In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, recorded live in Edinburgh as part of our Scottish Cities Live event, EG editor Samantha McClary chairs a conversation with five key experts from across the commercial real estate sector to discuss how investors, developers and the public sector can find value in an ever-changing environment. Over the course of the 50-minute debate, you’ll hear about the sectors that are showcasing the best value, the unintended consequences of government policy and the importance of the real estate sector using its voice in a better, bigger and more passionate way. Listen in for key insights from: Ed Crockett, director, operational capital markets, Savills Anne Johnstone, head of ESG, NorthTree Barry McKeown, partner & head of Glasgow office, Shoosmiths Claire Monaghan, partner, RSM Michael O'Brien, lead officer projects, South Ayrshire Council   To read more about EG Scottish Cities Live head to www.egi.co.uk/news or pick up your latest issue of EG magazine.   EG Scottish Cities Live was brought to you in partnership with Savills, Shoosmiths and RSM.

In this episode of the EG Property Podcast EG editor Samantha McClary takes a look at the requirements for developers to deliver on biodiversity net gain, how the development community is reacting to the demand of the Environment Act 2021 and what challenges developers may face in delivering meaningful habits across projects. Listen in for invaluable advice and tips from an expert panel, comprising: Julia Baker, head of nature services, Mott MacDonald Alexis Perry, commercial director, Environment Bank Nina Pindham, barrister, No5 Barrister's Chambers Emma Toovey, ecology director, Environment Bank Make sure to pick up your 26 November issue of EG Magazine for a full write up of the discussion. This podcast was brought to you in partnership with Environment Bank.

In November's edition of In on the Act, Joe Ollech and Toby Boncey, barristers at Falcon Chambers, discuss Part 8 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill. The Bill, currently at report stage in the House of Commons, makes provision for local authorities to let empty commercial properties via auction if certain criteria have been met. They look at the detail of the proposals, how they might operate in practice and what the practical effect could be on rental values and landlords.

Jess Harrold is joined by Piers Wehner, who digs into the detail of chancellor Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement. Wehner outlines the major talking points for property, including what the statement means for levelling up, business rates and the future of investment zones, and rounds up the initial industry reaction. But how closely has he been keeping his eyes on the rest of the news? Find out, as he is put to the test in the quiz of the week.

In 2019, EG brought together a group of people embarking on their journeys in real estate and has since published regular features charting their progression. The most recent feature was published in October and, just weeks later, the group came together for a discussion on the Bricks & Mortar podcast with Sarah Jackman. Listen to Jake Edwards, graduate surveyor at Cushman & Wakefield, Ella-Moore Hemsley, graduate surveyor at Lambert Smith Hampton and Louise Lawrence, apprentice surveyor at Savills discuss their pathways into real estate, how they’ve found studying and how they went about securing jobs. They also talk about how their APC journeys are shaping up, as well as offering advice to those who are thinking about embarking on a similar journey.

Pubs have witnessed a remarkable comeback post-lockdown with the public viewing the sector with a renewed sense of importance, although challenges undoubtedly lie ahead, according to Fleurets director and head of national agency James Davies. Fleurets currently leads the Radius On Demand Rankings for the UK’s hotel and leisure sector, with almost 300,000 sq ft of space transacted this year. Davies believes pubs have enjoyed a honeymoon period in the post-lockdown period, with many new units opening up in what were traditional retail spaces. However, he also believes the sector needs help with VAT rates and with the ability to hire overseas workers if it is to overcome the recessionary storm clouds currently gathering.

Piers Wehner is joined by Pui-Guan Man and Tim Burke for this week's trawl though the news. CREFC has reported that prices are being "chipped" by 20 to 40%. The big agents are suffering from a $400m drop in earnings from capital markets. And everyone is "hacked off" with the abrupt demise of investment zones. Plus, a quiz that asks all the important questions: who is the owner of property's fishiest feet, and why is Landsec's Cardinal Place suddenly sweaty?

As the industry welcomes yet another housing minister and sees another raft of policies junked within weeks of being announced, this month’s episode of EG’s politics podcast is here to (try to) make sense of it all. Senior writer Piers Wehner and former housing minister Mark Prisk take a look at what the new government, the return of Michael Gove and the autumn statement will mean for real estate. And will Investment Zones ever see the light of day?

