In this latest installment of EG Property Podcast's Fundamentals of the Future programme, a series of listens focusing on real estate’s role in the helping solve the world’s climate crisis, EG editor Samantha McClary introduces an hour-long roundtable, hosted by Civic Engineers, that brings together a collection of experts from across the built environment to talk about the big issues real estate faces and the big solutions it can and should be coming up with. Listen in to understand more about ...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 1057
In the first in a new podcast series on residential law, Jess Harrold is joined by co-host Elizabeth Dwomoh, barrister at Lamb Chambers, and guest Neelam Sharma, in-house solicitor at Walsall Housing Group Ltd, to discuss the difference between a lease and a licence, and the different types of tenancies. Together, they address the main characteristics of Rent Act 1977 tenancies, secure tenancies, assured tenancies and assured shorthold tenancies, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. In...
Jul 05, 2022•32 min•Ep. 1056
Jess Harrold is joined by editor Sam McClary and news editor Pui-Guan Man to discuss the implications of the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn the landmark ruling in Roe v Wade and place the availability of abortions in the hands of individual states, with the possible result that more than half will outlaw them. Together, they share their dismay at the impact the decision will have, praise Cushman & Wakefield for being the first US-based advisory firm to pledge financial support to th...
Jul 03, 2022•21 min•Ep. 1055
In this panel discussion, EG’s guests explore Cambridge’s position as a hub for technology and not just, as some would have it, life sciences. Joining EG deputy editor Tim Burke to discuss what tech has done for development in Cambridge, the growth opportunities for the sector, and what the city is doing to retain and grow talent are: Wei Meng, head of innovation and director of operations, TusPark Cambridge James Parton, managing director, The Bradfield Centre Claire Ruskin, executive director,...
Jun 30, 2022•30 min•Ep. 1054
At this EG Cities Live panel discussion held in Manchester earlier this month, EG deputy editor Tim Burke and guests discuss the post-pandemic workforce and what it’s taught real estate about the outlook for offices. More than two years on from the first work-from-home order of the Covid-19 pandemic, business leaders are still grappling with changes to working practices and what they mean for office occupancy. Despite the best efforts of many businesses to encourage workers away from Zoom screen...
Jun 28, 2022•46 min•Ep. 1053
In the latest episode of On the Case, Jess Harrold is joined by Martin Garner, partner at CMS, to discuss the first disputes under the Electronic Communications Code to reach the Supreme Court: Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Ltd v Compton Beauchamp Estates Ltd and conjoined appeals [2022] UKSC 18; [2022] PLSCS 99. Garner explains the operation of the Code, the issues that led to the three cases concerned here, and how the Supreme Court determined the appeal. In addition, he addres...
Jun 27, 2022•25 min•Ep. 1052
Jess Harrold is joined by head of special content Emily Wright and reporter Evelina Grecenko for the latest weekly round-up podcast - with a focus on talent. Wright rounds up EG's latest Talent special, including the back-to-the-office lessons from a building tour of CBRE's revamped flagship HQ, Henrietta House... and from further afield, out in the country. Grecenko shares what she learned from EG and Bidwells’ Creating a Scientific Superpower conference, as well as Oxford Properties' big plans...
Jun 26, 2022•18 min•Ep. 1051
Some three years after the government first announced it’s intention to abolish section 21 notices under a Renters’ Reform Bill, it has published it’s white paper on reform of the private rental sector. To help explain the proposals is Eleanor Murray, partner and head of residential disputes at law firm CMS, who sets out the rationale for change, what the government is proposing as part of its “12-point plan of action” and what landlords can be thinking about now in advance of change being imple...
Jun 24, 2022•22 min•Ep. 1050
In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, EG editor Samantha McClary sits down with Paul Lawrence, head of real estate at Taylor Wessing, and Dan Bayley, director in the tenant representation team at JLL. Both are huge supporters of EG’s Future Leaders programme and both joined many others to lean in, learn and support our latest cohort at their showcase event on 9 June. In this 40-minute listen, they talk about the importance of the programme not only for what it delivers for EG’s Future Lead...
Jun 23, 2022•42 min•Ep. 1047
Swansea council confirmed Urban Splash as its development partner on a £1bn regeneration of the city earlier this month. Here Urban Splash’s Jonathan Falkingham and David Warburton lay out their plans for a levelled-up, liveable city in what might be their biggest test to date.
Jun 22, 2022•31 min•Ep. 1049
This latest episode of Bricks & Mortar sees host Sarah Jackman discuss a new initiative from Close Brothers Property Finance: Tomorrow’s Developer. Launched in 2021, the network seeks to support the next generation of SME housebuilders into the industry via regular events, where attendees have an opportunity to hear from industry speakers and network amongst peers. Its business development manager, Andrew Argent, discusses how the initiative has evolved since launch, what’s next in its devel...
