In 30 years’ time around 6 billion people will live in cities. That’s an extra 2.5 billion. This will shift expectations for how we live and play, but also how we work. In what are already the most populated areas, that’s 40% more people needing employment, 40% more people commuting to work. But with Artificial […]
Just before Christmas I spoke at an event in London alongside the British politician Michael Gove MP, the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The event, “Waste to Wealth Summit”, was hosted by responsible business organisation Business in the Community (BITC), which was set up by Prince Charles. Prince Charles remains […]
The world seems upside down when after nearly 10 years of growth in property values all forecasts are predicting more of the same. What happened to our traditional property cycle? In 2018 and beyond historical trends will be replaced by new trends, and property, in the short term at least, will benefit. 1. Money, Money, […]
In terms of Brexit winners and losers, the UK’s resilience and attractiveness will shine through in the end – but the reality is that it will lose jobs. So if businesses have to relocate roles, who will benefit most? For example, the prestigious European Medicines Agency and European Banking Authority will leave London following Brexit. […]
All industries are experiencing technological disruption. And real estate is adapting less quickly than others. But I hope we’re starting to get it. If not, that disruption can very easily lead to destruction, as it has for many businesses. Tech disruption in commercial real estate I was in Madrid speaking at an event to celebrate 30 years […]
As the Global leaders of multinational businesses meet in Davos this week, I decided to do some networking of a different kind, attending Propski – the networking and skiing event held for young professionals in Val Thorens. Over the last 4 years the event has grown from 100 people to over 250 attending this year […]