Jess Harrold is joined by editor Sam McClary and head of events Natalie Roberts to discuss the highlight of the property calendar that is the EG Awards. McClary and Roberts round up the big winners of the night, and all the work that went in to putting on a show - including the effort required to achieve a net zero awards ceremony. In addition, Roberts offers insights into the busy life of an event planner, the qualities required and a little advice for anyone considering it as a career.

Jess Harrold is joined by Pui-Guan Man and Piers Wehner to round up the events of a week which has involved a new prime minister for the UK in Rishi Sunak, and a return of Michael Gove to the role of levelling up secretary. But what will these two seemingly safe pairs of hands mean for property? As we approach Halloween, is the market still spooked? And can Sunak and Gove offer fresh treats... or the same old tricks? Plus, a delve through the EG archives results in a quiz that taxes Man and Wehner to the limits of their memory.

EG’s Sarah Jackman last caught up with Madison Berkeley’s Nina Zeilerbauer in November 2021 when the recruitment market in real estate was buoyant, counter offers were common place and candidates were weighing up multiple job offers. Almost a year on and with the UK’s economic climate changing, does the same hold true? Along with Madison Berkeley’s Christine Scott, Sarah and Nina discuss the last 12 months, look at emerging trends such as the growing demand for candidates with ESG-related skillsets and ponder how the recruitment market might develop over the coming months.

Jess Harrold is joined by Tim Burke, Pui-Guan Man, Evelina Grecenko and Piers Wehner for the latest weekly round-up, in the wake of the resignation of Liz Truss as prime minister. Together, they discuss the fallout, the reaction of real estate and share their thoughts on what might happen next. In brighter news, Burke, Man and Grecenko celebrate the end of Steptober with an update on their fund-raising efforts for LandAid. But who will triumph in a special free-for-all version of the weekly quiz?

Joining Sarah Jackman for this month’s edition of In on the Act is EG columnist and joint head of Falcon Chambers Guy Fetherstonhaugh KC. And the topic this month: the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act and the rent arrears arbitration scheme established under it for the recovery of ring-fenced rent arrears. Regular listeners will know that Guy and Sarah first spoke about the Act in April’s podcast and, now that the window for instructing arbitrators has closed, they look at what has happened since and whether the scheme might pave the way for greater use of arbitration as a method of dispute resolution in the future.

Jess Harrold is joined by editor Sam McClary from New York, and city reporter Chanté Bohitige from London, for the latest weekly round-up. McClary shares her energising experiences at CREtech in the Big Apple - as well as a sprinkling of Hollywood magic in the form of a REIT dedicated to buying industrial land and developing it for film studio space. Meanwhile, as the political and economic turmoil back home continues, Bohitige surveys the current mood, with some encouraging news on take-up and rents in the West End, and some major pharmaceutical giants eyeing space in the capital. They may be an ocean apart, but can they be separated in the quiz of the week?  

In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, recorded live at CRETech NYC, EG editor Samantha McClary brings together three very different attendees to talk about their views on real estate, tech and the current market. Listen in to hear from GPE’s head of innovation James Pellatt with innovation manager – and one of this year’s batch of very impressive EG rising stars -  Ella Walter-Pavlou as they share the property owner view,  why they’ve come out to NYC this week and what they’ll be taking home. Pilabs’ and Spire Ventures’ Faisal Butt gives the VC view and shares his view on what start-ups need to focus on to make sure they get their share of investment. While Jeremy Bernard, Americas chief executive of Essensys, shares the exhibitor view and gives us a little more insight on how collaboration is key when it comes to the growth of proptech. And a few final words from McClary on some standout insights for her.

A big first day at CREtech NYC as thousands from around the globe made their way to Pier 36 on the Hudson River to talk tech, climate, investment and the big issues facing the industry. In this special podcast, recorded live from the show, EG editor Samantha McClary shares insights from CREtech chief executive Michael Beckerman as he kicks off proceedings and some big thoughts on the market and the importance of diversity from Hines’ Laura Hines-Pierce and BentallGreenOak’s Sonny Kalsi. Recordings were done onsite, not in the usual EG studio so listeners may need to lean in a little. But, as always, we promise it is worth it.

