Estates Gazette Property Podcasts

With the JLL Property Triathlon returning to Dorney Lake on 26 June, Estates Gazette sits down with Eleanor Parry, UK head of public affairs at JLL, and Natalie Ashwood, community programme lead at JLL, to look ahead to one of the property industry’s biggest sporting and social fixtures. The conversation covers the history of the event, why it has become such an important date in the industry cale...

Chair: Akanksha Soni, news editor Speaker: Emmanuel Day, senior director new business - Living sector, RentGuarantor As the UK rental landscape undergoes its most significant transformation in a generation, the shift toward a professionalised "living sector" is creating a unique crossroads for landlords and investors. This episode, recorded at UKREiiF, will explore how the pressures of new legisla...

Chair: Tim Burke, editor  Speakers:  Lee Gordon, partner, Walker Morris Paula Hirst, director, Harlow and Gilston Garden Town The UK is standing at the edge of a new urban frontier, fuelled by a government mandate to build the first "New Towns" of the 21st century. But between the political ambition and the first spade in the ground lies a high-stakes landscape of fragmented land ownership, stagge...

Chair: Tim Burke, editor Speakers: Nicola Hanser, director, Holistic Sophie Eastwood, managing director, Holistic Ahead of this year's UKREiiF conference, the team at Holistic Insight surveyed almost 10,000 attendees to gauge sentiment in the UK's real estate sector. In this podcast, Sophie Eastwood and Nicola Hanser of Holistic Insight tell editor Tim Burke about the findings – and why such a sna...

Chair: Akanksha Soni, news editor Speaker: Simon Reid, assistant director of business growth, Liverpool City Region Liverpool City Region has entered 2026 with a record £11bn pipeline and a 10-year mandate to expand the economy by a further £10bn. This is no longer a vision of what could be; it’s a roadmap for what is being built. In this episode, recorded at UKREiiF, Simon Reid, assistant directo...

Chair: Jess Harrold, legal & professional editor  Speakers:  Ben Rich, chief executive, Radix Helen Wheddon, partner, Stevens & Bolton Darren Cleveland, head of BD, marketing & client services, Stevens and Bolton   This podcast, recorded at UKREiiF, explores the urgent transformation of the UK high street, shifting the focus from declining retail to the untapped potential of health as...

Chair: Tim Burke, editor  Speaker: Leigh Thomas, group managing director, property, Kier Property When it comes to town and city regeneration, the near-term challenges for developers are stark, but the need for action is pressing and the long-term benefits still clear. In the case of Kier Property, the role of master planner places it in a pivotal position to drive change and overcome challenges....

Chair: Jess Harrold, legal & professional editor  Speaker: Stuart Woolgar, CEO, Global Guardians In an era of rising urban density and acute housing pressure, leaving buildings dormant is no longer just an oversight. It is an unnecessary direct cost. Across the UK, public and private sector property owners and agents hold significant volumes of empty offices and underutilised assets, often wit...

Chair: Jess Harrold, legal & professional editor  Speakers:  James Brown, managing director, The Urbanists Mary Ann Brocklesby, county councillor, Monmouthshire County Council Regeneration is often discussed through the lens of city skylines and urban hubs, but the heart of a region’s success frequently lies in its towns and rural communities. In these areas, the challenges are unique: tacklin...

Chair: Akanksha Soni, news editor  Speaker: Nicola Haigh, national head of real estate & housing, business & commercial banking, Lloyds The British workplace is reaching a tipping point where a building's carbon footprint is becoming as critical as its postcode. As the divide between high-spec green spaces and ageing "legacy" offices widens, a massive national mission is underway to transf...

Chair: Tim Burke, editor  Speaker: Derek Griffin, head of acquisitions, Whitbread Premier Inn provides 12% of the UK’s hotel accommodation stock – the highest of any hotel operator in any market in the world. This extraordinary success has been delivered through a continual 20-year expansion programme underpinned by a unique business model and flexible property requirements. This April, the compan...

Chair: Tim Burke, editor  Speaker: Guy Windsor-Lewis, CEO & founder, Locale Operational drag is the silent killer of asset value. For owners and asset managers, the challenge is clear: how do you deliver more with less, while meeting the rising demands of a multi-generational workforce? This podcast, recorded at UKREiiF, takes you inside the engine room of the UK’s most innovative properties....

