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 […]
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, […]
You know what a 21st century unicorn is, right? It’s a start-up company valued at $1billion. Crazy! But we live in a crazy world. I know what you’re thinking – how can something so small be worth so much? It’s because the people behind unicorns are trying to do something magical, to change the world…..and […]
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 […]