EG’s Bricks & Mortar returns to the airwaves this week for its Autumn schedule. And what better way to start back than by catching up with the winner of the 2022 Women in Property National Student Award, Tallulah Bannerman, a fourth year architecture student at the University of Edinburgh. The award programme, which invites universities to nominate their top female students studying on a built environment degree course, is now in its 16th year, with over 1,400 students having been through the programme. Bannerman and Bricks & Mortar host, Sarah Jackman, discuss the award, Bannerman’s journey into architecture and how she hopes to develop her career once she finishes at Edinburgh.

Bristol’s electorate has spoken: the role of city mayor will be dropped when Marvin Rees finishes his term of office in 2024. It will be replaced by a committee system in which decisions will be ratified by groups of councillors rather than by a cabinet appointed by the mayor. Supporters of the change hope it will allow for a more democratic form of government.   In this 55-minute podcast, EG’s guests discuss how Bristol reached this point and what it means for development in the city. Will it slow things down or will it help pave the way for getting Bristol’s future growth right? Joining associate editor Julia Cahill are: Jonathan Lambert, director, development, Savills Bristol  John Savage, executive chairman, Bristol Chamber of Commerce & Initiative  Christine Townsend, councillor – Green Party, Bristol City Council 

In this episode of the EG Property Podcast EG editor Samantha McClary is warming up for the upcoming CREtech NYC conference in Manhattan by reconnecting with Fifth Wall’s Brendan Wallace. The pair last caught up in April 2021 as Wallace outlined his for a new climate fund. You can listen to that conversation here. In this 45-minute conversation Wallace shares thoughts on the coming of age of proptech and together the pair ponder whether, with the unique role that the built environment has to play in the environmental survival of the planet, proptech will eventually evolve into climate tech. And all bets are on for whether Wallace’s predictions about what will be the big topics of conversation at CRETech come true.

Jess Harrold is joined by editor Sam McClary and deputy editor Tim Burke for the latest weekly round-up podcast. Burke offers a market update, as economic turmoil continues to have an impact on real estate - and, in much brighter news, shares details of the EG team taking part in Steptober for LandAid - EG: Pimp My Stride. Once you've listened, be sure to sponsor them at: https://join.landaid.org/fundraisers/egpimpmystride McClary discusses what she has learned about the success story that is Greggs in this week's EG Interview - and why things are looking up for the RICS. But who will be the most sure-footed in the quiz of the week? Once you're done, be sure to brighten your Sunday with some required listening for this week's episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ3tNCwUvSQ          

Demand for life sciences space in London is far outstripping supply – but high-profile schemes on the horizon offer a glimpse at new hubs and clusters across the capital. In this 40-minute discussion, recorded during LREF week with the support of JLL, EG’s guests discuss the outlook for life sciences in the city, the hurdles to creating new real estate and why the capital must collaborate with, rather than compete against, other regional centres of excellence. Joining deputy editor Tim Burke are: Sven Bunn, life sciences programme director, Barts Health NHS Trust Matt Fitter, investor and developer lead, life sciences, JLL Ivana Poparic, head of cluster development, MedCity James Sheppard, managing director, Kadans

In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, recorded live at the London Real Estate Forum, EG editor Samantha McClary sits down with five specialists from across the sector to make the case for regeneration or restoration (or retrofit) of buildings. With a clear focus from the industry to do the right thing when it comes to climate change, there is an increasing proportion of refurbishments taking place rather than full scale development. An increasingly loud voice that is anti knock it down and build it up – see plans for M&S’s HQ on Oxford Street as an example – has left many in the development and planning world, unsure of what is expected of them. Listen in to understand more about the case for and against knocking it down and starting again to deliver better and how the argument for redevelopment versus retrofitting is eerily similar to that of veganism versus an omnivorous diet. Helping figure out the answer are: Ali Abbas, managing director, head of UK, Art-Invest Chris Cummings, director, Savills Earth, Savills Derek Griffin, head of acquisitions, Whitbread William Seymour, partner – real estate, Shoosmiths Katharine Woods, associate, DP9

