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Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Real Estates Insights Podcast: Rewriting the planning rulebook: how the draft NPPF aims to unlock housing delivery across England
Join host Guy Ruddle and guests Charlie Collins and Diana Thomson from Savills Planning, and Philip Barnes, advisor to the Planning and Development divisions at Savills, as they discuss the draft National Planning Policy Framework (published in December 2025) and how it aims to address housing delivery across England, but also the capital too. This podcast discusses the significance of some of the changes, including viability, settlement boundaries and the grey belt; as well as how this all relates to the new London Plan.
2026-02-11
25 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Impacts 2025 Part 2: How real estate is adapting to capital flow shifts, AI & the climate crisis
In 2025, Savills Impacts thought leadership programme is themed around Adapt, because, now more than ever, it is time for the real estate sector to adapt if it is to thrive. In this second episode of a two-part series, we look at how geopolitical trends in investment, technology and the climate crisis are shifting priorities.Katy Dean, Savills Head of Research and Consultancy for Australia; Simon Smith, Regional Head of Research for Asia Pacific; and Paul Tostevin, Head of Savills World Research, join Guy Ruddle to discuss where and what assets global capital is currently being deployed into...
2025-10-02
27 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Impacts 2025 Part 1: How global real estate is adapting to shifting wealth & talent hubs
In 2025, Savills Impacts thought leadership programme is themed around Adapt, because, now more than ever, it is time for the real estate sector to adapt if it is to thrive. In episode one of our two-part series, we look at how recent changes in the flows of wealth and talent are impacting individuals and real estate occupiers in different regions. Rachael Kennerley, Director of Research and Advisory for the Middle East; Arvind Nandan, Managing Director of Research and Consultancy for India and Kelcie Sellers, Associate Director of Savills World Research join Guy Ruddle to explore how likely t...
2025-09-24
26 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Earth Series 3: Importance of collaboration in creating lasting impact
Join Guy Ruddle for the fifth and final episode in the third Savills Earth podcast series. In this special Next Gen episode, Georgios Askounis (Director, Savills Earth Advisory) steps in for regular co-host Marylis Ramos and is joined by Olivia Sutcliffe (Associate Director, Social Value), Aidan Richardson (Associate, Impact Assessment), and Luisa Mostarda (Associate, Energy, Renewables and Infrastructure). Together, they explore the power of collaboration in driving meaningful and lasting impact. From what we measure to the outcomes we create, this episode dives into why working together is essential for shaping a more sustainable future.
2025-08-13
28 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Earth Series 3: Exploring the UK’s evolving energy landscape
Join Guy Ruddle and Marylis Ramos, Director of Savills Earth Advisory Services, alongside Nick Green, Head of Savills Energy, Infrastructure and Renewables, Harry Ramsey, Associate, Savills Planning and Rosie Vetter, Head of Development at VOLTALIA UK, in the fourth episode of the third Savills Earth podcast series.In this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving landscape of the UK’s renewable energy market as it charges toward the Clean Power 2030 target. With the government aiming for a fully decarbonised electricity system by the end of the decade, we unpack the major reforms shaping the sector. Wi...
2025-07-30
28 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Earth Series 3: Leveraging data to achieve more sustainable outcomes
Join Guy Ruddle and Marylis Ramos, Director of Savills Earth Advisory Services, alongside Eve Farrugia, Associate, Savills Earth Sustainable Design team, Joey Aoun, Net Zero and Sustainability Lead at Savills Investment Management and Faisal Butt, Managing Partner and Founder of Pi Labs, a London-based venture capital firm in the third episode of the third Savills Earth podcast series.This episode highlights how data and technology can be leveraged to achieve more sustainable outcomes for the property sector. We delve into the power of advanced analytics, IoT, and AI in driving sustainability and explore examples of how these...
2025-07-09
27 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Earth Series 3: How to improve quality of life through the built environment
This is the second podcast in our third Savills Earth series. Join Guy Ruddle and Marylis Ramos alongside Andrew Buroni, Director, Environmental Planning & Infrastructure, Vinita Dhume, Director, Urban Design, and guest, Matthew Morgan, Director and co-founder of the Quality of Life Foundation, as they explore the critical importance of integrating health and education considerations into planning and development practices. The experts share insights on the benefits of holistic placemaking to shape healthier, better educated communities.
2025-05-28
25 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Earth Series 3: The rural-urban nexus
Join Guy Ruddle and Marylis Ramos, Director of Savills Earth Advisory Services, alongside Robert Godfrey, Head of Investment Strategy & Asset Management, Joe Dance, Savills Strategic Ecologist and Paul Tostevin, Head of World Research in the first episode of the third Savills Earth podcast series.This episode delves into the interdependencies and interconnectedness of rural and urban environments. We explore the significance of multifunctional land use, recent policy developments and global perspectives. Drawing on our research, we also look at how various cities around the world are addressing these challenges and opportunities.
2025-04-10
27 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
London’s housing crisis: challenges and solutions
Matt Richards, Sophie Rosier and Katy Warrick from Savills Planning, Mixed Use, and Research teams join host Guy Ruddle to discuss a major topic, London’s housing crisis. The team raises some of the challenges the Labour government is facing to meet housing targets, including existing market pressures and the availability of sites for development. Do we have the solutions to deliver the number of homes needed? Savills experts seek to give you the answers we’ve all been wondering, and more.
2024-11-07
22 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
What’s driving the resilience of the out of town retail warehouse market?
Join Guy Ruddle as he hosts a discussion with Savills experts: Catherine Barnard, Associate Director in Out of Town Retail Agency; Sam Arrowsmith, Director in Out of Town Retail Research; and Ella Dryden-Peck, Associate Director in UK Investment. Together, they explore the factors driving the resilience of the out of town retail warehouse market. Despite a decline in new store openings, the reduced take-up isn't a sign of waning retailer interest – it’s a reflection of limited supply. With competition for space intensifying, they ask: who is securing space, and will this level of demand be sustained? Savills experts will...
2024-09-18
18 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Impacts 2024: what real estate opportunities are emerging globally?
