Established in 2010 Vestas Investment Management invests capital, raised from single or multiple investors into global real estate – throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas. It does this through a variety of products that target Core, Core+, Value Add & Opportunistic returns by investing in Office, Retail, Hotel, Multifamily & Logistics assets. In Europe they focus on Office and Logistics assets. Alistair set up the European business in 2022 and is responsible for managing a portfolio valued at more than €3bn euros. He was previously Head of Industrial & Logistics – Europe at Savills Investment Management and has worked at LFF Real Estate Partners, Chapman Petrie and Colliers. I sat down with Alistair to discuss a broad range of subjects, which covered some of the following topics:   * How he got into real estate * Cultural nuances working with Korean Capital * Fund, JV and separate account structures * Who is driving the ESG agenda in sheds? * Plans to grow the business * Big shed, renaissance?   Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Alistair invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal.   Catch the full episode, which is live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube NOW!   The People Property Place Podcast 🎙 is powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. #podcast #rockbourne #realestate #peoplepropertyplace #property   Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com

Bored by conventional thinking, Rupert, along with his Co-Founders Phil Nevin and Tayna Donald started x+why to unite a community of mission driven entrepreneurs, leaders and companies within inspiring and sustainable workspaces. x+why enters into management agreements with landlords to design, manage and operate flexible workspaces to create more profit than they would otherwise, through either operating the space themselves or from a conventional lease. Rupert is a graduate of Bristol University, having studied History, before training to become a Solicitor and worked at SJ Berwin, Maples and Calder as well as Sunbird Group before setting up x+why. I sat down with Rupert to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:   * Career journey before real estate * How he got into real estate * Management agreements vs traditional lease * Having fun at work * Raising capital * Challenges of building a business * Balancing, purpose + profit * Finding your passion * Not being afraid to take a step back to go 2 forward   Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Rupert invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which is live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube NOW! The People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ is powered by Rockbourne #podcast #rockbourne #realestate #peoplepropertyplace #property  Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com

Phil Irons, Managing Director, and Head of Transactions UK & Ireland at Patrizia. Patrizia is a leading partner for global investments in real assets, with over €57bn of assets under management they offer institutional and private clients a broad range of attractive investment opportunities delivering long-term sustainable growth. Phil has over 25 years’ experience in the UK commercial property market having started his career at Cushman & Wakefield, before moving to Benchmark Group PLC and has held roles at Schroders, Benson Elliot and IWG’s Workplace Capital Partners having graduated from the University of Cambridge – having studied Land Economy. I sat down with Phil to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:   * How he got into real estate * Early career moves * Debunking private equity jargon (IRR, equity multiples, return hurdles etc) * Importance of corporate culture * Managing home life + work life * Key skills to succeed in real estate investment management * Building a high performing team * Working with JV partners   Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Phil invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which is live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube NOW! The People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ is powered by Rockbourne #podcast #rockbourne #realestate #peoplepropertyplace #property   Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com  

George has worked in UK commercial real estate for 17 years, starting his career at Knight Frank Investment Management and then becoming an Investment Director of FORE Partnership. George Co-Founded Kinrise in 2015, with a focus on reimagining and restoring iconic buildings to their former glory. ​I recorded this conversation with George ​back in October 2022, and wanted to reshare given the fact that Kinrise​ have recently launched their latest fund, targeting investments in the repositioning of iconic commercial real estate across UK cities.  Kinrise have already secured the backing of family offices and are now calling new investors to partner with them in creating one the UK’s most exciting portfolios of iconic buildings. George and I discuss​ed a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:   * His route into the Real Estate industry * How he met his co-founder Samuel Lawson Johnston * How his view of success has changed * Living and breathing your values * Neuro-diverse teams * Creating the job he always wanted   Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place George would invest should he have £500m of equity at his disposal.   Catch the full episode which is live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube NOW!  The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne  #podcast #rockbourne #realestate #peoplepropertyplace #property    ​Disclaimer:   “The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The information herein is for general information only, and it is the responsibility of any person or persons in possession of this podcast to inform themselves of, and to observe, all applicable laws and regulations of any relevant jurisdiction. This podcast is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research or consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Kinrise Real Estate Ltd is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority”.   Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com

Kate Donneky, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Rhodium, talks about her journey in real estate, bet on the super prime market, branded residences, and being a working mum. She discusses the importance of super prime clients, being an operational partner, and shares where she would invest £500m. Catch the full episode for more insights!

