Alastair Stewart on why quantity surveyors are survivors
Blessed are the quantity surveyors, to paraphrase St Matthew, for they shall inherit the Earth. Just like the cockroaches. That’s not to denigrate QSs. Nor cockroaches.
Jo Cowen Architects’ Jo Cowen on creative repurposing of buildings
The creative repurposing of older, underused buildings has major environmental, social and economic benefits, particularly in the living sectors. But it also has its challenges.
@peterproperty on the future of shopping malls
Landsec boss Mark Allan last week signalled a desire to spend up to £1bn on retail. Half may go on Liverpool One.
Potter Space’s Rob Barker on why collaboration is key to development growth
With competition for space across all sectors at an all-time high, industries need to find a way to work together.
Scottish Cities Alliance’s Councillor Alexander on supporting inward investment ambitions
A number of projects across Scotland are helping to create the conditions necessary to attract inward investment.
Local Village Network’s Rachael Box on shifting attitudes to property as a career
Local Village Network (LVN) is a grass-roots charity that supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to develop new skills and identify employment pathways. In 2023, it partnered with 12 companies from the property and construction sector to support over 300 young people as part of the Mayor of London’s Design ...
@PeterProperty on the why Savills’ results might be the canary in the coalmine
Expect losses in America and on the continent. Expect profit way down on the £153m in 2022.
BPF’s Melanie Leech on the consequences of leasehold reform
With a general election on the horizon this year, the Conservative and Labour parties are focusing on how to harness private capital to drive economic growth, and tackle huge social challenges such as the housing crisis and levelling up.
Adam Branson offers a cautionary tale of two northern towns
It is a truth universally acknowledged that town centres in the UK are struggling – and that is all too true in the north.
Nacropolis Group’s Jun Liu on the property finance challenges of 2024
Looking forward over the coming year, there are signs of optimism in the UK property market. Fitch expects UK house prices to stay nominally unchanged this year, buoyed by banks, such as HSBC, offering sub-4% five- and 10-year fixed mortgage rates for the first time since April 2023.
Distrkt’s Camilla Topham on the significant challenges facing hospitality
As we look to the year ahead, the challenges the hospitality sector has faced over the past few years are still very much present. However, tailwinds may begin to blow again.
@PeterProperty on the future of the LondonMetric LXi Reit merger
In 2009, British Land retail boss Andrew Jones walked out with two colleagues to set up LondonMetric.
Barings’ Paul Stewart on why 2024 could be a favourable entry point for the next property cycle
It would not exactly be groundbreaking to say that the past year has presented some significant challenges to businesses, both in the UK and further afield
Civic Engineers’ Leah Stuart on tackling ageing UK infrastructure more imaginatively
When it comes to urban infrastructure in the UK, the status quo is often thought to be a constant. Change is costly, and many stakeholders will ask why things can’t just stay as they are.
Pinnacle’s Claire Kober on tackling homelessness through private and public sector collaboration
For too many families, 2023 was the year they became homeless. For too many councils, 2023 was the year they declared bankruptcy. It is impossible to fix one of these problems without fixing the other, and the private housing sector has a vital role to play to increase the amount ...
LRPM’s Letitia Randell on the importance of transparency in leasehold reforms
Imagine if you had paid an independent financial adviser only to find out they were being paid by others to push their products on you. You would be outraged at the conflict of interests. But this is what leaseholders are having to put up with every day.
Rapleys’ Jonathan Harper on the impact of the long-awaited NPPF
Alongside the National Planning Policy Framework’s (NPPF’s) release, housing secretary Michael Gove announced that there would be consequences for councils who did not progress local plans and issued a directive to seven authorities who had not submitted a plan for examination since 2004. Whether this will translate into more authorities ...
Leading RE’s Chris Dietz on the intersection of sports stadiums and real estate
In the world of real estate investment, location is everything. Proximity to amenities, schools, and centres of employment often dictates the desirability and value of a property. When it comes to being near a major sporting venue, for real estate investors, such locations can sometimes be a golden ticket or ...
IMS Property Group’s Michelle Niziol on encouraging women into careers in property
The property sector is a dynamic and lucrative industry, yet it remains largely male-dominated. As we strive for inclusivity and diversity in all fields, it becomes imperative to address the gender disparity within the property sector. Encouraging more women to join and thrive in the industry not only fosters equality ...
The Chancerygate Foundation’s Amanda Walker on a multifaceted approach to improve access for a career in property
According to RICS, black professionals make up just 2% of its members. This snapshot highlights the issue around ethnicity the property sector faces to improve its diversity profile.
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