As the real estate world reaches an inflection point, Paul Tostevin and Kelcie Sellers from Savills World Research; Simon Smith, head of research for Savills Asia Pacific; and Rick Schuham, CEO of Savills Global Occupier Services, based in Denver, debate the opportunities that may be emerging around the globe. From Asian cities benefitting from a ‘demographic dividend’ to global infrastructure and energy investment, and new ways of working and talent hotspots, a number of real estate opportunities will be available for investors, developers and occupiers as several major macro global trends culminate.
2024-09-04
27 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
How is the global luxury retail landscape faring in 2024?
Despite the headwinds facing luxury spend, real estate remains a key battleground for luxury brands. Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Savills retail experts Marie Hickey, Anthony Selwyn and Nick Bradstreet, as well as the head of London bureau for Women's Wear Daily Samantha Conti, as they put global luxury retail under a magnify glass and delve into the trends that are shaping the landscape. Which global markets are moving up the agenda for international luxury brands? Exploring the findings from the latest Savills report 'Global Luxury Retail 2024 Outlook', the episode highlights the centrality of consumer needs, and how luxury...
2024-05-22
21 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Earth Series 2: Hitting the moving ESG target
Join Guy Ruddle and Marylis Ramos, Director of Savills Earth Advisory Services, alongside David Jackson, Head of Planning and Savills Earth and guest Melissa Murphy K.C., Barrister at Landmark Chambers in the final episode of the second Savills Earth podcast series.This episode highlights the importance of ESG strategies to futureproof businesses and real estate assets and how this in turn helps them to remain ahead of the curve and competitive in a saturated environment. The podcast looks at existing policy and addresses how the industry can influence it whilst discussing how compliance alone is no...
2024-03-20
28 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Earth Series 2: Using environmental economics to value impact
Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Marylis Ramos, Director of Savills Earth Advisory Services, alongside Tom Hill Director of Impact Assessment at Savills, Sarah Jackson, Director in the Rural Consultancy team at Savills and Henry Le Fleming, Founder of Sustainability Analytics Ltd in the penultimate episode of the second Savills Earth podcast series.This episode highlights how environmental economics can be used to value impact. The podcast discusses the differences between ESG investing and impact investing, as well as highlighting real life scenarios of where impact investing can be applied within both the rural and urban contexts.
2024-03-07
24 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Earth Series 2: Demystifying the headlines behind the grid
Join Guy Ruddle and Marylis Ramos, Director of Savills Earth Advisory Services, alongside Phil Pearson Director of Energy, Infrastructure and Renewables at Savills and Emma Andrews, Director of Planning at Savills in the third episode of the second Savills Earth podcast series.This episode sheds light on the challenges facing the UK’s grid infrastructure, emphasising the crucial collaboration between planning and grid specialists to achieve successful outcomes. It also outlines key considerations for grid connection applications.
2024-02-15
27 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Earth Series 2: How to be investor ready for ESG
Join Guy Ruddle and Marylis Ramos, Director of Savills Earth Advisory Services, alongside Dan Jestico, Director of Sustainable Design at Savills, Robert Godfrey, Director of Investment Strategy and Management at Savills Investment Management, and guest speaker Helen Newman, Director of Sustainable Investing at Fabrix in the second episode of the second Savills Earth podcast series.This episode explores vital considerations and actions for investors when it comes to ESG. It delves into recent changes, emphasising how analysis can guide investors toward resilient, future-proof solutions that can minimise obsolescence and foster positive societal and financial outcomes.
2024-01-29
25 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Earth Series 2: How is social value changing real estate?
Join Guy Ruddle and guests, Marylis Ramos, Director of Savills Earth Advisory Services, alongside Wesley Ankrah, Head of Social Value, James Evans, Head of Savills Manchester and National Office Agency, and guest speaker Shravan Joshi from the City of London Corporation, in the first episode of the second Savills Earth podcast series.This episode explores the evolving concept of social value and its impact on real estate emphasising the importance of wellbeing and quality of life for all individuals impacted by development decisions. Delving into the changing landscape of social value from a commercial perspective, the episode...
2024-01-10
27 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Central London Investment Update – State of the Market
Stephen Down, Richard Garside, Emma Steele and Jonathan Gardiner from Savills Central London Investment team join Guy Ruddle in the studio to discuss the Central London investment and occupier market against the challenging economic backdrop. The Savills experts seek to uncover how the investment market is performing, including cross-border investment activity, as well the occupier market and what trends are coming through as tenants in Central London continue their flight for quality.
2023-11-08
21 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Soil is the Foundation of our Planetary Life Support System
‘It takes thousands of years to form 1 centimeter of soil. Yet, it can be destroyed in almost no time at all.’Dr. Cristiana Paşca Palmer’s words have never been more pertinent as we stare down the barrel of the climate crisis.In this final episode of the Nature-Based Solutions takeover, we explore how regenerative agriculture can bring our soil back to life, improve water absorbency and improve biodiversity, while still feeding the world. Last week, we heard from New Foundation Farms’ Clare Hill and Savills’ Tom Cackett about the tangible positive impact regen...
2023-08-30
52 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
A regenerative future; nature friendly farming in action
More than half of the world’s agricultural land is degraded and, according to the World Economic Forum, ‘within 50 years, there may not be enough soil left to feed the world’.But this doesn’t have to be the end of the story. In this episode of the Nature-Based Solutions takeover, we explore how regenerative agriculture can bring our soil back to life, improve water absorbency and improve biodiversity, while still feeding the world. In this two-part episode, Nicky and Alex first speak to New Foundation Farms’ Clare Hill and Savills’ Tom Cackett ab...
2023-08-23
41 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Why is Britain one of the Least Wooded Countries in Europe?
When it comes to climate change, the message is clear: native woods and trees are one of the best ways to tackle the climate crisis.So, why is Britain one of the least wooded countries in Europe?In this episode of the Nature-Based Solutions takeover, we delve into how we can restore our native woodlands and temperate rainforests, and the transformative impact that trees and hedgerows can have on everything from our mental health to natural ecosystems.Sara Lom, Chief Executive of The Tree Council, speaks to Nicky and...