Chair: Evelina Grecenko, senior reporter Speakers: Huw Davies, partner head of ESG, Jones Hargreaves Today, the most successful assets aren't just "green"; they are commercially resilient, high-performing spaces that occupiers actually want to inhabit. In this episode, recorded at UKREiiF, we sit down with Huw Davies, head of ESG at Jones Hargreaves, to challenge the traditional view of sustainabi...

Chair: Jess Harrold, legal & professional editor  Speakers:  Joanna Deffley, partner residential development, Shakespeare Martineau James Scott, group director strategy & planning, Urban & Civic  This episode explores the intricate mechanics and strategic rewards of large-scale developments delivered through complex, multi-partner frameworks. Join Joanna Deffley and James Scott, record...

Chair: Akanksha Soni, news editor Speakers:    Steven Calder, head of connected buildings  Bob Allen RCDD, director – smart buildings, Block Solutions For today’s occupiers, a building is only as good as its heartbeat: the digital connectivity that keeps their business alive. In this episode, we sit down with Elevate to explore how they are redefining the relationship between landlords, agents and...

Chair: Tim Burke, editor Speaker: Dan Westley, head of portfolio, UK, Vastint In major urban regeneration, the "perfect" masterplan on day one is rarely the right one by the time the final phase completes. While location provides the foundation, it is strategic agility that ensures a development remains relevant across decades of shifting market cycles and evolving human behaviour. In this episode...

Chair: Tim Burke, editor Speaker: Helen Collins, principal & managing director, Midlands, head of UK living and affordable housing, Avison Young When the traditional blueprints for BTR and housing for sale no longer align with economic reality, the industry must look to new models and partnerships beyond the balance sheet. Today, the most valuable asset in a developer's toolkit isn’t just land...

Speakers: Tim Burke (chair) | Editor, Estates Gazette Clive Chalkley | Partner, Gowling WLG Luke Tillison | Managing partner, head of transactional, BTG Eddisons Gavin Lacey | CEO, CHPK   Editor Tim Burke talks to some of this year’s judges to find out what makes a standout entry, and how they like to approach the judging process.

Speakers: Tim Burke (chair) | Editor Estates Gazette Kellie Hatton | National head of real estate, Shakespeare Martineau Sam Wallis | CEO, GIA Bruce Evans | Chief commercial officer, RentGuarantor   Editor Tim Burke sits down with some of the judges from our category sponsors to discuss this year's awards

Speaker: Steve Coulson CEO and founder, Kitt  Chair: Tim Burke, editor, Estates Gazette While capital continues to chase a narrow pool of prime trophy assets, the industry may be looking for value in the wrong place. This episode explores the "missing middle", the vast majority of the UK office market consisting of smaller, operationally under-managed buildings that represent the sector's biggest...

Speaker: Bev Craig, leader, Manchester City Council  Chair: Evelina Grecenko, senior reporter, Estates Gazette  Greater Manchester has spent a decade as the UK’s fastest-growing city region, with productivity consistently outpacing the national average. This success is no accident; it is the result of a long-term leadership approach and a consistent vision that integrates investment in skills and...

Speakers: Nick Mumby, partner, Gowling WLG  Chair: Tim Burke, editor, Estates Gazette Real estate is increasingly an operational business rather than a passive investment play. As funding conditions stabilise and sentiment improves, private capital is gravitating toward sectors where hands-on operating capability can drive performance and create value beyond traditional financial engineering. This...

Speakers: Stacy Eden, head of real estate, RSM   Kelly Boorman, partner – head of construction, RSM Chair: Akanksha Soni, news editor, Estates Gazette Real estate may be regaining confidence, but the fundamentals are shifting. We're joined by RSM to unpack the findings of its latest Real Estate 360 survey and explore what’s really driving market sentiment in 2026. With 64% optimistic about the yea...

Speakers: Steve Rotheram, mayor of Liverpool City Region Chair: Evelina Grecenko, senior reporter, Estates Gazette Liverpool City Region arrives at MIPIM 2026 with a record £11bn pipeline and a 10-year mandate to expand the economy by a further £10bn. This is no longer a vision of what could be, it’s a roadmap of what is being built. In this episode, mayor Steve Rotheram details how the region's l...

Speakers: Chair: Shifali Gorka, reporter, Estates Gazette Jill Anderson, acquisitions manager, Whitbread  Jonathan Langdon, senior acquisitions manager, Whitbread  We’re diving into the hotel investment race in London and Edinburgh with the experts leading the charge. Learn how affordable brands like Premier Inn are winning the battle for "impossible sites” and get the inside track on the future o...