Jun 21, 2022•20 min•Ep. 1048
Jess Harrold is joined by EG's former editor and current director of market development, Damian Wild, for the latter's final episode of EGLSM as part of the team. Wild discusses his impending departure from EG after 13 years, reflects on how the real estate industry has changed in that time, outlines plans for his new role as managing director of ING Media, and offers his thoughts on the sector - and EG's important role in it - in 2022 and beyond. Plus, discover where his fascination with public...
Jun 19, 2022•18 min•Ep. 1046
Jess Harrold is joined by news editor Pui-Guan Man and senior writer Piers Wehner for the latest weekly round-up podcast. Man shares the latest on department store chain John Lewis and its plans for a 10,000 home build-to-rent portfolio, and more of the latest headlines. Wehner tackles the fallout of the confidence vote in Boris Johnson, a government consultation that could shake up compulsory purchase and one of his favourite topics, levelling up. But, with "hope" a recurring theme, will their ...
Jun 12, 2022•24 min•Ep. 1045
Offices have become a want rather than a need, and if landlords want to attract occupiers back they need to introduce cool, quirky elements that make them a mixture between home and office, according to Belcor partner Oli Cohen. Belcor, which rebranded from Belchak Corin & Co earlier this year, sits in fifth place on the Radius On-Demand Rankings for City Fringe in terms of transacted space and has transacted the third largest number of deals. City Fringe, particularly the converted warehous...
Jun 08, 2022•37 min•Ep. 1044
In this episode to Fundamentals of the Future, EG Property Podcast’s series of discussions looking at real estate’s role in the climate crisis, EG editor Samantha McClary is joined by George Roberts, outgoing chair of the Property Advisers Forum and head of UK & Ireland at Cushman & Wakefield, Sarah Ratcliffe, chief executive of the Better Buildings Partnership and Emily Hamilton, head of ESG at Savills Investment Management, to talk about the very real need to close the skills gap when ...
Jun 07, 2022•33 min•Ep. 1043
In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, EG Samantha McClary dons her Lycra for a conversation about a different kind of brick…The brick training one might do when preparing for a triathlon. As the countdown to the JLL Property Triathlon on 1 July begins, she sits down with Emma Hoskyn, head of sustainability at JLL, and Abigail Dean, head of strategic insights at Nuveen Real Estate, for a relaxed chat about tactics and training for this year’s big race. The trio even share a few tips on what...
Jun 06, 2022•24 min•Ep. 1042
In this week’s EG Like Sunday Morning, Jess Harrold is joined by deputy editor Tim Burke, fresh from his delve into the EG archives to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Burke shares some of the highlights of the special coronation edition of “The Estates Gazette” – and marvels at how many of real estate’s concerns 70 years ago still strike a chord even now. In addition, Burke rounds up the week’s news, and shares some recommendations for suitable listening to mark the Queen’s big weekend...
Jun 05, 2022•22 min•Ep. 1041
In this latest episode of Bricks & Mortar, Sarah Jackman catches up with William Riordan, chair of the ULI’s Young Leaders Group for Europe. Riordan completes a two-year term in the role in July and reflects on the importance of the network in connecting people from different parts of the industry and in enabling “the leaders of tomorrow to engage with the leaders of today.” He discusses the priorities he established for his tenure, the change that the industry has seen in the time that he’s...
Jun 01, 2022•29 min•Ep. 1036
Episode two of our new monthly podcast series: “In on the Act” – in which Sarah Jackman discusses a legislative topic with a member of Falcon Chambers. Tune in to hear barrister Martin Dray discuss the property-related aspects of the new Act, which received royal assent on 15 March and brings into force a new register of overseas entities and their beneficial owners. He discusses the rationale behind the Act, its provisions, penalties for non-compliance and what affected parties and their adviso...
May 31, 2022•24 min•Ep. 1040
In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, EG editor Samantha McClary sits down with the six members of its latest cohort of Future Leaders ahead of their grand showcase on 9 June. Listen in to find out about their journey to becoming Future Leaders, their intense training with the excellent Ginger Leadership Communications and why you can’t afford to miss the grand finale at London’s Royal Institute on 9 June. The EG Future Leaders programme began life as a D&I initiative aimed at showcasi...