2023-08-16
46 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
All is Not Lost for UK Biodiversity
“The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world and despite nature struggling against all odds to survive, more than one in seven native species face extinction and more than 40% are in decline.”But these statistics from the WWF do not mean that all is lost for UK biodiversity.In this episode of the Nature-Based Solutions takeover, we hear from Dr Samantha Lacey and Tom Ludwig from NatureMetrics on how they are helping to push biodiversity up the climate agenda.From diversifying your diet and letting your...
2023-08-09
36 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Is Restoration & Rewilding the Only Way of Truly Saving UK Habitats?
Is Restoration & Rewilding the only way of truly saving UK habitats? In this episode of the Nature-Based Solutions takeover, Jake Fiennes, Conservation Manager at the Holkham Estate, discusses how his radical habitat restoration and agricultural work has nurtured Holkham’s species and risen its crop yields - bringing back wetlands, hedgerows, birds and butterflies over 25,000 acres of land.We also hear from Natural Capital Consultant at Savills, Samantha Skinner, on the work currently being done up in Scotland to improve biodiversity and restore landscapes in the face of the climate crisis. Yo...
2023-08-02
44 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Climate Change is Primarily a Water Crisis
According to the UN, climate change is primarily a water crisis. It impacts everything from gender equality to biodiversity loss, but often remains on the periphery of the climate conversation.In this first episode of the Nature-Based Solutions takeover, we take a deep dive into the world of water with experts from WaterAid and The Beaver Trust.Kathryn Pharr is a Senior Policy Adviser for International Climate Action at WaterAid and the co-founder of Community of Women in Water. Kathryn discusses how water insecurity in the Global South is impacting women and girls...
2023-07-26
49 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Impacts 2023: what is the purpose of property?
With the theme of Savills 2023 Impacts research programme being ‘purpose’, Paul Tostevin and Eri Mitsostergiou from Savills World Research debate with Wes Ankrah, Savills Head of Social Value, and Marylis Ramos, Director of Savills Earth, the different purposes that real estate can serve and how the role of property is changing. The team discusses how financial, environmental and social purposes intersect, and how they can be measured, as well as unveiling some of the key findings to emerge from this year’s Impacts publication.
2023-06-07
22 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Earth Podcast - Episode 5, Social Value
This final episode of the Savills Earth podcast series will introduce social value and how it is evolving. The podcast will look at some of the challenges around social value and also what can be done to ensure social value continues to mature in line with the E and the G in ESG.
2023-03-08
28 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Earth Series – Episode 4, Retrofit first or retrofit only?
Join Guy Ruddle and Co-host Marylis Ramos, Director in Savills Earth alongside: Stephen Lloyd, Associate, Sustainable Design within Savills Earth, Nick Taylor, Director in Building Project Consultancy and Julia Mountford, Director in Savills Planning division. This fourth episode of the Savills Earth podcast series explores the topic of retrofitting alongside rebuild, unpicking and exploring different sides of the coin, from planning and construction to design. We need to return to retrofit as a first option but ensure a broader conversation that considers all impacts including social value and health and wellbeing. This podcast is the fo...
2023-02-01
27 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Earth Series – Episode 3, Biodiversity
In the third episode of our Savills Earth podcast series, our experts discuss biodiversity, what it is and why it’s important to us all. Our guests explore why it is now one of the moment’s buzz words, recent legislation and government commitments that are driving legislation as well as the integration of biodiversity into urban spaces and how this will effect developments in future.
2022-11-09
28 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Earth Series – Episode 2, The Energy Crisis
Join Guy Ruddle and Co-host Marylis Ramos, Director in Savills Earth alongside: David Thomas, Director of Energy Procurement, Thomas McMillan, Head of Energy and Alexandros Chalkias, Sustainable Design Associate Director.Given the ongoing rising energy costs and cost-of-living crisis, this podcast explores what opportunities there are for occupiers and asset owners of commercial property to reduce exposure to un-capped rises in costs, explaining why a transition to domestic renewable energy is not possible overnight, and realistic benchmarks for future planning.This podcast is the second in the Savills Earth takeover series, where each episode will...
2022-10-26
28 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Earth Series – Episode 1, The Circular Economy
Our experts discuss what is meant by the circular economy and what are some of the greatest challenges to achieving a circular economy in the property sector. Together, they explore what is meant by recycling and the circular economy and how it is being applied to real estate, from an operational level to planning, design and construction.Join Guy Ruddle and Co-host Marylis Ramos, Director in Savills Earth alongside: Nick Iles, Senior Sustainability and Waste Consultant, Dan Jestico, Director in Sustainable Design and Kat Martindale, Head of ESG Research. This podcast is the first in the Savills...
2022-10-12
29 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
What next for Europe’s core investment markets: UK, France and Germany?
Normally based in London, Paris and Frankfurt, respectively, Savills Rasheed Hassan, Lydia Brissy and Marcus Lemli join Guy Ruddle to talk about what’s happening in Europe’s big three investment markets: the UK, France and Germany. How badly have markets been hit, what’s happening to yields, and are there any bright spots on the horizon? Savills experts tackle these questions, and more.
2022-09-28
20 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
UK Independent Hospitals
Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Caryn Donahue, Senior Director, Savills Healthcare, Henry Elphick, Senior Advisor, Savills Healthcare, and Richard Valentine-Selsey, Director, Savills Residential Research.Our experts discuss the supply and demand fundamentals underpinning the UK’s Independent Private Hospitals sector, the key operators in the market, some major recent transactions, and the further opportunities for investors in the sector.Listen to our podcast to learn more.
2022-06-08
20 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
UK Co-living Podcast: a nascent market poised for huge growth
Co-living is a form of purpose-built rental housing that generally consists of studio bedroom units and large amounts of high-quality communal amenities, including gyms, cinemas, co-working spaces and resident’s lounges. Join Guy Ruddle and guests: James Hanmer, Head of UK PBSA Investment and Co-Living, Savills Operational Capital Markets and Paul Wellman, Associate Director, Savills Research. Our experts discuss the many benefits the product offers for tenants, the enormous scale of demand, how local authorities are planning for Co-living, participants in the sector and key transactions to date, as well as how the lender pool is e...
