In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, recorded live at MIPIM in Cannes, EG’s news editor Pui-Guan Man chairs a discussion about one of real estate’s most exciting sectors – life sciences. Listen in to find out more about the UK’s ambitions to become the next global science and technology superpower, how real estate can better harness that opportunity and support growth, what infrastructure is needed to support the life sciences market and how the sector can meet the demand for future life ...
Mar 28, 2023•32 min•Ep. 1182
City pitches: Government Property Agency, Manchester, Scottish Cities For UK cities to be engines of growth, opportunity, and prosperity there can be no more business as usual. That’s why at the MIPIM conference in Cannes last week, EG gave some of the UK’s core cities a platform to showcase why their city is the place to invest, and what the built environment is doing to help transform those cities. In this live recording that took place in the EG Pavilion, EG’s news editor Pui-Guan Man spoke t...
Mar 28, 2023•51 min•Ep. 1180
For UK cities to be engines of growth, opportunity, and prosperity there can be no more business as usual. That’s why at the MIPIM conference in Cannes last week, EG gave some of the UK’s core cities a platform to showcase why their city is the place to invest, and what the built environment is doing to help transform those cities. In this live recording that took place in the EG Pavilion, EG editor Samantha McClary spoke to leaders from London, Manchester and the West Midlands, who outline thei...
Mar 28, 2023•47 min•Ep. 1179
Instant Group and Urban Land Institute exclusively launched their new research into the evolving needs of occupiers at the EG Pavilion at MIPIM this year. Listen in to this session, recorded live in Cannes, where vice president of research & advisory services at the Urban Land Institute, Simon Chinn, and James Rankin, head of research and insights at The Instant Group, delve in to key findings from the report. Craig Hughes, chief executive officer of partnerships at The Instant Group, steps ...
Mar 28, 2023•45 min•Ep. 1176
EG editor Samantha McClary talks to Homes England about its ambitious vision for transforming UK towns and cities, alongside its partners, in this conversation that took place on Tuesday 14 March at MIPIM, Cannes. The discussion explores the power of public and private sector collaboration in achieving long-term results for communities and showcases some successful examples of collaboration across the country. Panel: Eamonn Boylan, chief executive, GMCA Abi Brown, councillor, Stoke on Trent City...
Mar 28, 2023•44 min•Ep. 1172
The newly-announced Celtic Freeport which aims to turn South Wales into a colossus of renewable energy is offering grounds for genuine optimism for the South Wales commercial real estate market, according to Jenkins Best director Henry Best, who believes its potential for spin-offs is enormous. Jenkins Best is the highest place regional agent in the Radius On Demand Rankings for South Wales in 2023, with 42,657 sq ft transacted across 11 deals. It finished 2022 with 551,182 sq ft completed acros...
Mar 28, 2023•27 min•Ep. 1178
Jess Harrold is joined by Tim Burke, Akanksha Soni, Chanté Bohitige and Evelina Grecenko for a MIPIM debrief special of the weekly roundup podcast. Toghether, they share their biggest stories and best memories of their few days in Cannes, and sum up the market sentiment as the annual convention played out against the backdrop of a developing banking crisis. In addition, they catch us up on the major headlines they returned to - but whose life was changed on a "cellular level" by a Snickers desse...
Mar 26, 2023•23 min•Ep. 1171
What are cities doing right when it comes to climate change, and how are they bolstering their economies through innovative new approaches to development? This live discussion, hosted by EG deputy editor Tim Burke on Tuesday 14 March at MIPIM, explores where cities in the UK can look to internationally for inspiration and best practice. The panel, which includes Cristina Gamboa, chief executive of the World Green Building Council, Joanne Roney, chief executive of Manchester City Council, and Ric...
Mar 24, 2023•42 min•Ep. 1169
The real estate industry is one of the largest and most profitable sectors in the world. But despite this, the industry has a glaring problem that has persisted for decades- a lack of diverse representation. This 25-minute conversation, recorded live at MIPIM 2023 in Cannes, sees managing director of Real Estate Balance Sue Brown find out more from Pathways to Property chair and head of operational capital markets at Colliers Paddy Allen about the progress the real estate industry has made on ED...
