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Season Four of the Glenbrook Podcast continues with the return of Dr Richard Barkham, joining Glenbrook’s Guy Butler for an insightful conversation on the global economy and the future of Living. Broadcast from India and informed by his position as former Chief Global Economist at CBRE, Richard shares his perspective on the shifting economic landscape and takes a deep dive into the US Multifamily...

In this episode of the Glenbrook Podcast, our Development Director Sunny Johal is joined by Shauna Bradley, Partner at Howells Architects. They discuss a myriad of topics including: early influences while growing up, the problems architects face today and women in architecture. An episode that is not to be missed!

In this exciting episode of the Glenbrook Podcast, Jamie Sutton chats with Matt Smith, the CEO of Allsop Letting and Management. They dive into the origins of Build to Rent, the key ingredients for a successful scheme, and explore the evolution of co-living and single-family housing. You won’t want to miss this one! - The Glenbrook Podcast🎙️ is powered by Glenbrook Property – Glenbrook is passiona...

In this episode of the Glenbrook Podcast, Sunny Johal sits down with Phillippa Hardman, Founder and CEO of Educated Body, a wellness provider in the UK real estate market. They discuss the origins of the company and what inspired Phillippa to integrate wellness into real estate, how Educated Body is influencing the real estate sector today and where you should start when transforming your living o...

In this weeks episode, our Development Director Sunny Johal sits down with Katherine Rose, Managing Director of Verv-Life. The two discuss everything Verv-Life and Katherine's involvement in the company, the key challenges for Operations Management in residential buildings, trends shaping the UK real estate market and more. You don't want to miss this one! _ The Glenbrook Podcast🎙️ is powered by G...

Filmed in July last year, our Development Director Sunny Johal sat down with James Watts, Birmingham Office Leader for Arup. They discussed the challenges of dealing with leadership and change in a global consultancy, James' fascinating career path with Arup, the rise of AI within the workplace and how he predicts Birmingham and the built environment will evolve. You won't want to miss out! _ The...

In this episode Guy Butler chats to Dr Richard Barkham, Global Chief Economist & Head of Americas Research for CBRE. This is the second time the two have discussed the current economic climate on the podcast, with the last time taking place during the Covid-19 pandemic. In today’s episode, they discuss what has happened since that previous episode, the differences between the US and UK economi...

In this episode of the Glenbrook Podcast, our Development Director Sunny Johal sits down with Rob Valentine, Director of Birmingham for Bruntwood. They discuss Birmingham and its potential for growth, the West Midlands as an economic driver, Rob’s early career moves, and all the lessons he has learnt along the way. You won't want to miss this one. The Glenbrook Podcast🎙️ is powered by Glenbrook Pr...

In this episode of the Glenbrook Podcast Guy Butler sits down with Glenn Howells, the founder of Howells Architects. They discuss Glenn's journey from a newspaper ad to a thriving architecture business, the Howells rebrand and all the projects along the way.

In this episode of the Glenbrook Podcast, Guy Butler sits down with Louise Emmott, the Founder and Managing Director of Kingsdene. They discuss Louise's career path into property, her time at JLL and an insight into the current property market through her new venture at Kingsdene, which has recently celebrated its one year anniversary. This is not one to miss!

In the next instalment of the Glenbrook Podcast, Guy chats to Richard Walker OBE, Chartered Surveyor, and Executive Chairman of Iceland supermarkets, amongst other things. They discuss how Richard got in to property, the transition to retailing and how his passion for the environment is behind the vision for growth of his property company, Bywater. An episode you do not want to miss. Enjoy!

Welcome to the next instalment of this season’s Glenbrook Podcast. In this episode, our Office Manager, Mandy Mills sits down with Abby and Peter Varga, co-founders of P1 Fitness Personal Training. Here they talk about their journey starting their personal training and coaching business, the highs, the lows, the impact of Covid and why they chose to take a redirection to be where they are today. W...

Welcome to the next instalment of this season's Glenbrook Podcast. In this episode Guy Butler sits down with Tom Sinclair, Senior Director, about his career to date, the thriving Build to Rent funding market, how he has positioned himself at the very heart of it, the future of the sector and where he and CBRE foresee the future. This is not one to miss - enjoy!

In this bonus podcast episode, Shannon Conway meets Helen Wewiora, the Artistic Director of Castlefield Gallery. The podcast talks about the work of the gallery and the role art can play in public spaces.

Welcome to a brand new season of the official Glenbrook Podcast! In this episode, Guy talks to Suzanne Benson, head of Real Estate at Trowers and Hamlins, about her career in law, her interest in housing and her route from London to Manchester. Highlights are her year in Boston MA , developing the legal structure of shared equity for Homes England and the future of housing under a new Government....

Guy chats to Chris Maguire, whom he first met when he was editor of NW Business Insider. Chris now has a number of roles and businesses, including his own Podcast, and chats about his career, his interaction with the property industry through Insider and his current business life. Highlights include working for the Daily Mail, landing at Insider and his passion for cricket.

In this episode, Shannon speaks to Paul McGarry, Head of the GMCA Ageing Hub, and internationally recognised in the field of ageing research. They discuss the work of the Ageing Hub, the importance of including older people in planning and what age friendly looks like. 

🎥 Welcome to a new dimension 🎥 Today we’d like to share with you, the very first filmed episode of the Glenbrook Official Podcast! In this episode, our colleague Guy Butler talks with James Whittaker, Executive Director at Peel L&P about his early life and career path - giving you insight into well known places like the Trafford Centre, Therme and Peel Waters. James also tells us about his s...

Guy Butler talks to John Ogden, CBRE’s Managing Director of the North and Scotland about his career path, the Manchester office, his experience of the property market in 2022 and his forecast for the year ahead. It should be listened to by anyone in the property industry, those hoping to join the industry and anyone interested in growing businesses whilst maintaining a consistent culture. 

In this podcast, Shannon speaks to David Lynch, Manchester’s newly appointed Director of Development and Estates.  The pair discuss David’s route to his current role, transitioning from the private to the public sector; how the change in personnel at Manchester will drive the ambitions of the city; and the 3 wishes he would choose for Manchester if a magic genie suddenly appeared.

Chris is joined by Phil Westwood from fit out contractors, Overbury PLC, to discuss the world of office office firm out design. The pair discuss how the pandemic has changed fit out styles and whether it is a tool to tempt office workers back into the office, Enjoy!

Chris is joined by Jonathan Mills from Metis Real Estate in the second and final part of our review of 2021. In this episode we discuss the frantic end of the year for the market, which sectors are dominating, who are the buyers and a few predictions for 2022. Enjoy!

In part one of Glenbrook's review of the year, Chris Lloyd is joined by Joanne Gabrilatsou from JLL and Neil Mort from CBRE. The trio discuss what the last 12 months has meant to the office sector in Manchester and planning & development in the North West. Themes discussed include; how many people are actually back in the office, Manchester's office take-up improvement, the resource issues in...

In this podcast, Glenbrook’s Residential Director Shannon Conway chats to Caroline Simpson, deputy chief executive and Director of Place at Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, and Insider’s Property Personality of the Year 2021. The pair discuss Caroline’s route to her current role, via Japan and Toxteth; key elements required for public/private collaboration; and the 3 wishes she would choose...

Urban Playground: How Child-Friendly Planning and Design Can Save Cities In this podcast, Shannon speaks to Tim Gill, author of “Urban Playground: How Child-Friendly Planning and Design Can Save Cities” They discuss how children’s freedom of movement has changed through the decades, and why its important children are now considered in the design of cities. What tangible benefits are there to this...