2022-05-25
20 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Applying environmental and social goals to commercial property
Six months on from COP26 in Glasgow, we’re asking how Net Zero and ESG goals are being applied to workplace design and operation. This podcast explores the biggest changes for good on a building by building level, with a focus on than the host country for COP26 - Scotland.Join Guy Ruddle and experts: Nadeem Khan, director in Savills Engineering and Design Consultancy team working closely with Savills Earth, Clare Bailey, Research Director and Basil Demeroutis, Managing Partner at Fore Partnership
2022-04-06
21 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills prognosis for commercial, residential & rural property in 2022
In this annual podcast episode Savills unveils its 2022 UK cross-sector outlook.Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Polly Simpson, for residential; Louise Harrison for rural and Peter Cooper-Parry for commercial – who give their views on the forecasts, which trends they think are going to be most prominent in their sectors this year and whether they agree with the research team’s top ‘alternative investment picks’. They also discuss what role two of the likely biggest themes of the year – inflation and ESG – may play in their respective markets.
2022-01-12
28 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills UK Suburban Build to Rent 2021
Join Guy Ruddle and guests: David Reid, Managing Director of Suburban Build to Rent at Legal & General, Savills Operational Capital Markets’ Piers de Winton, Director Residential Investment and Rebecca Trueman, Associate Director National Development Consultancy.Our experts analyse the significant opportunities for investors and developers that are presented by a largely untapped market in the UK, ‘Suburban Build to Rent’.The podcast looks at changes in the UK residential property market, including the imbalance of housing supply and demand, the increasing need for high quality rental product in suburban locations, and the resilient rental performance of sin...
2021-11-17
19 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
What’s the outlook for the regional hotel market?
The regional hotel market has performed resiliently over the past 18 months, particularly leisure-led hotels. Investors are in the market for assets but supply has been limited, driven by strong underlying trade and hoteliers enjoying the boom period. Savills guests looks at whether the strength of the regional hotel market will carry on, particularly as there are increasing challenges in the market such as staff shortages.Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Tom Cunningham, director in the hotel capital markets team at Savills, Ross Connelly, director in hotel valuation team at Savills and Marie Hickey, director in commercial research...
2021-11-10
20 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Global Living 2021 Part 2 – Migration, Mobility and ESG
Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Kelcie Sellers of Savills World Research team and Chris Cummings from Savills Earth, while Aurelio di Napoli from Savills Operational Capital Markets division dials in from Spain, to discuss the operational real estate trends, challenges and opportunities highlighted by the Global Living Report 2021, Part 2. The podcast looks at the impact of Covid-19 on what people want from their homes, and what a predicted return to previous levels of migration and mobility will mean for Multifamily, Single Family and Student Accommodation around the world. Our experts also discuss the role of real estate i...
2021-11-03
21 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Long-term boom or bubble: where next for the logistics market?
Unprecedented demand for European logistics and industrial assets - from investors and occupiers alike - means the sector is on course for another record year. Pricing and rents are rocketing amid fierce competition for a limited number of properties. A short-term bubble created by the pandemic or the beginning of a long-term growth story? Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Marcus De Minckwitz from Savills’ EMEA head of industrial and logistics; Kevin Mofid, Savills’ head of EMEA industrial and logistics research and; Tritax Eurobox’s assistant fund manager Alina Iorgulescu.
2021-09-29
20 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Spotlight on South West Leisure
Over the last few years the UK leisure market has seen growth. This was a trend prior to COVID-19 that has been compounded due to recent events. Across the country, key location hotspots are seeing the benefits from staycactions. In recent months there has also been a rise in homeowners moving out of cities – the south west has been a hotspot for this. Historically the south west had a very condensed market with small number of regional operators, however this is starting to change with national operators looking to get involved in the locations.The desirability of si...
2021-09-23
21 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
How is the Garden Centre Market Changing?
There are around 2,300 garden centres in the UK and financial performance of the UK garden centre market has been increasingly positive over the last six years. Gardening expenditure still grew in 2020 despite the onset of the pandemic. Online garden centre sales saw a significant pandemic related up-tick in performance over the last eighteen months and sites and brands are taking advantage of experience leisure and competitive socialising trends to increase dwell times on site. Most garden centres now have a restaurant/café offering for its customers as well as a wider range of home and garden equipment. We are a...
2021-08-25
17 min
No Stone Unturned
De jongvolwassen nichemarkt van studentenhuisvesting - Bas Wilberts (Head of Residential & Hotel Investment bij Savills)
In augustus begint het studentenseizoen weer en dus nemen we een kijkje in die nichemarkt, want welke kansen en mogelijkheden zijn er voor investeerders in de markt van de studentenhuisvesting? Daarover praat Charlotte Harmsen met Bas Wilberts, Head of Residential & Hotel Investment bij Savills.
2021-07-29
20 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Impacts 2021 podcast: real estate revolution or evolution?
Covid-19 undoubtedly led to many changes in how real estate is used and viewed around the world. But many sectors were already evolving significantly in response to ongoing market, technological, social and environmental trends. Centered around the theme of 'evolve', Savills 2021 Impacts research puts these changes into historic context and asks what comes next. Sophie Chick and Paul Tostevin of Savills World Research; Eri Mitsostergiou, European research director; Rebecca Humphrey, head of Savills North America Workplace Practice Group; and Emily Hamilton, head of ESG at Savills Investment Management, speak to Guy Ruddle about the big picture trends a...
2021-06-15
25 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Who will lead the European hotel market recovery?
Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Mai Kawashima and Rob Stapleton from Savills Hotel Capital Markets team, and Javier Oroz from Savills Aguirre Newman in Spain as they discuss who will lead the European hotel market recovery. Which countries and which sub-sectors do we anticipate to be first? Which investor groups do we expect to be dominant this year?