In this EG Property Podcast, part of a series of listens focussed on London’s built environment, EG editor Samantha McClary stays up well past her bedtime to understand more about what the night-time economy is and what is needed from the real estate sector and government to ensure that it gets as much support as the daytime economy. Listen in to hear more about how we need to change the narrative around the nighttime economy, shifting it away from a discussion about clubs and bars and towards business and people, and how central government support is essential to ensure the capital can make the most of life after dark. Sharing their insights and expertise in this circa 35-minute listen are: Michael Kill, chief executive, Night Time Industries Association Ros Morgan, chief executive, Heart of London Business Alliance Matt Sims, chief executive, Croydon Business Improvement District Melanie Williams, head of real estate & hospitality sectors, DWF

In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, EG editor Samantha McClary is in discussion with four experts from across the built environment to understand how the UK’s cities are “levelling up” – or not – regardless of the politics. Levelling up was barely mentioned in the recent “mini budget”, reports say barely any of the levelling up funds have actually been spent and EG figures show that since the first time then PM Boris Johnson utter those two words “levelling up” in 2020, our regional cities continue to lag behind the capital. Investment is 23% lower, take up 12% lower and average rents a whopping 54% lower. Government is unlikely to really be able to level up this country, so how can our cities and the built environment make sure that they can? Helping to figure out the answer are: Deborah Gordon Brown, partner, Shoosmiths Kat Martindale, director and head of ESG research, Savills Simon McCabe, chief executive, Scarborough Group International Jackie Sadek, regeneration practitioner, Urban Strategy This episode runs as an aural accompaniment to EG’s UK Cities Guide , which looks at how well our cities are performing when it comes to the green agenda and the importance of the role of infrastructure – physical and digital – when it comes to creating an equal UK.

Jess Harrold is joined by deputy editor Tim Burke and senior writer Piers Wehner to discuss the political and economic turmoil of the last week. From the disastrous impact on the markets, to what we know so far about investment zones, to Labour's bid to be the party for real estate, they discuss all the fallout - as well as Wehner's timely new podcast series, EG's Office Politics. But who will come out on top in the quiz of the week?

EG’s brand new politics podcast, hosted by senior writer Piers Wehner and former business and housing minister Mark Prisk. About once a month we will be journeying to the place where politics and property intersect. We’ll examine the potential impact of what the government and opposition are planning, dissecting the policies, discussing delivery and, in this episode, finding out why housing ministers are like Doctor Who. And what a week to start!

In this panel discussion from EG's ESG Breakfast Briefing, deputy editor Tim Burke asks a panel of guests from across the built environment about the most pressing needs for sustainability-focused skillsets in the industry. Once the preserve of a dedicated ESG team, panellists agreed that forward-thinking companies are now working hard to ensure the necessary talent is embedded in divisions across their business, as the green agenda rises ever-higher on the list of priorities. Joining the discussion are: Amanprit Arnold, senior policy officer, Greater London Authority Janine Cole, sustainability and social impact director, GPE Andy Mercer, head of ESG, Colliers Chris Davies, chief executive, Uncommon Adam Smith, climate change programme lead, Better Buildings Partnership

In this panel discussion recorded at EG's recent ESG Breakfast Briefing, deputy editor Tim Burke is joined by guests from the worlds of engineering, architecture, development and insurance brokerage to ask whether insurance is becoming a barrier to real estate achieving its net zero aims. At the heart of the discussion is timber - the benefits of building with it, the challenges of insuring schemes that use it, and the collaboration needed between architects, developers and insurers to bring everyone on to the same page. Tackling the topic are: Gareth Atkinson, director, Civic Engineers Stephanie Crombie, associate, head of sustainability, Marrow Lorraine Ben Cross, development director, General Projects Dominic Lion, director, Gallagher

In this keynote speech from EG's recent ESG Breakfast Briefing, Tom Willcock, director of innovation at Hollis, talks about the real estate industry’s failure to get the grips with the climate crisis, the meaningless arguments that have slowed progress in tackling the ESG agenda’s biggest challenges, and why, when there's any choice to be made within the sector, we must come down on the side of the environment.