Mar 24, 2023•27 min•Ep. 1170
For UK cities to be engines of growth, opportunity, and prosperity, there can be no more business as usual. That is why at the MIPIM conference in Cannes last week, EG gave some of the UK’s core cities a platform to showcase why their city is the place to invest and what the built environment is doing to help transform them. In this live recording that took place in the EG Pavilion, deputy editor Tim Burke spoke to leaders from Cardiff, Derby, Central South, West Midlands and Newcastle, who outl...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 1168
In the latest episode of the politics and property podcast, EG's senior writer Piers Wehner and former Conservative minister Mark Prisk take a look at the contents of the Spring Budget. They have digested 61 minutes of the chancellor's speech, 122 pages of the Red Book and reams of supporting documents so that you don't have to. They also have a look at what the politicians get up to in Cannes, why this might finally be the last gasp for Prisk's baby, the Local Enterprise Partnerships, and how h...
Mar 22, 2023•47 min•Ep. 1167
This latest episode of Bricks & Mortar sees EG’s Sarah Jackman catch up with Davies Jiva, a consultant at property regeneration firm AspinallVerdi. The pair discuss his early experiences of the real estate sector in Malawi, his studies – which eventually brought him to the UK – and how he’s finding the APC pathway. He highlights the benefits that come with RICS qualification, not least its international recognition. And as ever on Bricks & Mortar, there are words of encouragement for tho...
Mar 22, 2023•21 min•Ep. 1164
ESG was one of the hottest topics at this year’s MIPIM conference in Cannes and one of the most sought-after certifications in that space is the B Corp status. A B Corp badge is widely viewed as one of the key benchmarks for ESG performance, but how much value can it really add to a real estate business? At the EG Pavilion at the Palais des Festivals, EG news editor Pui-Guan Man had the opportunity to sit down with Craig Cullimore, chair of ADP Architecture, and Claire Mantle, executive director...
Mar 22, 2023•30 min•Ep. 1166
On the 100th edition of the weekly round-up podcast, Jess Harrold is joined by senior writer Julia Cahill and reporter Chanté Bohitige. To mark International Women's Day on 8 March, Cahill discusses an extensive feature in which 14 prominent female leaders in real estate write letters to young women interested in careers in property, and the valuable lessons on offer. Bohitige shares insights from her fascinating EG Interview with Zac Goodman, founder of real estate investor and manager TSP - an...
Mar 12, 2023•23 min•Ep. 1165
Today’s episode of Bricks & Mortar features Vikki Aitkenhead, director and head of environmental consultancy at Hollis, in a special International Women’s Day edition. Vikki started her career in real estate over 20 years ago and brings her wealth of experience to topics including career progression as a woman, balancing the demands of professional life with motherhood, and why mentoring and role models can be hugely beneficial in supporting women in their careers. The pair reflect on the re...
Mar 08, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1162
In this episode of the EG Property Podcast EG editor Samantha McClary sits down with four of 14 female leaders in the built environment who have put pen to paper in this week's EG Magazine, writing a letter to the next generation of women who should look to real estate to build a career. Over the course of this 30-minute conversation we hear insights from Anji Hobson, director of Seam Consultancy, Emma Goodford, partner and head of life sciences at Knight Frank, Dellah Gilbert, partner and head ...
Mar 08, 2023•33 min•Ep. 1160
In the latest episode of EG's political podcast, senior writer Piers Wehner and former housing minister Mark Prisk head to Westminster to meet Labour MP Clive Betts. Betts has been chair of the House of Commons' Levelling Up select committee for 12 years, investigating and assessing the work of the government department in its numerous guises. In that time he has challenged policy, honed legislation and grilled innumerable ministers - including Prisk! But can the select committee ever really hop...
Mar 07, 2023•52 min•Ep. 1163
In the latest episode of In on the Act, EG’s Sarah Jackman catches up with Michael Ranson, barrister at Falcon Chambers, to discuss the Charities Act 2022. Due to come into force in three stages, the Act contains changes relating to the disposal of charity land, which are due to be implemented this spring. Ranson highlights the background to the changes, how they apply to property as well as detailing what’s contained in each of the relevant sections.
Mar 06, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1161
Piers Wehner is joined this week by deputy editor Tim Burke and residential reporter Akanksha Soni to review the week's real estate headlines. Burke looks at the eye-watering $1.7bn fall in capital markets revenue among the big agents, while Soni takes us once again into the world of BTR, were everything still seems to be going swimmingly. But, with the quiz of the week containing a special St Piran's round on Cornwall, which jammy dodger will be the cat that gets the cream - Soni, or native Cor...
Mar 05, 2023•17 min•Ep. 1159
The gap between the best and the rest in the UK’s office market continues to widen as demand for prime and super-prime space in the major cities significantly outweighs supply. Cushman & Wakefield’s latest report into take-up and delivery in key cities around the country showed the market bolstered during the final months of 2022 but still facing challenges as companies weigh new workplace strategies. In this 30-minute roundtable podcast, EG’s London and offices reporter, Chanté Bohitige, sp...