2021-05-12
20 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Spotlight on ESG in EMEA
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and property, what’s happening in different countries in EMEA? Join Guy Ruddle and guests Sophie Chick, Savills World Research; Richard Paul, Savills Middle East; Martijn Onderstal, Savills in the Netherlands and Matti Schenk, Savills Germany, as they discuss recent examples of best in class schemes in different countries, the role of government regulations and investors as well as customer/tenant requirements.
2021-04-28
23 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Can UK house prices keep on rising?
The housing market defied gravity in 2020 with price growth of 7.3%, the first time in modern history that house prices have risen in a recession.What drove that growth and why do Savills researchers think values will rise by around a fifth by the end of 2025? And while the country markets look set to continue to attract strong demand, is there hope that prime central London values will recover and when? Join Guy Ruddle and Savills guests: Lucian Cook, head of Savills residential research, and colleagues Frances Clacy and Lawrence Bowles who discuss why they have up...
2021-03-10
22 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Will UK property return to normal in 2021?
Join Guy Ruddle and Savills three research heads - Lucian Cook, Mat Oakley, and Emily Norton - take their annual look at what this year may hold for the UK’s residential, commercial and rural sectors: where did the events of 2020 leave the markets and what assets are tipped to perform best in 2021 and beyond? This year they’re also joined by Sophie Chick from Savills World Research team, to discuss the important role sustainability will play in real estate, and what regulatory changes investors need to take note of this year.
2021-01-13
23 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Real Estate Insights Podcast: Tech Cities 2021: where will benefit from new well-being trends
With wellness mattering more than ever this year to both tech talent and business occupiers, Savills has selected 12 cities around the world as ‘Tech Lifestyle Cities’. Forming part of Savills Tech Cities programme 2021, which cities are important centres for tech in their region and Venture Capital investment hotspots, and also deliver on the well-being elements likely required in a post-pandemic world?Join Guy Ruddle as he speaks to Anna Gener in Spain, Jordy Kleemans in the Netherlands, Sarah Dreyer in the US and Paul Tostevin in the UK as they discuss how to attract tech talent and what...
2020-12-09
23 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
The office is dead. Long live the office.
The future of the office has been widely debated but what’s actually happening on the ground? Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Jeremy Bates, Savills EMEA head of occupational markets; Jan Rotberg, Teamleader Office Agency Berlin, Savills Germany; Ellen Waals, Head of Agency, Savills in the Netherlands as they discuss who is still taking office space, where are they taking it and why.
2020-11-18
19 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Demand for rural-based logistics space is on the increase
New housing estimates for rural areas, coupled with the rising consumer demand for online retail even before Covid-19, means there is potentially a massive shortage of warehouse space to support households’ demands for same day/next day delivery. Join Guy Ruddle and Savills researchers: Lawrence Bowles, Andrew Teanby and Kevin Mofid who discuss how the demand for rural-based logistics space is on the increase, with online retailers and delivery companies looking to acquire further warehouse space. Could farms and estates be a solution in providing the last mile delivery to service the growing consumer base needs?
2020-11-03
19 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Why European investors are dominant this year
Continental European investors now represent the most active buyer group in many of their home markets and in London. Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Eri Mitsostergiou, Director European Research; Tris Larder, Joint Head of Savills Regional Investment Advisory EMEA and Oliver Bamber, UK Board Director, Central London Investment, who talk about what is driving demand, what European investors are after and where the smart money is looking to go.
2020-10-06
21 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Has Covid-19 changed travel & what’s the impact on hotels?
With the expectation that travel restrictions will ultimately ease, accommodation establishments are gearing up to welcome back travellers. Aside from implementing new health and safety protocols, the bigger challenge will come from having to adapt their businesses to provide the type of experiences the post Covid-19 traveller will be searching for. Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Raymond Clement, Savills MD of Hotels in Asia Pacific, based in Singapore; Luca Franco, the Founder and CEO of Luxury Frontiers; James McBride, CEO of Nihi Hotels which runs the Nihi Sumba Island in Indonesia; and Caspar Schmidt in Sydney, the o...
2020-09-22
23 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
What is driving investment in the ‘alternatives’ holiday park market?
Join Guy Ruddle and Savills guests: Amanda Blythe-Smith, director in the leisure and trade team; David Gale-Hasleham, director in the leisure team; and, Chris Sweeney, associate director in the leisure team who discuss why holiday parks are not only attractive destinations for holiday makers but also for investors.
2020-08-05
19 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Challenges and opportunities around eradicating carbon emissions
We all know about net zero by 2050 but how prepared for it is the real estate sector? And what is really driving the agenda, regulation, economics or social demand or a combination of all three?Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Emily Norton, head of rural research for Savills; and Tom Hill, a director in the environmental economics team to discuss the challenge facing the real estate sector in meeting zero carbon by 2050 with a particular focus on agriculture, which is both part of the problem and part of the solution.
2020-07-15
22 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Understanding the motivations driving Middle Eastern investors
Join Guy Ruddle and Edward Carnegy, head of Savills Abu Dhabi office; Stan Ennor-Glynn, head of international residential sales Middle East; and Edward Price, associate director in the capital markets team in the Middle East, as we head over to the Middle East for our first podcast on understanding the motivations driving Middle Eastern investors.
2020-07-09
17 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
How are shopping centres and retail parks faring post-lockdown?
What must landlords and property managers in the UK, Spain and Italy do to ensure confidence is restored and encourage increased footfall in the retail industry? Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Stephen Toal, director of property management research and Matthew Whiteley, director of retail park property management, both at Savills UK; Patricia Matias, national director of retail services for Savills in Spain; and Silvia Segale, head of retail leasing for Savills in Italy. The panel will chat about what the return of retailers is looking like across the UK, Spain and Italy.
2020-07-02
22 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
How will European real estate investment recover post-pandemic?
Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Mat Oakley, head of Savills commercial research; Oli Fraser-Looen, Savills regional investment advisory team, EMEA; Crystal SooJeong Lee, head of Savills Korea; and Jon Crossfield, co-head of Savills Investment Management in the UK. They will discuss what recovery will look like across Europe's real estate investment market as lockdown across the continent starts to ease.
2020-06-04
20 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
What next for the UK’s prime residential market?