May 30, 2022•29 min•Ep. 1039
First, Jess Harrold is joined by deputy editor Tim Burke and head of content Emily Wright to round up the week. Burke shares his considerable excitement for the opening of the Elizabeth Line, assessing its impact on real estate, and shares the rest of the latest headlines. Wright offers some of the highlights of EG's latest ESG special, including biodiversity and the importance of stepping out of the echo chamber, to take the climate change message out to the not-yet-converted. Then, Harrold wel...
May 29, 2022•33 min•Ep. 1038
In this episode of the the EG Property Podcast, brought to you in partnership with DWF, EG editor Samantha McClary is in discussion with three experts from across the real estate sector to understand why everyone wants green leases to work but their take up remains low. Listen in to this podcast, first broadcast as a webinar and available to watch (and read) at https://www.egi.co.uk/news/turning-over-a-new-leaf-for-green-leases/ to hear from Melanie Williams, head of real estate sector at DWFK, ...
May 25, 2022•45 min•Ep. 1037
After years of delays and disappointment, London’s Elizabeth Line has finally opened. Real estate players have made bets on a boost to their assets right the way along the line, as travel times are slashed between various parts of the capital. Shobi Khan, chief executive of the Canary Wharf Group, told EG deputy editor Tim Burke what the Elizabeth Line, or Crossrail, means for the estate. Canary Wharf is changing at pace – in the past few months it has announced a biodiversity tie up with the Ed...
May 24, 2022•11 min•Ep. 1035
Jess Harrold is joined by deputy editor Tim Burke, news editor Pui-Guan Man and reporter Alex Daniel for the latest weekly round-up podcast. Burke and Man tackle the cost of living crisis, rising inflation and what that means for the big agency's financial outlook, development costs and land values. Man reviews more of the week's major headlines, and Daniel talks about the collapse of modular housing provider, House. But, in his final week at EG, how does Daniel assess the London office market h...
May 22, 2022•30 min•Ep. 1034
On this week’s Bricks & Mortar, Sarah Jackman is joined by Vikki Aitkenhead, a senior associate at Hollis and Laura Chappell, a brand & comms executive at Hollis, for a look at their mentoring relationship and the benefits they derive from it – as a mentor and a mentee. As initiator of the Hollis mentoring scheme, Aitkenhead reflects on how it was set up, its success since launching in 2019 and plans to develop it in the future. She describes the joy of watching her mentees progress and ...
May 18, 2022•16 min•Ep. 1027
Jess Harrold is joined by senior writer Piers Wehner and reporter Evelina Grecenko to round up a busy week. Wehner tackles the Queen's Speech (delivered by Prince Charles) and digs into what detail there is in the ensuing Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill - plus the political backdrop against which its policies have been formed. Grecenko shares her big life sciences news on Breakthrough Properties and its WeWork-style lab concept. But who will prevail in the quiz of the week?...
May 15, 2022•27 min•Ep. 1033
This EG Property Podcast, brought to you in partnership with Savills and Shoosmiths, features a live recording from EG’s first back-in-real-life regional event. Team EG headed to the wonderful city of Birmingham to discover just how the UK’s second city was going for gold as the countdown to the Commonwealth Games begins. The Games, which take place in the city from 28 July, have already been helping Birmingham meet its potential as not just a leading UK city but on global stage too. In this dis...
May 10, 2022•45 min•Ep. 1029
Jess Harrold is joined by head of special content Emily Wright and senior writer Piers Wehner to round up the week, with a focus on EG's latest Tech special. Wright shares what she learned at the CREtech conference about the importance of failure, why it's becoming a sought-after skill, and the fun that can be had at "F-up nights". Wehner reports a sighting of what could be Europe's first tech unicorn, and talk turns to other highlights of the Tech special - including the innovations driving com...
May 08, 2022•27 min•Ep. 1032
Logistics is still king in the West Midlands - despite the shockwaves created by Amazon’s strategic reassessment this week - with rents and capital values continuing to blossom, according to Siddall Jones managing director Ed Siddall Jones. The company leads the way in the 2022 Radius On Demand Rankings for the West Midlands, with 306,782 sq ft of space transacted across 51 deals. Chief among these has been a 71,000 sq ft letting at Hawthorns70 on the Park Rose Industrial Estate in Swethwick to ...
May 05, 2022•22 min•Ep. 1031
This week’s Bricks & Mortar guest is Joanna Lampert – a partner at law firm Mishcon de Reya, who advises on property disputes and sits part time as a deputy master of the Chancery Division, hearing cases in the Business & Property Courts. In a wide-ranging discussion looking back at over 20 years in the profession, Lampert reflects on what she loves about this part of the industry and why “property litigation is not simply landlord and tenant law.” She highlights the breadth of work that...
May 04, 2022•38 min•Ep. 1026
