Episodes

  • 3: Exploring ESG in the Office Sector
    Dec 14 2021
    This episode looks at ESG and the office sector, including a call to action, investor and occupier sentiment and the approach to future proofing and planning for the impending legislative changes.

    Co-hosted by Lottie Tollman and Richard Womack, our Cushman & Wakefield Realising Real Estate podcasts take a forward look at the office real estate sector through the eyes of the investor and occupier.

    In this episode, our hosts are joined by Theo Michell, Principal, Bywater Properties and Cushman & Wakefield guest, Thomas Vazakas, Head of UK Sustainability.

    For more information visit the Cushman & Wakefield website:  https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/united-kingdom/insights/realising-real-estate-podcast

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    30 mins
  • 2: The Growth of Life Sciences in the UK and US
    Oct 14 2021
    Co-hosted by Lottie Tollman and Richard Womack, our Cushman & Wakefield Realising Real Estate podcasts take a forward look at the office real estate sector through the eyes of the investor and occupier.

    In this episode, our hosts are joined by James Sheppard, Head of Commercial UK&I at Kadans and Cushman & Wakefield guests, Michael Aston, Head of UK Life Sciences and Joshua King, Executive Managing Director based in our New York office.

    Their discussion covers the growth of the Life Sciences sector in the UK and US, the differences that exist and predictions for what the future holds for the sector.  

    Other topics included in this episode:

    • The risk profile of Life Sciences 
    • The capital flowing into the UK and US Life Sciences sector, and drivers of growth 
    • Due diligence when considering investment opportunities
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    35 mins
  • 1: Will the Office Sector Face the Same Digital Disruption as Retail?
    Jul 19 2021
    Co-hosted by Lottie Tollman and Richard Womack, our Cushman & Wakefield Realising Real Estate podcasts take a forward look at real estate through the eyes of the investor and occupier.

    In our first Realising Real Estate podcast, our hosts explore whether the office sector will face the same digital disruption as retail.

    Joined by Richard Pickering, Chief Strategy Officer here at Cushman and Wakefield and Lara Marrero, Principal & Strategy Director at Gensler, this episode takes a look at catalytic events in the retail sector and the parallel issues that the offices sector faces now, will likely face in the future and how we can learn from some of the principles that retailers and retail investors have learnt along the way.

    Other topics included in this episode:

    • How digital has enabled the use  of physical space in new and exciting ways
    • The importance of the power of choice for the occupier and employees 
    • Driving purpose and relevance of place

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    32 mins