Take 10 with Colliers: Recent Episodes
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In series 3 of our podcast, host Holly Brown interviews industry trail blazers and influencers on ESG impact within the Real Estate industry in 10 minutes or less. You will learn about the latest trends, insights, research and developments from those who know the industry best.
In this episode we are joined by James Cubitt, Head of Colliers’ Birmingham Office and Lee Layton, Head of Operational Real Estate Research.
Facilitated by Kirsten Hald, James and Lee discuss Birmingham's built-to-rent (BTR) market’s significant growth. Key factors contributing to Birmingham’s thriving BTR environment which are discussed include:
- Urban Regeneration: Birmingham has undergone substantial urban redevelopment, improving infrastructure and amenities, making it a desirable location for renters.
- Cultural Appeal: Birmingham’s rich cultural scene, including its vibrant arts, entertainment, and dining options, enhances its appeal as a living destination.
- Transport links: Birmingham's proximity to London and how post covid Birmingham has benefited from ‘agile’ ways of working.
- Residential Market Trends- Robust growth in Birmingham’s resi property market with factors such as the city’s growing population, affordability compared to London, and lifestyle appeal.
This podcast was recorded on the 30th April 2024.
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In this bonus episode, Fay McEwan chair of Colliers UK charity committee talks with John Burgess, Vice chair of Colliers Gives, about the realm of corporate philanthropy, where business meets social impact head-on.
Throughout their conversation, they peel back the layers to uncover what charities really look for from corporate partnerships and consider what more leaders could be doing to spearhead transformative change through charitable initiatives.
Listen in to find out more.
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This podcast is for general information and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to constitute professional advice. Colliers makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, suitability, or reliability of the content. Colliers accepts no liability or responsibility for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of, reference to, or reliance on this podcast or its content. This podcast is the property of Colliers and should not be reproduced, distributed, modified, or quoted in whole or in part without Colliers’ prior written consent. Colliers reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue this podcast at any time without notice.
In this episode of Real Talk we are joined by Simon Glenn, ourhead of London Capital Markets and George Adams in our Operational Capital Markets team. The pair discuss how clever and well considered conversions can help breathe new life into London's office buildings that are at risk of obsolescence and create more viable assets. With "adapt and reuse" proving particularly attractive from an ESG perspective, we explore the investors looking at these opportunities and some of the most recent projects on our books.
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This podcast is for general information and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to constitute professional advice. Colliers makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, suitability, or reliability of the content. Colliers accepts no liability or responsibility for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of, reference to, or reliance on this podcast or its content. This podcast is the property of Colliers and should not be reproduced, distributed, modified, or quoted in whole or in part without Colliers’ prior written consent. Colliers reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue this podcast at any time without notice.
In this episode Alanna Peach in our Operational Capital Markets team and Holly Gillingham in our Planning team take a look at the supply / demand imbalance for build-to rent assets from both an investment and planning perspective. What are the biggest issues facing those who own or are prospective owners of BTR properties and how can planning help or hinder with getting developments online and spades in the ground?
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This podcast is for general information and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to constitute professional advice. Colliers makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, suitability, or reliability of the content. Colliers accepts no liability or responsibility for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of, reference to, or reliance on this podcast or its content. This podcast is the property of Colliers and should not be reproduced, distributed, modified, or quoted in whole or in part without Colliers’ prior written consent. Colliers reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue this podcast at any time without notice.
In this episode of Colliers’ Real Talk we focus on the financial markets and how they interact with sustainability within commercial real estate.
Amy Griffiths, director in our Debt Advisory team speaks to Matt Sal, Colliers’ UK Sustainability Manager about the markets’ appetite for investing in the sector and how the attitude towards sustainability measures and climate change risk has evolved.
Listen in to find out what motivates and incentives investors when funding commercial real estate.
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This podcast is for general information and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to constitute professional advice. Colliers makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, suitability, or reliability of the content. Colliers accepts no liability or responsibility for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of, reference to, or reliance on this podcast or its content. This podcast is the property of Colliers and should not be reproduced, distributed, modified, or quoted in whole or in part without Colliers’ prior written consent. Colliers reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue this podcast at any time without notice.
This week on Colliers’ Real Talk we are joined by Alanna Peach and George Adams from our Operational Capital Markets team.
The duo sit down to discuss the trends affecting the UK student accommodation market from investors sentiment to demographic trends, whilst also forecasting how the sector will fare in 2024.
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This podcast is for general information and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to constitute professional advice. Colliers makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, suitability, or reliability of the content. Colliers accepts no liability or responsibility for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of, reference to, or reliance on this podcast or its content. This podcast is the property of Colliers and should not be reproduced, distributed, modified, or quoted in whole or in part without Colliers’ prior written consent. Colliers reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue this podcast at any time without notice.
Our next Podcast is with well know drinks brand BrewDog, as we interview their President and COO David McDowall. He discusses his belief that businesses should be a force for good and how sustainability is more than just removing plastic from the supply chain. Instead, it sits at the core of their business, impacting on everything from packaging and distribution, right through to managing their diverse real estate portfolio, which includes 100 bars across the UK.
In our fourth episode Helen Drury, Head of Sustainability at Tritax Group, discusses how sustainability in the industrial property sphere is more than just installing solar panels on the roof. Helen highlights the problem of grid grab and balancing energy demands and also highlights some of the ways that the sector can provide social value to their local community.