Mar 02, 2023•33 min•Ep. 1158
In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, EG editor Samantha McClary assembles a cast of experts from across the real estate sector to explore why some of the transparency and simplicity of the auctions method hasn't been adopted in the private treaty world. In this big EG listen, we look at how the auctions market continues to push forward regardless of economic conditions and why, while not totally immune to the chill winds of recession, the ballroom (virtual or real) continues to be busy. W...
Feb 28, 2023•56 min•Ep. 1155
In this EG Property Podcast, deputy editor Tim Burke gathers a group of experts to discuss the state of real estate auctions after a tough 2022 for the UK economy and investment markets, comparing their fortunes with those of the private treaty market. What level of activity did auction professionals and financiers witness over the course of the past year, and what does the pipeline look like now? How have the funding markets changed? And as some auctioneers prepare to return to the ballroom, wh...
Feb 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 1157
Jess Harrold is joined by deputy editor Tim Burke, news editor Pui-Guan Man and residential reporter Akanksha Soni to review the week's real estate headlines. Soni discusses a pair of big money BTR schemes, Burke recounts his visit to a major development site as the long-awaited £8bn Earls Court masterplan is unveiled, and Man tackles Aldi's expansion plans - plus more of the week's news.
Feb 26, 2023•16 min•Ep. 1156
Jess Harrold is joined by Roger Cohen, senior counsel at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, to discuss the latest decision in Ludgate House Ltd v Ricketts (valuation officer) and London Borough of Southwark – a dispute over the impact of the use of property guardians on empty rates. Having failed to convince the Court of Appeal in 2020 that the occupation of its premises by property guardians meant it was not liable for non-domestic rates, Ludgate House Ltd turned its attention to how the rates sh...
Feb 22, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1154
On this week's episode of Bricks & Mortar, EG's Sarah Jackman speaks to Kate Taylor, lead trainer in the RICS APC Faculty and managing director of APC Taylormade, about how to achieve the best results from the APC journey. They discuss choosing a pathway, the mechanics of the process and how candidates can achieve - and document - the experience they need to demonstrate to qualify. Taylor imparts some excellent practical advice, making this episode a must-listen for anyone embarking - or cur...
Feb 22, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1143
In this EG Property Podcast, deputy editor Tim Burke discusses the real estate finance market and sentiment with three lenders as they look ahead following a tough 2022. After months of political turmoil and challenges from soaring inflation and rising interest rates, what schemes and assets are drawing lenders’ attention? What does supportive government policy look like to firms, and what are some of the house views on how the rates environment plays out from here? Joining the discussion from t...
Feb 21, 2023•43 min•Ep. 1153
Jess Harrold is joined by residential reporter Akanksha Soni and senior writer Piers Wehner for the latest weekly round-up podcast. Soni tackles Inland Homes' hunt for a BTR investment partner for three schemes with a total value north of £800m, and news of an innovative museum/PBSA hook-up. Wehner covers the beleaguered state of Home REIT, and wider advice to REITs in general that calls for a history lesson on King Canute and his tidal legacy. But who has a skate park tale of woe to share? And ...
Feb 19, 2023•26 min•Ep. 1152
Jess Harrold is joined by barristers Simon Allison and Brooke Lyne, of Landmark Chambers, to discuss the Supreme Court decision in Williams and others v Aviva Investors Ground Rent GP Ltd and another [2023] UKSC 6; [2023] PLSCS 29. Allison and Lyne, who represented the successful respondents, explain the court's decision in a highly important case on landlords' discretion to apportion service charges. In addition, they outline the significant implications of what they describe as a rare case tha...
Feb 15, 2023•28 min•Ep. 1151
Jess Harrold is joined by legal and professional editor Sarah Jackman and senior writer Piers Wehner for the latest weekly round-up podcast. Wehner tackles the fallout from the latest cabinet mini-reshuffle, with Michael Gove standing firm and yet another new housing minister passing through the office's revolving door. Jackman celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with a summary of the opportunities available in real estate. But who will triumph in the quiz of the week, this time with a "news...
Feb 12, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1150
In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, EG editor Samantha McClary is in conversation with new RICS president Ann Gray and recently installed chair of the board Martin Samworth. Listen in to the 30 minute discussion to find out a little bit more about the who Ann Gray is, what makes her tick and what she hopes to bring to the RICS in her 12 month presidency. Martin Samworth gives the inside track on what his role as chair of the board will mean for the future of the RICS, how passionate he i...
Feb 09, 2023•34 min•Ep. 1149
