Glenbrook

Description: In this episode, Shannon is joined by Josh Bullard Divisional Director of Smart Energy & Sustainability at Hydrock, and Matt Smith, Head of Mobilisation, Letting and Management at Allsop. They explore practical approaches to improving embodied and operational carbon use in BTR schemes, and whether tenants are willing to pay a premium for living in a greener development.  We also d...

In their latest 'Big in Property' podcasts Chris and Guy tackle three topics affecting the property industry today: Recruitment - Glenbrook have two positions open and we are surprised about the lack of candidates. Construction costs -is there an inevitable increase in costs? Property Media - what are we reading and why? Enjoy!

Our new bi-weekly topical podcast where members of the team at Glenbrook take on some property issues of the day,. Chris & Guy chew the fat on three topical questions: Footfall is back with a bang, will it last? Why is everyone in property so busy at the moment? Who wants to come back to the office? Enjoy!

Guy Butler talks to Stephen Hogg, head of regional residential and Manchester head of JLL. They talk about where the BTR market will be in 2031, the regional BTR markets and the new Manchester JLL office, as well as Stephen's route to fame, success and becoming regional head of JLL. Enjoy!

Shannon talks to Hattie Hasan MBE, a plumber with over 30 years experience, who established the first women plumbing franchise, Stopcocks, and last year launched the first UK Register for Tradeswomen.  Hattie speaks candidly about her own experiences growing up in a strict and abusive environment, and how it shaped her journey. She explains how tradeswomen are vital in terms of carrying out repair...

Guy Butler from Glenbrook talks to Chris Bliss, Co-Founder and Director of Momentum Group, a multi-disciplinary property advisory firm, about his career path from theatre engineer, to project manager, through property manager to co-founder of Momentum.  Guy and Chris worked together at Grosvenor on a number of projects, and talk about the development and operation of Liverpool ONE, and how skills...

Happy New Year everyone! Our first episode of 2021 discusses the issue of Mental Health and property industry. Chris is joined by Ruth Cooper-Dickson, Managing Director of Champs Consult; a WellBeing consultancy advising businesses large and small on the well being of their staff. Ruth talks through how her own experiences inspired her to form the business and provides an insight into the type of...

We are joined again by Olivia McClea and Neil Mort from CBRE, Joanna Gabrilatsou from JLL and Jonathan Mills from Metis Real Estate. In the last podcast of the year and Chris has put the band back together to try and make sense of the last 12 months. Enjoy!

Chris is joined by Mark Powell and James Kinsler from PK3. Mark & James talk about setting up their new investment agency business this year; and the challenges that brings during a pandemic! The trio then discuss the merits of the C-Store investment market,. the continuing stampede for industrial investments and the impact of limited social interactions during the pandemic on the flow of info...

Shannon speaks to Bill Addy, CEO of Liverpool BID Company about how the Liverpool BID company is serving businesses through COVID, the real threat of the current stringent lockdowns, and what he would like to see being done differently to reinvigorate the high street. They also discuss Bill’s role as Priest and Church of England Minister and a very special acoustic performance at the Philharmonic...

Managing BTR through COVID: The highs, the lows and the future. Shannon speaks to Matt Smith, Head of BTR Asset Management at Allsop, about the practicalities of managing BTR schemes through COVID. They discuss how the asset class has performed in terms of rents, voids and letting up, as well as innovative events that have kept residents feeling connected, and moving forward in terms of design. En...

Chris is joined by Jason Print and Callum Robertson from Gerald Eve in Manchester. The trio discuss the industrial market in the North West and how it is continue to prosper despite Brexit, Covid-19 and the lockdown. Interesting stats provided by the lads on the growth of online retailers and how their hunger for more space is driving the market forward. The call for developers to provide new spac...

Can you tell your Generation Y from your Silent Generation? Do Millennials get a bad rap? What can we expect from the generation just about to enter the workplace? Fiona Dearing, Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University shares her research on the working habits of each generation and their expectations. We hear what makes Generation Z special, and why we, as employers, should be excit...

Glenbrook’s Guy Butler speaks to Sarah-Jane Curtis, Property Director at Bicester Motion – a campus of excellence for all things motive located on an airfield on the edge of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Guy chats to Sarah-Jane about her career, via a long foundation at Grosvenor, to CapCo where she grew and ran their Covent Garden estate, through to working for Value Retail at Bicester Village, where...

With 18 buildings in Manchester currently identified as having dangerous cladding, and another 50 requiring remediation, the disaster at Grenfell Tower is still impacting thousands of people’s lives. On the 3rd anniversary of the disaster, Shannon Conway speaks to Cllr Suzanne Richards, the Executive Member of Housing and Regeneration at Manchester City Council.  They discuss Suzanne’s route into...

Chris is joined by Jonathan Mills ( Metis Real Estate), Joanna Gabrilatsou (JLL), Olivia McClea (CBRE) and Neil Mort (CBRE) in our first webinar discussing the changes to the property market after we leave Lockdown. A fascinating discussion focusing on the opportunities that will be available to developers, investors and occupiers in the property market ranging from improved specification to offic...

Shannon talks to Chithra Marsh, Associate Director at Buttress Architects.  Chithra talks about her current role and how she chose to make a career in property, a sector which has been under fire for the lack of cultural diversity.  She discusses her experiences, and shares her personal thoughts on diversity quotas and targets, the danger of homogenising ethnic groups, and the importance of open a...

Guy talks to the Global head of research at CBRE, Dr Richard Barkham, about his career path, the changing economy, Multi Family living and life in Boston, MA.

Chris is joined by John Blain, the Chairman of the Everton FC Shareholders association to discuss Everton's new stadium development at Bramley Moore Dock. John gives his views on the location & aesthetics of the stadium, the planning process and how it will be funded., The short and long term benefits to the Liverpool City region are reviewed as well. Thank you to John for taking the time to s...

Guy Butler is joined by his old college friend, Nathan Cornish to talk about life and compare notes as property developers., Nathan is Group Board Director at Urban Splash and provides a great insight into his experiences navigating a course through a dip in the property market, not making compromises on design , new construction techniques and forging new strategic partnerships. Enjoy!

Guy talks to the head of Knight Frank's Manchester office, David Porter. After a canter through David's journey at Knight Frank, they discuss the office market and specifically the Serviced Office sector; how it has evolved in recent years and where is it heading. Enjoy!

Chris is joined by Tony O'Keefe to discuss the early effects of Covid-19 on the industrial market in the North West. Tony gives a background to his career, an overview of the market up to the Covid-19 outbreak and where demand is now being seen. Apologies for some sound of the quality issues, but we are having to do these podcasts remotely! Enjoy!

Chris is joined by Simon Roddam from BE Group. The pair discuss the Warrington property market; the reason's behind it's success. The phenomenon of Birchwood Park is reviewed , and what Warrington town centre should be doing to attract occupiers. Enjoy!

Chris is joined by Anthony Howcroft; surveyor at Hallams Commercial by day and head coach at Sale FC Rugby Club by night. Anthony talks us through his career from professional rugby player to office agent to successful coach. He discusses what lessons can be learnt by the business community from sport generally and, more pertinently, dealing with the current Covid-19 crisis.

Chris Lloyd is joined by Andrew Gardiner for the third time to talk about the current state of the property market. Lots of questions.... Is there still a market?? Will people adapt to home working? What will happen to values? Should the football season be voided? First of a few podcasts during this extraordinary time. We can host podcasts remotely, so please get in touch if you would like to part...