EG Property Podcasts

In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, EG Samantha McClary dons her Lycra for a conversation about a different kind of brick…The brick training one might do when preparing for a triathlon. As the countdown to the JLL Property Triathlon on 1 July begins, she sits down with Emma Hoskyn, head of sustainability at JLL, and Abigail Dean, head of strategic insights at Nuveen Real Estate, for a relaxed chat about tactics and training for this year’s big race. The trio even share a few tips on what it might take to win this year…the fancy dress round at least. The annual event is one of the biggest sporting gatherings in real estate, bringing thousands from across the sector together to network, engage in a spot of friendly competition and raise huge amounts for charity. A few last-minute spaces remain for individual races. Head to https://www.propertytriathlon.com/ if you’d like to secure your spot.

In this week’s EG Like Sunday Morning, Jess Harrold is joined by deputy editor Tim Burke, fresh from his delve into the EG archives to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Burke shares some of the highlights of the special coronation edition of “The Estates Gazette” – and marvels at how many of real estate’s concerns 70 years ago still strike a chord even now. In addition, Burke rounds up the week’s news, and shares some recommendations for suitable listening to mark the Queen’s big weekend. Plus there’s an audio treat from yesteryear, courtesy of The Estates Gazette Wireless Edition from coronation week, 1953, as presented by the legendary Piers Cholmondley-Wehner.

In this latest episode of Bricks & Mortar, Sarah Jackman catches up with William Riordan, chair of the ULI’s Young Leaders Group for Europe. Riordan completes a two-year term in the role in July and reflects on the importance of the network in connecting people from different parts of the industry and in enabling “the leaders of tomorrow to engage with the leaders of today.” He discusses the priorities he established for his tenure, the change that the industry has seen in the time that he’s been chair and what it was like being in the role during the pandemic – a period which saw membership of the Young Leaders Group in Europe increase by 60%. He highlights potential areas for future development, as well as sharing his top tips for those currently developing a career in real estate.

Episode two of our new monthly podcast series: “In on the Act” – in which Sarah Jackman discusses a legislative topic with a member of Falcon Chambers. Tune in to hear barrister Martin Dray discuss the property-related aspects of the new Act, which received royal assent on 15 March and brings into force a new register of overseas entities and their beneficial owners. He discusses the rationale behind the Act, its provisions, penalties for non-compliance and what affected parties and their advisors need to be thinking about in advance of it coming into force.  

In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, EG editor Samantha McClary sits down with the six members of its latest cohort of Future Leaders ahead of their grand showcase on 9 June. Listen in to find out about their journey to becoming Future Leaders, their intense training with the excellent Ginger Leadership Communications and why you can’t afford to miss the grand finale at London’s Royal Institute on 9 June. The EG Future Leaders programme began life as a D&I initiative aimed at showcasing how many very wonderful, talented women there are in the real estate sector - and to show other women, that they could be wonderful and appreciated in this sector too. Today this is more than just a D&I event. Yes, the people you will see up on stage may well be from groups that are largely under-represented – currently – in the real estate sector. Yes, they all represent different facets of the built environment. Some may even talk about ED&I. But what this event is, is a money-can’t-buy insight into the power that real estate has to effect change. This event – to which you are all invited – is a chance for those who want to succeed in a rapidly changing sector to lean in and learn. To thrive, to beat the competition. These are real estate’s transformers. And you can’t afford not to see them. Listen in to find out why and head straight to https://www.eg.co.uk/eg-events/future-leaders/ secure your free space at this unmissable event. To find out more about EG Future Leaders programme, past and present visit https://www.egi.co.uk/futureleaders/  

First, Jess Harrold is joined by deputy editor Tim Burke and head of content Emily Wright to round up the week. Burke shares his considerable excitement for the opening of the Elizabeth Line, assessing its impact on real estate, and shares the rest of the latest headlines. Wright offers some of the highlights of EG's latest ESG special, including biodiversity and the importance of stepping out of the echo chamber, to take the climate change message out to the not-yet-converted. Then, Harrold welcomes Priya Aggarwal-Shah, founder and director of BAME in Property, and Lauren Doy, communications & engagement manager at Land Aid, to discuss an initiative they have been working on in the run up to World Menstrual Health Day. Together, they discuss the steps being taken to provide access to free sanitary products for homeless women, and address the need for a wider conversation on menstrual health.

In this episode of the the EG Property Podcast, brought to you in partnership with DWF, EG editor Samantha McClary is in discussion with three experts from across the real estate sector to understand why everyone wants green leases to work but their take up remains low.  Listen in to this podcast, first broadcast as a webinar and available to watch (and read) at https://www.egi.co.uk/news/turning-over-a-new-leaf-for-green-leases/ to hear from Melanie Williams, head of real estate sector at DWFK, Kaela Fenn-Smith, managing director, ESG Consultancy & Sustainability Services at CBRE and Sophie Goddard, director of sustainability at Canary Wharf Group about why we need to fundamentally change our approach to green leases if the industry really is committed to sustainability. A fascinating 45 minute discussion about why collaboration not conflict is key to making green leases - or something similar - work. 

After years of delays and disappointment, London’s Elizabeth Line has finally opened. Real estate players have made bets on a boost to their assets right the way along the line, as travel times are slashed between various parts of the capital. Shobi Khan, chief executive of the Canary Wharf Group, told EG deputy editor Tim Burke what the Elizabeth Line, or Crossrail, means for the estate. Canary Wharf is changing at pace – in the past few months it has announced a biodiversity tie up with the Eden Project, a new push to develop a life sciences hub, and a flexible office offering. There are many areas of London for which the Elizabeth Line too is said to be a game changer. Is that the case for Canary Wharf?

Jess Harrold is joined by deputy editor Tim Burke, news editor Pui-Guan Man and reporter Alex Daniel for the latest weekly round-up podcast. Burke and Man tackle the cost of living crisis, rising inflation and what that means for the big agency's financial outlook, development costs and land values. Man reviews more of the week's major headlines, and Daniel talks about the collapse of modular housing provider, House. But, in his final week at EG, how does Daniel assess the London office market he has covered with distinction... what is he going to be up to next... and how will he fare in his very special last EGLSM quiz? Join the team in bidding Alex a very fond farewell... and discover whether conversation will turn to the Marble Arch Mound one more time.

On this week’s Bricks & Mortar, Sarah Jackman is joined by Vikki Aitkenhead, a senior associate at Hollis and Laura Chappell, a brand & comms executive at Hollis, for a look at their mentoring relationship and the benefits they derive from it – as a mentor and a mentee. As initiator of the Hollis mentoring scheme, Aitkenhead reflects on how it was set up, its success since launching in 2019 and plans to develop it in the future. She describes the joy of watching her mentees progress and grow in confidence, as well as the ability to be able to give something back. Chappell meanwhile highlights the benefits not only of taking part in a formal mentoring programme, but of being able to speak to someone who works in a completely different area of the business.