Just before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, 10 years on from a landmark review by University College London’s Sir Michael Marmot’s into health inequalities in England, the Institute of Health Equity published a follow-up report exploring just how closely health and life expectancy are tied to socioeconomic position and the conditions in which people live and work. Some of the findings were bleak, underlining that health inequalities had worsened over the preceding decade. In this panel discussion from EG's recent ESG Breakfast Briefing, our guests explored the role real estate and the built environment have in addressing these worsening inequalities. Joining deputy editor Tim Burke are: Rob Charlton, chief executive, Space Group Pete Gladwell, group social impact and investment director, L&G Group Divya Hariramani Herrero, sustainable design and wellbeing service line lead, Longevity Cara Imbrailo, partner, Charles Russell Speechlys Federico Montella, head of ESG and sustainability, Lambert Smith Hampton Jane Mudd, leader, Newport City Council

On this episode of Tech Talk radio, host Emily Wright is joined by Aviva Investors' head of responsible investment Ed Dixon as he cuts straight to the heart of what ESG is really all about - and it's not acronyms.  A former carpenter who lost his job in the 2008 recession, Dixon talks about his career path from "fifty quid weekend jobs" to "£50bn of real assets 20 years later" and discusses why "it's OK" that head of sustainability and director roles in large real estate companies are increasingly being taken up by younger, less experienced people. "Young people are taking on incrementally bigger and bigger roles in this space. They are taking risks, they are getting the leadership team on board and they are delivering great stuff. I think it's working." Dixon also touches on the transition from investing in climate solutions such as green buildings to tackling climate in its entirety and why finding the "bright spots" in the sector and ignoring those with their heads down resisting change is crucial to progress.  And, in a direct message to listeners, he told them how they could tell whether or not they are on the right tracks as we navigate "a time of change tantamount to the industrial revolution" as soon as they had switched off the podcast.  To find out more, tune in now. 

In this episode to the EG Property Podcast, EG editor Samantha McClary is talking to the final three individuals that make up the latest cohort of EG Future Leaders. Listen in to the third of three episodes introducing you to cohort five of the EG Future Leaders to meet our early careers participants – Isabelle Walters from Savills, Callum Wyatt from CBRE and Priscilla Idowu from HB Reavis. A trio of bright sparks that promise to deliver talks to inspire not just the next generation but current leadership. Listen in to this 25-minute conversation to find out what they hope to deliver through their 10-minute TED style presentations at EG’s special grand finale on 24 November and how essential it is that you – and the whole to the built environment – leans in, listens and takes action. Since the launch of EG Future Leaders in 2019 some 35 individuals have passed through the programme, learning not just the skills to stand up on stage to present to room full of peers and established leaders from across the industry, but the skills to really showcase how powerful the built environment can be at effecting change. The Future Leaders programme is more than just an event. This is a movement across the sector to empower generations of inspired and inspirational people to push the industry forward, to speak up and speak out about the role real estate has to play in so many aspects of our lives, our livelihoods and in the future of the planet. To make sure you’re part of what EG promises will be the best real estate industry event you’ll ever go to, head straight to www.eg.co.uk/eg-events/future-leaders-summit/ to book your tickets now.

LISTEN: Piers Wehner is joined this week by content chief Emily Wright and London reporter Chante Bohitige. What other podcast gives you insight into London's rising rents, measuring the UK's cities, pricey buns and squirrels?   Emily says 'so long' (for a short while) and Piers takes advantage of Jess Harrold's absence to introduce a new game to the format. What could possibly go wrong?

In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, EG editor Samantha McClary is in discussion with four more of our latest cohort EG Future Leaders to find our just how excited and terrified they are about undertaking one of the toughest but most rewarding programmes in the sector. Listen in to this 35-minute conversation with Sophie Stewart from DLA Piper, Kat Strzalka from JLL, Jibram Saleem-Sheikh from Landsec and Thai Dang from Ellandi to find out what they hope to deliver through their 10-minute TED style presentations at EG’s special grand finale on 24 November and how essential it is that you – and the whole to the built environment – leans in, listens and takes action. Since the launch of EG Future Leaders in 2019 some 35 individuals have passed through the programme, learning not just the skills to stand up on stage to present to room full of peers and established leaders from across the industry, but the skills to really showcase how powerful the built environment can be at effecting change. The Future Leaders programme is more than just an event. This is a movement across the sector to empower generations of inspired and inspirational people to push the industry forward, to speak up and speak out about the role real estate has to play in so many aspects of our lives, our livelihoods and in the future of the planet. To make sure you’re part of what EG promises will be the best real estate industry event you’ll ever go to, head straight to www.eg.co.uk/eg-events/future-leaders-summit/ to book your tickets now.