Four Savills experts discuss the outlook for the prime UK residential sales and lettings markets in this podcast recorded just a few days after the government announced the ‘reopening’ of the housing market in England. They explore some of the most frequently asked questions in what undoubtedly remains a period of intense uncertainty.What impact has lockdown had on what buyers and tenants want in their homes, and how that might impact when and how properties are marketed? Will the expected increased demand for country properties become reality and where does that leave prime London? What will happ...
2020-05-28
19 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Impacts 2020: How is widespread upheaval changing the world of real estate?
Sophie Chick and Paul Tostevin from Savills World Research, alongside Emily Norton (rural research), Sarah Dreyer (US research) and Simon Smith (Asia Pac research) discuss Savills 2020 Impacts programme, covering whether Covid-19 a new 'tipping point' for property around the world and how economic, environmental and technological upheaval is changing the world of real estate.
2020-05-19
26 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Climate change and the effect on property
With estimates of up to 40% of the UK’s carbon emissions arising from property, climate change is arguably the most important issue facing the property industry today and for the next decade. Having had to cancel a seminar on the topic in April, our guests Dr Kayla Friedman, Course Director at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, Ben Sanders of Federated Hermes, Frances Way, seconded to the Climate Champions Team at COP26, and Emily Norton, Head of Savills Rural Research kindly agreed to participate in the discussion remotely, in the form of our latest podcast epi...
2020-05-07
31 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Forestry - capturing the move towards sustainability
The UK government’s pledge for net zero carbon emissions has increased the focus on the forestry sector and is likely to drive the shift towards increased demand for tree planting and more sustainable timber-based construction methods.Guy Ruddle joins James Adamson, head of forestry investment for Savills, and Evelyn Channing, head of farms and estates in Scotland, to discuss the recent performance of the asset class, the desire for portfolio diversification and the environmental benefits of forestry.
2020-04-29
17 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
What makes Scotland so attractive to property investors?
With £2.2 billion invested in commercial real estate in Scotland in 2019, and over half made by international investors, Guy Ruddle and Savills guests Nick Penny, head of Savills Scotland and director in investment; and Bruce Patrick, director in the mixed use development team, discuss what makes Scotland such an attractive investment location.
2020-03-12
20 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
How have occupier needs from landlords and agents changed over the past decade?
Guy Ruddle and Savills guests John Redfern, director in business space property management; Megan Dixon, manager of customer & place strategy; and, Catherine Tilley, director in the office agency team, discuss how the needs and demands of landlords and occupiers have changed over the past decade.
2020-03-05
20 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Is Impact Investing re-shaping the real estate landscape?
Lucy Winterburn, Director of Investment at Savills Investment Management, Alex Moss, Director at the Real Estate Research Centre at Cass Business School and Simon Hope, Head of Global Capital Markets at Savills join Guy Ruddle to discuss how Impact Investment is reshaping the global real estate landscape.
2020-02-27
22 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Why are so many real estate investors checking in to Europe’s hotel sector?
Having been seen as an outlier in the industry, hotels are now very much front of mind for real estate investors looking to diversify their portfolios. Growth in domestic and international travel is helping to build the profile of numerous European hotel markets and consumer spend on overnight accommodation is on the up. Marie Hickey, Tim Stoyle and Richard Dawes from Savills European Hotels team join host Guy Ruddle in the studio to discuss why there is so much investor appetite for their sector right now.
2020-02-20
18 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
What will drive London’s commercial property sector in 2020?
With more political certainty in the market, Guy Ruddle and Savills guests Stephen Down, head of central London investment; Philip Pearce, head of central London office agency; and, Mat Oakley, head of commercial research, discuss the trends and outlook for the London commercial property market in 2020.
2020-02-12
20 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
How technology is changing the planning and development industry
The real estate sector’s relationship with technology has changed beyond belief in the last few decades. While this is of course a positive transition for our somewhat old-school industry into the modern, digital world, we need to be mindful that we are using technology – more specifically, data – in the right way.Join Guy Ruddle and guests Andy Dowding, head of Savills London urban design studio, and Jamie Holmes, CEO of VU.CITY, as they discuss what the future of the planning industry looks like and how technology is affecting these changes.
2020-01-13
17 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
What does 2020 have in store for UK property?
2019 was a tempestuous year for the UK, both politically and economically. In our annual forecasts podcast guests Lucian Cook, Mat Oakley, and Emily Norton - Savills three heads of research - join Guy Ruddle to chat through what happened in 2019 and their investment trends and predictions for 2020 across the residential, commercial and rural sectors.
2020-01-07
19 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Ski Report 2020
Which resort tops the Savills Ski Resilience Index? Where is the most expensive and where offers the best value? Jeremy Rollason, head of Savills ski, and Sophie Chick, head of Savills world research, take a look at the 2020 ski market with host Guy Ruddle.
2019-12-12
20 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
What makes UK pubs such an attractive investment class?
Kevin Marsh, Sian Tunney and Paul Breen, all directors in Savills licensed leisure team, join Guy Ruddle to discuss why, despite some headlines giving the impression that the great British pub is struggling, pubs are one of the best performing property investment classes in the UK. What makes a great pub, why is the sector such an attractive one to buy into, who’s investing in it and what is the future of the pub?
2019-11-28
16 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
The rise and rise of branded residences
The branded residences sector has seen phenomenal growth and there is no sign of it slowing.The number of branded schemes has grown by 198% in the last decade and there are more than 420 branded schemes globally with a combined total of 65,000 units. A record number of projects opened this year and 2020 is set to be another record year. Who are the major players? Who are the new entrants to watch and where is the next branded residences capital of the world?Savills experts, Riyan Itani and Paul Tostevin, take a look at this fast moving s...
2019-11-20
18 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
London and UK house price forecasts 2020-2024
UK house prices are forecast to rise by an average of 15.3 per cent over the next five years, with significant variation between regions, and between the prime and mainstream markets, particularly in London.It is prime central London, where median values stand at just over £2.75 million, which is forecast to be one of the strongest performing markets, reversing a trend seen over the past five years.Meanwhile at a national level, Brexit and election-related angst will continue to act as a drag on the market over the short term, but we expect prices to rise b...
