Estates Gazette Property Podcasts

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 beh...

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 Insti...

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...

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-...

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 W...

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 hous...

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 pl...

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 Propertie...

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 help...

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 uni...

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 thes...

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 “propert...

Jess Harrold is joined by deputy editor Tim Burke to round up the week's news. Burke discusses Amazon's big plans for Cardiff, a major new scheme in Aldgate that has secured approval, more planning news from the City of London and the rest of the latest headlines. And, in a special bank holiday treat, he shares his five-track (well, one is an album) real estate-themed hip hop playlist. Give the "B...

EG today launches a new podcast series – In on the Act – which will see a member of property set Falcon Chambers joining EG each month to discuss a legislative topic. What better way to start the series than with a catch up with joint head of chambers – Guy Fetherstonhaugh QC – for a look at the recently enacted Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022, which introduces a new arbitration scheme for...

Jess Harrold is joined by editor Sam McClary and news editor Pui-Guan Man for the latest weekly round-up. McClary digs into the results of EG's fourth annual  LGBTQ+ Attitudes and Actions in Real Estate survey, which, after a backwards step last year, shows some positive signs in 2022 - albeit still with much work yet to be done. Fingers crossed the whole industry can learn from the 27 companies n...

In this week’s episode of Bricks & Mortar, Sarah Jackman catches up with Colliers’ Paddy Allen to discuss his work for Pathways to Property, which he chairs. The not-for-profit initiative run by Henley Business School at the University of Reading and supported by stakeholders in the real estate industry to increase diversity, social mobility and inclusion within the sector, celebrates its 10th ann...

In a bumper episode of EG's weekly round-up, Jess Harrold is joined by editor Sam McClary, head of special content Emily Wright and senior writer Piers Wehner for a veritable basket full of treats. Wehner discusses the international trial of the four-day week, and how willing - or reluctant - real estate might be to embracing this employment revolution. Wright rounds up the highlights of EG's late...

Michael Beckerman's efforts to inspire the real estate sector to tackle climate change are not always met with positive feedback. The chief executive and founder of CREtech, which runs real estate tech conferences across the globe, says that the move towards real estate addressing ESG is clearer to see in Europe. But in the US there is further to go. "I get a tremendous amount of hate mail," he ad...

The real estate industry continues to strengthen its commitment to investing in ESG-positive assets, offsetting carbon emissions and plans towards achieving net-zero targets. However, this initiative is not just about eco-friendly buildings, but the impact on the community including aspects of diversity. There are opportunities to make a social impact, that will contribute to building “smart citie...

Redefining real estate as a product rather than as asset could be the trick to tackling complex and overwhelming ESG targets, says the founder of one of Europe’s most active sustainable urbanism funds. Speaking on an episode of Tech Talk Radio, Mikkel Bulow-Lehnsby, co-founder of Copenhagen-based fund 2150 said that property companies have been lulled into "short-term shareholder timeframes" and t...

In this week's EGLSM, Piers Wehner is joined by Pui-Guan Man and Alex Daniel to examine the latest gender pay gap figures and what they tell us about how well - or poorly - the real estate agency industry is addressing its challenges. Along with a round-up of the news, there's the weekly quiz. Will all things, finally, be equal? Tune in to hear more.

There is no denying that wealth and opportunity needs to be spread more evenly across the UK, but does a focus on levelling up the country, run the risk of leaving London behind? While the UK capital remains one of the most sought after areas for investment, London suffered throughout the pandemic and could run the risk of being left behind some of its global competitors if its importance in gener...

The pandemic has significantly influenced occupier real-estate strategy, as priorities have shifted in favour of sustainability, wellbeing, and a smarter use of technology. Headquarters and general office relocation are a possibility for many and developers are incorporating new technologies and innovations that are attracting new tenants. Investment opportunities include firms interested in new l...

After a challenging year, we look at how UK cities are gaining foreign investment and their presence on the global stage. How has the pandemic, COP-26 and officially leaving the EU had on the value of investment in the UK from a global standpoint?

As property investors expand their portfolio past commercial spaces, there is significant appetite for capital investment into residential assets. In 2021, BTR investment poured into 26 different cities, compared to 15 in 2020 and just 11 in 2019. Which investment opportunities will bring high ROI, and deliver lasting income streams? Join us with the biggest BTR investors to discuss the value of i...