In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, EG editor Samantha McClary meets the first batch of Future Leaders joining the fifth cohort of EG’s award winning programme. Listen in to hear how Charlotte Paton from Savills, Sophie Levenson from Knight Frank, Megan Kennedy from Wilmott Dixon and Ola Alade from LCP are feeling about embarking on the intense two-month training programme and how they hope to inspire not just the next generation but real estate’s current leaders to bring about change. For this series of EG Future leaders we’re tasking these phenomenal individuals with putting on a show at our grand finale that is going to be bigger and better than ever before. Since the launch of EG Future Leaders in 2019 some 35 individuals have passed through the programme, learning not just the skills to stand up on stage to present to room full of peers and established leaders from across the industry, but the skills to really showcase how powerful the built environment can be at effecting change. The Future Leaders programme is more than just an event. This is a movement across the sector to empower generations of inspired and inspirational people to push the industry forward, to speak up and speak out about the role real estate has to play in so many aspects of our lives, our livelihoods and in the future of the planet. To make sure you’re part of what EG promises will be the best real estate industry event you’ll ever go to, head straight to www.eg.co.uk/eg-events/future-leaders-summit/ to book your tickets now.

Jess Harrold is joined by editor Samantha McClary and senior writer Piers Wehner to reflect on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. In addition, they consider how King Charles III - who has long been known for airing his views on the built environment, and was ahead of his time on the importance of environmental awareness and sustainability - might continue to have an influence on real estate in his new role.

In episode five of In on the Act, Jess Harrold is joined by Paul Letman and Cecily Crampin, of Falcon Chambers, to discuss the Building Safety Act 2022, which was was given royal assent in April. Letman and Crampin address the key provisions of the Act, conceived in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the resulting debate on remediating defective cladding, including the greater protections it provides for leaseholders, increased powers to support the making of building liability orders and the establishment of new regulatory bodies.  

Covid led many to rethink their careers and follow through on aspirations to open shops and this has helped the retail sector bounce back with a vengeance post-lockdown but it now braces itself for a bruising winter, according to Creative Retail director Scott Robertson. Creative Retail, which is Birmingham-based but has an increasingly national presence, sits in fifth place on the 2022 Radius On-Demand Rankings for retail disposals for the whole of the UK. It has let or sold 164,829 sq ft so far this year. Robertson says the sector faces a period of unprecedented economic turbulence and predicts more casualties to come. However, with the right support from both national and local government he believes bricks and mortar retail has a bright future.

In this latest episode of Bricks & Mortar, Sarah Jackman catches up with Madeleine Davitt, senior partner at Davitt Jones Bould. A pioneer of remote and flexible working, the specialist real estate and planning law firm has a varied client base and operates a waiting list for those wishing to join. Listen as Davitt reflects on her journey into real estate, the challenges she faced when setting up the firm and what she’s most proud of when she looks back on it all today.

Jess Harrold is joined by deputy editor Tim Burke and reporter Chanté Bohitige for the latest weekly round-up. Burke tackles the bleak prognosis contained in a lengthy report from investment bank Berenger that concludes that real estate faces the toughest market in a decade… as well as fears that the property industry will be ignored by the next prime minister. In addition, he covers the government’s plans to sell surplus office stock. Bohitige offers some positive news about the demand for grade A office space in London and the impacts that is having. And, in an effort to lighten the mood further, each shares some recommended listening for your Sunday afternoons.

