EG Property Podcasts

Piers Wehner is standing in this week for Jess Harrold, and what could possibly go wrong?  He talks to EG's editor Samantha McClary and news editor Pui-Guan Man about the dark clouds hovering over the industry - from analysts predicting Global Financial Crisis II (the sequel no-one wanted), to the threat of bubbles bursting.  And with inflation rising and the dreaded R-word on the horizon, is now the time to put faith in the wisdom of old age?  Meanwhile, Sam and Pui go head-to-head to see who will be Queen of Quiz.  Let's face the music and dance.

In episode four of EG’s new monthly podcast series – In on the Act – Sarah Jackman catches up with Falcon Chambers barrister Mark Sefton QC to discuss the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. A cornerstone of landlord and tenant practice for almost 70 years, the Act has attracted calls for reform, with the government announcing in 2020 its intention to review it. Sefton explains the background to the Act, the practical difficulties in its operation and the effect of the S Franses Ltd v Cavendish Hotel (London) Ltd decision on ground (f): redevelopment.

Dublin’s growth is the envy of Europe. Demand across all sectors is high, with increased interest in the life sciences, living sectors and industrial space. But with planning constraints starting to choke off supply, and ESG requirements potentially rendering 80% of Dublin’s stock uninvestible, is the situation sustainable? Piers Wehner heads to Ireland’s capital to ask an expert panel what the future holds. Patrick Phelan, managing director, Ballymore John Ring, director of research, Savills Colm Lauder, head of real estate, investment banking, Goodbody Mairead Finlay, associated partner, head of real estate, EY Law Ireland Hazel Jones, strategic planning director, Bartra

Jess Harrold is joined by Emily Wright and Piers Wehner for the latest weekly round-up - which inevitably begins with a discussion of the events at 10 Downing Street, and what the upheaval may mean for real estate. On a happier note, Wright shares her excitement for having returned to the stage for an in-person Tech Awards after two years of virtual ceremonies. As well as celebrating the worthy winners, Wright expresses her hope that next year will see an even more diverse line-up of entrants. But, as Wright and Wehner's memories are put to the test, who will show the best recollection of arguably the most revolving role in government? Find out in the first (and only) game of Play Your Housing Ministers Right.

In this week’s Bricks & Mortar, Sarah Jackman catches up with Steven Cronin and Cillian Doyle, co-founders of development management business – Kimberlite – based in Dublin. They discuss their routes into the profession, the decision to upskill and study part time at UCEM and how they started their own firm earlier this year, having worked at real estate companies together during their careers. Both have advice for those developing a career real estate and, without giving too much away, reflect on what's next for their new venture.

In this latest installment of EG Property Podcast's  Fundamentals of the Future programme, a series of listens focusing on real estate’s role in the helping solve the world’s climate crisis, EG editor Samantha McClary introduces an hour-long roundtable, hosted by Civic Engineers, that brings together a collection of experts from across the built environment to talk about the big issues real estate faces and the big solutions it can and should be coming up with. Listen in to understand more about the need for retrofit to be a sexier word than development, the role that placemaking has in greening up our built environment and the policy changes needed to turn real estate from a polluter to a protector of the planet. An advisory warning for listeners. This roundtable was not recorded in a studio so at times you may need to lean in a little closer to the conversation. But while the quality of sound may not always be top notch, the content most definitely is. Enjoy.

In the first in a new podcast series on residential law, Jess Harrold is joined by co-host Elizabeth Dwomoh, barrister at Lamb Chambers, and guest Neelam Sharma, in-house solicitor at Walsall Housing Group Ltd, to discuss the difference between a lease and a licence, and the different types of tenancies. Together, they address the main characteristics of Rent Act 1977 tenancies, secure tenancies, assured tenancies and assured shorthold tenancies, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. In addition, they look at key contractual terms for each type of tenancy, and some of the issues that can arise in practice.    

Jess Harrold is joined by editor Sam McClary and news editor Pui-Guan Man to discuss the implications of the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn the landmark ruling in Roe v Wade and place the availability of abortions in the hands of individual states, with the possible result that more than half will outlaw them.  Together, they share their dismay at the impact the decision will have, praise Cushman & Wakefield for being the first US-based advisory firm to pledge financial support to their affected employees, and discuss the steps that real estate should take to stand up for important rights. In addition, they address more of the week's headlines - including a report into CVAs that offers a surprising conclusion for landlords, big news at Avison Young and a possible boost for the UK high street.

In this panel discussion, EG’s guests explore Cambridge’s position as a hub for technology and not just, as some would have it, life sciences. Joining EG deputy editor Tim Burke to discuss what tech has done for development in Cambridge, the growth opportunities for the sector, and what the city is doing to retain and grow talent are: Wei Meng, head of innovation and director of operations, TusPark Cambridge James Parton, managing director, The Bradfield Centre Claire Ruskin, executive director, Cambridge Network Mark Taylor, director and head of business space, Cambridge, Savills

At this EG Cities Live panel discussion held in Manchester earlier this month, EG deputy editor Tim Burke and guests discuss the post-pandemic workforce and what it’s taught real estate about the outlook for offices.  More than two years on from the first work-from-home order of the Covid-19 pandemic, business leaders are still grappling with changes to working practices and what they mean for office occupancy. Despite the best efforts of many businesses to encourage workers away from Zoom screens and back into the office, our speakers acknowledged that, across industries, the challenge is stark. Joining the panel are: Kirsty Black, partner, Shoosmiths James Evans, national head of office agency, Savills Caleb Parker, founder, Bold Simon Bedford, partner, real assets advisory, Deloitte Dan Hyde, development director, MEPC