2019-11-14
14 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Where in the world is the best place to open a store?
From mass market retailers to luxury brands, where in the world is the best place to open a new store? As consumer shopping habits change and new global destinations emerge, Savills experts take an in depth look at today’s rapidly evolving retail market, discussing the world’s best locations for new stores and how retailers can draw customers to those new sites.
2019-11-11
19 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Disruption in development – is housebuilding on the verge of a tech-driven revolution?
Political, financial and environmental forces are disrupting the future of housing delivery and there have been repeated calls for the industry to diversify to meet housing demand. With government and private investment in modern methods of construction, housebuilding appears to be on the verge of a tech-driven revolution. However, is focusing solely on technology missing the wider point? Savills experts take a look at the financial, political and social changes that will shape the future demand for housing.
2019-10-23
18 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Has the pressure on private landlords gone too far?
The private rental sector provides vital shelter to over 5 million households, both those unable to access the housing market and those who choose to rent for lifestyle reasons. But the traditional landlords – buy to let investors and small portfolio owners – have come under increasing pressure from tax and legislative change. Savills analysis suggests that some 40,000 have exited the sector over the past year.Further legislative change is being considered, including the ending of section 21 (which allows landlords to serve a minimum of two months’ notice on a tenant without giving a reason). Without question, legislation provides...
2019-10-16
16 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
The €6 billion question is where will South Korean investors go next?
South Korean investors spent €6.2 billion on European property in H1 2019, the highest figure on record from this investor group, with Savills helping 25 per cent of the money find a new home. This €6.2 billion equates to a 10 per cent share of all cross-border commercial real estate transactions in the region, up from just 3 per cent in 2018. But why the surge and, importantly, where is the money going?
2019-10-08
16 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
London office investment transactions have fallen by almost 50%. Why?
With recent data showing a near 50% fall in London commercial property transactions this year, Savills experts take a look behind the numbers to discuss the evolving London market and how buyers and sellers should respond.
2019-10-07
21 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Competitive socialising and emerging concepts in leisure
What is competitive socialising and how is this rapidly growing trend impacting the leisure sector? From escape rooms to urban mini golf, Savills experts take a look at the new concepts that are taking the retail and leisure industry by storm and discuss how landlords can make the most of these exciting, emerging opportunities within their schemes.
2019-09-12
17 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Where are the hidden gems for future development investment in London?
As London sees record levels of development land at play in 2019 where are the locations that have the greatest future potential? What can we learn from the success in the Southbank? Savills property experts take a closer look at what it takes to create a vibrant location and the importance of getting the right mix of residential and commercial development in emerging London hotspots.
2019-09-06
19 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
What do young people want from property?
Have young people in expensive city centres resigned themselves to renting forever - or even prefer this as it gives them more flexibility - or is buying a home still the dream? Are new joiners to the workforce happy to work from anywhere so long as they have coffee and a WiFi connection? And where do they want to spend their leisure time? Some of the younger Savills researchers from across commercial and residential property give their personal responses to this, against the backdrop of wider market trends, and put to bed some misconceptions of how people believe they...
2019-08-12
17 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
The energy industry challenge – balancing rising demand versus reduced carbon emissions
Guy Ruddle and Savills guests Nick Green, Head of Energy & Infrastructure UK and David Bradberry, Associate Director in the Energy Brokerage team discuss some of the different energy markets from electric vehicles, solar and the importance of increasing supply.
2019-07-29
17 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Demand for shared ownership homes set to rise by 150% in the next 5 years
When Help to Buy comes to an end in 2023, shared ownership looks set to become the best, cheapest, and perhaps the only route into home ownership for those unable to afford to buy without assistance, providing a very stable, affordable alternative to renting. Demand is expected to more than double over the next five years.Mortgage availability for shared ownership has improved significantly over the past 5 years. It has also become easier for owners to sell their share should they want or need to move.Housing association owners of shared ownership homes now have a r...
2019-07-10
18 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
What Workers Want 2019 – what do European office workers want from their workspace?
Katrina Kostic Samen, Jeremy Bates and Mike Barnes join Guy Ruddle to examine the findings of Savills What Workers survey: what do the views of 11,000 office workers across Europe tell us about how developers, landlords and companies need to plan and design offices to cater for workers’ changing wants, and thereby deter them from changing jobs and also attract new employees? What Workers Want covers everything from workers’ preferred commute times and whether they want to work in a conventional office or co-working space, to how important factors like standing desks, breakout areas, gyms, and the smell and colour of t...
2019-06-14
16 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Industrial logistics – pan-European tipping points
Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Douglas van Oers, Co-Head of Logistics and Industrial for Savills in the Netherlands; Marcus de Minckwitz who leads Savills European Cross Border Logistics team in London; and Kevin Mofid, Savills Head of Industrial Research, as they discuss the tipping point for a sharp increase in demand for warehouse space, where different countries in Europe are on the scale and what the warehouse of the future might look like.
2019-06-04
17 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
How to diversify your rural land
Guy Ruddle and Savills guests Simon Foster, Head of Tourism, Leisure & Events and Ashley Lilley Farm Business Consultant, both based in Cheltenham, discuss some of the different business streams farmers and estate owners are diversifying into in order to generate alternative income streams.
2019-05-28
17 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show: The future of the urban population and the effects of urban greening
Guy Ruddle talks to Nina Coulter, director in the residential development team, Emily Williams, research analyst, and Andrew Duff MSGD, Managing Director at the Inchbald School of Design and the garden designer of the Savills and David Harber RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden this year, about the importance of urban greening in cities and the growth of the urban population
2019-05-20
16 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Spotlight on the prime UK residential market
Guy Ruddle talks to Andrew Perratt, Head of the Country Residential market; Lucian Cook, Head of Residential Research; and Lottie Geaves, Associate Director in Savills Country Department about the factors at play in the prime UK housing market, the disruption it has faced and how to make sense of it surrounding political and economic uncertainty.