In this edition of the EG Property Podcast, brought to you in partnership with Savills, EG editor Samantha McClary is joined by five experts from the south coast to find out more about what being awarded one of eight freeport statuses means for Southampton and the wider region. Listen in to this special EG Cities Live: Southampton recording to understand why collaboration between public and private sector is vital and why competition between UK freeports would be the worst thing for the country. In this 45-minute recording you'll find out more about how the freeport is the south coast's opportunity to showcase innovation, to retain talent and to, maybe, finally bring the region's logistics market out of paralysis. All that and much more expert insight delivered by: Gavin Hall, head of office, Savills Southampton Nella Pang, managing director, Omega-RE Patrick Freestone, deputy fund manager, Fiera Real Estate Logistics Development Fund Stuart Irvine, senior director, Turley Tom White, Ecosystem director, maritime & ports, Connected Places Catapult

Jess Harrold is joined by reporters Evelina Grecenko and Akanksha Soni to round up a busy week of news. Grecenko tackles Rishi Sunak's promise to relax planning laws for life sciences labs, and how the industry has responded - as well as Fujifilm's plans for expansion. Soni covers a big PBSA acquisition by M&G, what the soaring demand for university places in London from international students will mean for rents and the first real estate firms to take steps to aid staff afflicted by the cost of living crisis. But who will come out on top as we round up the rest of the big news in the quiz of the week?

In this latest episode of Bricks & Mortar, Sarah Jackman catches up with ex-Nottingham Rugby Club player Ben Brownlie. Having played professional rugby since 2014, the pandemic forced Brownlie to reassess, enroll on a masters in building surveying and enter the real estate industry. Now an assistant building surveyor at Innes England, Brownlie is on course to take his APC and gain professional accreditation as a chartered surveyor, while still playing the sport that he loves. Listen to Brownlie discuss his journey into real estate, the advice he has for anyone seeking a career change and the commonalities that he believes exist between real estate and rugby.

Jess Harrold is joined by reporters Evelina Grecenko and Chanté Bohitige for the latest weekly round-up podcast. Bohitige discusses GSK's search for a new London HQ, and what the current levels of office attendance will mean for the market - could there be a glut of redundant space in the capital? Grecenko tackles asset manager and developer Lateral's big plans for life sciences, and the high standards set by McCain in its HQ redevelopment in Scarborough. But who will triumph in the quiz of the week?  

LISTEN A number of the big agents had results out over the past week or so - and pretty good ones too. Savills' first half revenue has broken the £1bn ceiling, Cushman's leasing revenues alone have topped a billion, JLL's revenues are up 17%... So why is EG's deputy editor, Tim Burke, so full of doom and gloom? Turns out, the good times might already be at an end... And we get to meet EG's newest addition, London reporter Chanté Bohitige, who has been covering some far cheerier stories. But when it comes to the weekly quiz, who will prevail - the aged curmudgeon or the fresh-faced newb?

In this latest episode of Bricks & Mortar, Sarah Jackman catches up with senior partner Sara Bailey, real estate partner Rebecca Wardle and real estate solicitor, Ugo Ebhogiaye, from Trowers & Hamlins. The firm has been working on a number of initiatives to help improve diversity and social mobility within the sector, including the Routes to Real Estate programme, which seeks to address the various barriers into employment in real estate. They discuss the background to initiatives, how they're working in practice and the positive change that they hope will flow from them.  

Jess Harrold is joined by news editor Pui-Guan Man and life sciences Evelina Grecenko for the latest weekly round-up of all the latest headlines. Grecenko tackles Oxford Biomedica's sale-and-leaseback plans, and the buzz around Manchester's Landmark Building. Man has news on industrial land values, Hammerson's latest results and a new digital twin of the commercial real estate market. But which is the better investment, industrial or life sciences? And how will they both fare in the quiz of the week, covering everything from the BBC to the celebrations of England's victory in the Euros?

Jess Harrold is joined by Guy Fetherstonhaugh QC, of Falcon Chambers, to discuss the eagerly awaited Court of Appeal decision in the combined appeals in Bank of New York Mellon (International) Ltd v Cine-UK Ltd; London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picturehouse Cinemas Ltd and others [2022] EWCA Civ 1021; [2022] PLSCS 125 - cases both arising out of rent arrears accrued during lockdown periods imposed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Fetherstonhaugh outlines the parties involved in the appeals, including two connected cinema tenants, and how those tenants saw their defences to actions for unpaid rent rejected at first instance. He explains how the arguments were presented in the Court of Appeal, and why it dismissed the tenants' appeals. In addition, Fetherstonhaugh shares his thoughts on where this leaves any tenants who are yet to resolve pandemic rent arrears disputes with their landlords, and whether this might lead to a late rush to use the government's so far under-utilised arbitration scheme.