Wayne Douglas on This Week In Property: A Vision for the Future of UK Housebuilding
We’re proud to share that our Group Managing Director, Wayne Douglas, recently appeared on the This Week In Property podcast for an engaging conversation on the current and future landscape of UK housebuilding, and the distinctive role City & Country plays within it.
In this insightful episode, Wayne reflects on his journey from a finance background to leading a company renowned for transforming historic buildings into exceptional homes. Since joining City & Country almost 20 years ago, Wayne has helped grow the business from a 40-person team with a £10 million turnover into a market leader approaching £100 million – all while staying true to our founding values of craftsmanship, quality and heritage.
Highlights from the discussion include:
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The importance of repurposing Britain’s historic buildings to create sustainable, design-led homes
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The increasing challenges SME developers face – from complex planning systems to regulatory constraints
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The urgent need for a more balanced housing policy that supports all types of buyers, not just first-time buyers
Wayne offers a grounded and strategic perspective on how developers can deliver homes of long-term value without compromising architectural integrity or placemaking.
If you’re interested in the future of the housing market, heritage-led regeneration, or the realities of growing a development business in today’s climate, this episode is well worth a listen.
🎧 Listen to the full podcast episode here: This Week In Property – Wayne Douglas