2019-05-03
17 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Impacts 2019: How disruption is transforming global real estate
Sophie Chick and Paul Tostevin from Savills World Research join host Guy Ruddle in the studio, while Chris Marriott and Jess Johnson dial in from Asia and the US, to discuss the issues raised by Impacts, Savills global research programme. Impacts 2019 focuses on disruption, whether that’s economic, political, demographic or technological. How is upheaval changing the world of real estate, what do the coming decades hold, which cities are most resilient to change, where might challenge these in the coming decades, and what are the opportunities? Savills experts seek to answer these questions, and more.
2019-05-01
23 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Spotlight on UK Forestry
Guy Ruddle and Savills guests James Adamson, Head of Forestry Investment UK and Mark Townsend Senior Forestry and Arboriculture Manager focus on the key elements in Savills latest Spotlight on Forestry publication. They discuss the future of the forestry markets and the key drivers, the timber markets including new areas of demand and touch on the new buzz word ‘natural capital' and forestry’s potential contribution.
2019-04-01
14 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Europe’s ‘second cities’ expected to be hotspots for future flexible office demand
According to the latest research from Savills and Workthere (workthere.com), smaller capital cities across Europe such as Dublin, Stockholm, Warsaw and ‘non-capital cities’ in core countries such as Hamburg, Frankfurt and Birmingham are likely to see strong demand for flexible office market. Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Eri Mitsostergiou, research director at Savills, Cal Lee, founder and global head of Workthere and Robbie Stewart, European Transactions Manager, Tenant Representation at Savills.
2019-03-08
17 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
What are the world’s top Tech Cities?
Guests Paul Tostevin and Nicky Wightman join host Guy Ruddle in the studio, while Kevin Kelly in the US and James Macdonald in China dial in, to discuss what are the world’s best places to locate if you’re involved in the tech industry, as Savills launches the third iteration of Savills Tech Cities programme. 30 cities around the world have been measured against 100 metrics, ranging from the number of days needed to start a business and the volume of inward venture capital investment, through to the cost of a flat white coffee and – crucially – how easy it is to get a...
2019-02-05
17 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
London 2019: goodbye or good buy?
London continues to outperform other global cities in attracting inward investment from international capital. Despite protracted Brexit negotiations the UK Capital remains a magnet for people to live and work, however with mounting pressure to build in order to service the growing population will London be able to maintain its position? This podcast looks at the future of London, the risks and opportunities the property industry needs to face in order to preserve London’s place on the global stage. Join Guy Ruddle and Savills guests Stephen Down, head of Central London Investment, Dominic Grace, head of Londo...
2019-01-23
20 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
An overview of the GB farmland market
How is economic change and uncertainty affecting the farmland market in Great Britain?Guy Ruddle and Savills guests Emily Norton head of rural research and Charlie Dudgeon head of farm agency chat about some of the key elements in their latest Farmland Market Spotlight report including supply levels, what’s happening with values, who’s active in the market as well as what’s on the horizon in the short and long term
2019-01-16
17 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
The ski report – Winter 2018/2019
The ski industry faces unprecedented challenges. Adapting to this change is essential for resorts to stay relevant. Savills annual ski research report examines the resilience of resorts around the globe and highlights the key drivers influencing prices in the ski property market. Guy Ruddle and guests Sophie Chick, a director in Savills world research and Jeremy Rollason, head of Savills Ski, discuss the latest research into the ski property market.
2019-01-16
17 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
What does 2019 hold for UK property investment?
2019 is set to be an interesting year for the UK, both economically and politically, but what does the future hold for the nation’s property investment markets? Guy Ruddle and guests Lucian Cook, Mat Oakley, and Emily Norton, Savills three heads of research, chat through their cross-sector outlook report, and their investment trends and forecasts for 2019 across the residential, commercial and rural sectors
2019-01-04
16 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
The UK needs to build more homes to rent. Why?
The UK is a nation of homeowners, but high house prices and constrained lending mean many people are struggling to get on the housing ladder. Others simply prefer to rent. But whether renting through necessity or choice, everybody wants to rent a home that suits their needs and is well managed.Guy Ruddle and guests Jacqui Daly, Savills research director and Peter Allen, head of operational capital markets at Savills, discuss the role Build to Rent has in filling the gaps left by buy to let landlords.
2018-12-12
14 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Why we should embrace weekend retail trading
Trading and working at weekends, particularly on Sundays, has traditionally been influenced by historical, cultural, religious, social and economic considerations. Causing longstanding controversy, laws around Sunday trading fluctuate across Europe and, for various political and socio-economic reasons, have come to the fore again this year. Join Guy Ruddle and guests Savills european research analyst Eri Mitsostergiou, Maddalena Panu, head of research in Milan, and Wioleta Wojtczak, associate head of research in Warsaw, as they discuss the issue in the Savills podcast.
2018-12-05
14 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
What impact will Brexit have on UK supply chains?
It has been said that we only have enough warehouse space to store four meals worth of food here in the UK, but with Brexit looming bringing the possibility of border checks and trade tariffs will our supply chains be able to cope under the pressure? Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Richard Sullivan, head of industrial & logistics at Savills, Peter Ward, CEO of the UK Warehousing Association and Simon Dixon, managing director at supply chain and logistics consultancy Hatmill Ltd to find out.
2018-11-29
13 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
UK Residential Property Forecasts
Pulling in different directions: Savills annual forecasts examine the divergence in future house price performance between London and the regions and between prime and mainstream markets. The panellists discuss these forecasts and explore the factors expected to drive the UK housing market over the next five years. Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Lucian Cook, head of residential research and Lawrence Bowles, associate director in residential research at Savills UK. You can read Savills UK Residential Property Forecasts in full here:savills.co.uk/residential-forecasts
2018-11-02
14 min
Real Estate Insights, from Savills
What’s going on in global capital markets?
In an ever more turbulent geo-political landscape where should global investors put their money? In the first of a new podcast series, Savills panellists discuss the risks and opportunities in today’s global capital markets. Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Simon Hope, executive director and head of the global markets team at Savills; Heidi Learner, chief economist at Savills Studley; and Adam Petrillo, head of logistics services in the US, also at Savills Studley.
2018-10-23
14 min