Fisher German Talks

The property sector is evolving faster than ever. Fresh growth cycles, new software, innovative technology and, most recently, the post-pandemic shift to working from home and rural residences living have given birth to the rise of the increasingly popular online property auction. Online auctions are a relatively new concept, but they offer a transparent, safe and fast way of selling a property. W...

The COVID pandemic fundamentally changed the face of the modern workplace. For the first time in our lifetime offices were forced to close, and many companies had to act swiftly to adopt alternative working methods if they wanted to stay productive. With most workers trapped at home, working from kitchen tables and living room sofas, the strengths of a workplace were thrown into sharp relief. The...

As we near the end of the year we’re also nearing the end of the series: the second series of Fisher German Talks. Across the last 5 episodes we’ve explored so many areas of the business, from communications to rural diversification to planning. In this episode we look back on some of the best bits from the series, featuring: Richard Gadd from the National Country Agency Team, discussing the rural...

For farmers, diversifying their income by moving away from traditional farming helps to reduce business risk and maximise returns. Land or roof space can be used for renewable energy generation, while old sheds can be used for residential or commercial space. Inflation is creating a huge amount of risk for farming, and rural businesses. Diversification is a way to offset that risk. Traditionally,...

After leaving university, figuring out where to go next can seem daunting. In a post-Covid workplace that’s grappling with constant changes and a cost-of-living crisis, the job market can be a particularly tough place to navigate. In this episode of Fisher German Talks, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at the opportunities for graduates both here at Fisher German, but also in the wider surveying i...

The UK is currently experiencing a cost-of-living crisis and turbulence in the financial markets, all against a backdrop of a government in chaos and a third Prime Minister in as many months. Amongst this, we’re witnessing one of the biggest housing crises in recent history. The average age of a first-time buyer has risen from 27 to 34 in the last decade, and rental prices have far exceeded wage g...

As we look ahead to COP27, there is a significant focus on the role hydrogen will play in the energy transition. Decarbonising the UK’s energy infrastructure will involve mass adoption of hydrogen technologies. HyNet, a major hydrogen pipeline project due to launch in 2025, will produce, store and transport low-carbon hydrogen from the North-West of England to the UK. By 2030, the project will see...

We’re back for season two of Fisher German Talks! In our second podcast series, we’ll be broadening our scope and looking at everything from decarbonisation schemes, such as the major infrastructure project HyNet, to top tips for graduates wanting to enter the industry. Throughout the next 6 episodes, we’ll look at the rural property market, commercial property management and the need for rural di...

Today, Fisher German Talks: Communications for Major Projects. Major infrastructure projects, like the HyNet Hydrogen pipeline, are classified as ‘NSIPs: Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects’.  For each of these massive projects, there could be as many as 2,000 affected parties. Multiply that by the number of major schemes currently in progress across the country and that’s tens of thous...

Today, Fisher German Talks: Changing Industrial Logistics. Over the last decade, the high street has been in a steady decline. We saw a trend toward online shopping over the past few years, which COVID-19 sped up, and now the market is fundamentally changing the nature of retail. In 2021, internet sales made up 29% of all total retail spend. This is up from 21% in 2019 and is scheduled to rise to...

Today, Fisher German Talks: Non-Operational Property Management. When it comes to a strict definition, a non-operating asset is what we would consider a piece of land that is considered non-essential to the ongoing and day-to-day operation of a business. As these assets are not core to the operation of their business, they can quickly become distractions for the landowners themselves. Often these...

With the UK having made a commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050, the clock is well and truly ticking. Every sector will have to contribute to emission reductions in order to achieve this goal. For property owners and landlords of commercial buildings, it isn’t exactly clear how best they can improve their properties to align with sustainability goals, ESG targets and to...

In addition to the overhead infrastructure that you can see above the ground, beneath our feet is a complex network of cables and pipelines. The location of these can often be uncertain and historical records of the infrastructure have not always been easy to find. Dangerous asset strike incidents, on varying scales, take place daily within the property industry. Whether it is striking underground...

92% of the UK is now covered by at least a 4G mobile signal. This is in part due to the Electronic Communications Code, legislation that requires telecoms providers to have unfettered access to commercial buildings, so they can build a comms tower on the roof. Wherever a telecoms company wants to build, they can. A rental agreement needs to be met by both parties, but the prices offered by the net...

In the years to come, the world will view the last few months, and in particular 2021, as a turning point in humanity’s relationship with nature. The Environmental Act passed last year set clear statutory targets in areas such as air quality, water waste and biodiversity, with the aim of reversing species decline by the end of 2030. The Environmental Act, alongside COP26, has governments now seeki...

We are moving into a new era in agriculture - the start of the UK’s own farming policy focusing on environmental schemes and public payments for public good. We have climate change pressures influencing policy, from weather patterns and the growing focus on carbon reduction, to volatile commodity prices and new trades deals. This is all against a growing global human population which is increasing...