In our fourth episode we talk to Lee Leston-Jones, Structural Partner at Cundall, the first consultancy in the world to achieve carbon neutral certification, and a consultancy that is continuing to set benchmarks in sustainability. Lee discusses how a focus on ESG at a local level leads to real impact on their projects, and how they think holistically, moving beyond Carbon Zero on projects such as Salford Crescent Masterplan to create real sustainable living environments for communities.
In the second episode, Sophie Carruth Head of Sustainability at LaSalle Investment Management, discusses the change in sentiment across the real estate industry towards ESG and how it is being driven from the bottom up. Sophie outlines LaSalle’s commitment to Net Zero Carbon with the Better Building Partnership, as well as the actual implementation and practical application of how they are intending to achieve it.
In the first episode of Series Three, Matt Flood, Head of Occupier Markets at Landsec, discusses how as a pioneering sustainable developer, ESG is embedded throughout their entire decision making process. Outlining the importance of partnership, both with their occupiers but also with peers across real estate, he talks about how sustainability has impacted on the design, construction and operation of their development – The Forge.
Georgie Griffiths, Associate Director from Colliers UK talks to Lucy Puddle, Project Director at Grosvenor Britain & Ireland. Lucy takes us through the masterplan approved by Westminster City Council for the South Molton Triangle, with the aim to inject new life into the area whilst keeping Mayfair’s character preserved.
Meet Sam Gidley, who is part of our Business Support team in the Manchester office. Sam joined Colliers UK in 2004 as a Senior Secretary and has been recently promoted to Senior Business Support after 22 years of continued service.
Georgie Griffiths, Associate Director from Colliers UK talks to Kenneth MacKenzie, Founder and Chief Executive at Target Fund Managers, who are a specialist investor and provider of property-management services in the UK healthcare sector.
Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement that the UK has hit a milestone of 10 million people having now been vaccinated, Kenneth discusses how the type of real estate purchased helped cope with the challenges of the pandemic and care homes being a priority for the vaccine roll out.
Meet Mitesh Mistry, who is a Senior Designer in the Design Team (Marketing & Communications). Mitesh joined in 2015 and over 5 years has been promoted to the senior role. His main duties include the creation of marketing collateral and mentoring his junior colleagues.
Georgie Griffiths, Senior Surveyor from Colliers UK, talks to our Head of Research and Economics, Dr Walter Boettcher. We look at the year to date as well as predictions for property investment in 2021. The UK has saved over £1 billion in 2020 and figures indicate that people are starting to spend. Consumer confidence in the market points to a recovery in 2021 being faster and stronger than expected.
This week we share a short bonus episode, where we go behind the scenes and meet some of the great people who work at Colliers UK.
Meet Danielle Taylor, who is part of the Operations team. Danielle joined Colliers UK in May 2015 as an administrator for National Offices and has progressed through the business to the role of Project Manager. This role ensures that the systems and processes we use work for everyone in the business and we can work productively and efficiently.
Georgie Griffiths, Senior Surveyor from Colliers UK talks to Julian Tollast, Head of Masterplanning and Design at Quintain he takes us through the evolution of Wembley Park. He will explain some of the underlying principles to the Wembley Park masterplan and how those principles have been guiding the course of the development of the growing community in and around Wembley Park.
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This week we share a short bonus episode, where we go behind the scenes and meet some of the great people who work at Colliers UK. Meet Raminta Kymantas (Minta), who is part of our Human Resources team.
Minta joined Colliers UK in August 2018 as a Learning & Development Consultant. As an advocate for lifelong learning, Minta accelerates the capability and performance of Colliers UK staff.
The UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050. ESG (Environmental, social and corporate governance) is an increasing priority for real estate investors around the world. Georgie Griffiths, Senior Surveyor from Colliers UK talks to Edward Dixon, Head of ESG at Aviva Investors about the climate crisis, the challenges facing us ahead and the huge future opportunities that exist when we put ESG at the heart of real estate.
Andrew Hallissey, Executive Managing Director of EMEA Occupier Services talks to Neil Jones, Director of Property, Corporate & Shared Services, Finance and Commercial at Bupa Global and UK. They discuss how the company has chartered their course during COVID-19 and how staff members rallied together for each other and their communities.
As the UK Government announce that gyms can reopen from 25 July, this episode looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on wellness. Ross Kirton, Colliers’ Head of Leisure Agency talks to Geoff Bamber, CEO and Founder of Digme Fitness, about the importance of mental and physical wellbeing, not just for individuals, but for the nation and the economy. They also discuss how the gym sector has evolved to virtual and ‘on-demand’ fitness and what lies ahead for the sector post-lockdown.
Following Super Saturday where pubs and bars reopened, James Shorthouse, our Head of Alternative Markets, and licensed and leisure expert, speaks to Mark Davies, the CEO of Hawthorn and CFO of New River.
They discuss what measures pubs have been putting in place for the grand reopening, while also looking at the impact that lockdown has had on the sector, how recovery might look, and if government measures such as a temporary cut in VAT is enough?
Speaking during the run up to the 4 July when restaurants, pubs and hotels can re-open for business our head of hospitality asset management, Ben Godon, talks to Mark Kingston, the Managing Director of Topland Group and Ben Danielsen, the General Manager of the Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath.
They discuss the impact of lockdown on their respective businesses from a landlord and an operator perspective; and provide their insights on the longer-term future of the sector.
In our first episode you can listen to our Head of Retail Agency London, Paul Souber, speaking to Jace Tyrell, CEO of the New West End Company.
Speaking during the week that non-essential shops reopened after three months of COVID-19 lockdown, they discuss the community spirit that has emerged and how London's West End plans to attract UK residents back to the area over the summer and into the new year. They also touch on the longer term strategic aims for the area.