Pithos Capital was named after the largest storage jars used throughout the ancient Greek world to store, trade and preserve value – so it will come as no surprise that Pithos Capital invests in self-storage assets across European cities. Craig started his career at Madison International Realty - a business focused on providing liquidity to real estate owners and investors who otherwise had few options for facilitating early exits from their illiquid real estate ownership positions or monetizing embedded equity. Craig is a graduate of Cornell University where he studied BS Hotel Administration / Real Estate.   * How he got into real estate * Real estate secondaries * Self-storage trends * Operational real estate * Difference between indirect & direct experience  * Allocation trends   Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Craig invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal.   Catch the full episode which is live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube NOW! The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne Who do you want to see on the Pod? Hit me up in the comments below 👇🏻   Spotify - https://lnkd.in/gASssveh Apple - https://lnkd.in/g_szCs9n Youtube - https://lnkd.in/erAHfAbw   #podcast #rockbourne #realestate #peoplepropertyplace #property Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com

Real estate entrepreneur Richard Croft shares insights on his journey in the industry, including lessons learned, value investing strategies, and parallels between past crises. He discusses motivations for starting new ventures, advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and his hypothetical investment preferences. The podcast covers topics like legacy, MIPIM, and the impact of Brexit on investor confidence in the UK market.

Set up in the depths of the pandemic Trigon is a B – Corp Development Manager with the sole aim of making their clients lives easier.  Their track record spans the full breadth of development, front to back, back to front – and that includes all the unique challenges one would expect! Andy studied Civil Engineering at the London South Bank University, as well as undertaking his BSc in Construction Management at the University of Brighton – and he has always applied his training in civil engineering and experience in construction management to building and development. I sat down with Andy to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:   * How he got into real estate * Managing Risk * Setting up Trigon * ESG * B-Corp journey * Data & Technology * Trigon Guiding Principles   Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Andy invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal.   Catch the full episode which is live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube NOW! The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne Who do you want to see on the Pod? Hit me up in the comments below ??   Spotify - https://lnkd.in/gASssveh Apple - https://lnkd.in/g_szCs9n Youtube - https://lnkd.in/gewtYXc8   #podcast #rockbourne #realestate #peoplepropertyplace #property Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com 

Shaun is the Founder of Compton, a best in class, London City Fringe District commercial real estate agency that takes an enterprising and collaborative approach to leasing, capital markets and occupational services. He started his career in 2000 as a Negotiator, built and then exited his first business Hatton Real Estate to Colliers international in 2016 and along with Founding partners Elliot Stern and Michael Rabin set up Compton in 2021. I sat down with Shaun to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:   * Leaving school at 16 with a couple of GCSE’s * How he got into real estate * How he set up Hatton Real Estate & Compton * Leveraging & utilising social media * Compton expansion plans * Current state of the office market * Data driven or gut decision making? * Building & retaining a high performing team *WFH debate * Progressing without rotations, letters, or formal qualifications   Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Shaun invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal.   Catch the full episode which is live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube NOW! The People Property Place Podcast ??? is powered by Rockbourne Who do you want to see on the Pod? Hit me up in the comments below ??   Spotify - https://lnkd.in/gASssveh Apple - https://lnkd.in/g_szCs9n Youtube - https://lnkd.in/gewtYXc8   #podcast #rockbourne #realestate #peoplepropertyplace #property Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com 

Here Paddy and his team specializes in providing a full suite of capital services, including equity and debt raising, transactional services, operational consulting, and real estate technology, to investors and operating platforms in various sectors where real estate investment performance is directly linked to an operational business. Paddy has a deep expertise in Build to Rent, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Co-living, and other emerging sectors. He is also an advisor and investor to businesses across real estate, technology, and wellbeing and he is the Chair of Pathways to Property, a not-for-profit initiative to increase diversity, social mobility, and inclusion within the real estate sector. Paddy holds a BSc (Hons) in Land Management from the University of Reading and has completed the Real Estate Management program at Harvard Business School. I sat down with Paddy to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * How he got into real estate * Impact of being rejected by Cambridge University * Operational real estate * Not taking no for an answer * Building a high performing team * Openers & Closers * Overcoming self-doubt * Types of capital / companies entering the operational landscape * BTR, PBSA, Hotels, Co-Living & Self Storage * Pathways to property   Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Paddy invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which is live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube NOW! The People Property Place Podcast ??? is powered by Rockbourne Who do you want to see on the Pod? Hit me up in the comments below ?? Spotify - https://lnkd.in/gASssveh Apple - https://lnkd.in/g_szCs9n Youtube - https://lnkd.in/gewtYXc8 #podcast #rockbourne #realestate #peoplepropertyplace #property   Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com