neglected for many years. He has also just taken on another complex challenge in Suffolk’s tallest structure, The Mill, on the town’s beautiful waterfront. 

John talks about the importance of getting out and talking to people, how he is driven by those he works with, the buzz he gets from doing deals; and how he’s like his dog, “enthusiastic and up for it”, wanting to make the most of every day!

As one of the UK's most experienced property developers and investors, John also hosts seminars and has written several books, based on his own vast industry experience. To find out more, visit www.johnhowardproperty.com