In this Investor Interview, Karl Maughan, Managing Director of Stronghold Homes and The Developers Club member, shares his journey into property development — from funding his first property deal to delivering bespoke residential schemes across the Midlands.

Karl discusses launching Stronghold Homes in 2015, navigating planning delays, scaling up developments like The Kilns and Mulberry Farm, introducing flats into his schemes, and adapting to today’s tougher property market conditions.

If you're interested in property development, land acquisition, SME housebuilding, planning strategy, or building a residential portfolio, this interview provides valuable real-world insight from a developer operating in today’s market.

Read the article here: https://property-investor-news.com/article/investor_interview/2026/02/05/from_carpenter_to_housing_developer.html