Clustering, co-locations and a laser-like focus on customers are some of the things that British Land’s boss believes will drive value as it broadens its campus strategy to include life sciences, logistics and housing.

Chief executive Simon Carter speaks to Andrew Teacher, formerly the founder of Blackstock Consulting and now managing director at Montfort Real Estate after its merger last year, in an unscripted, hard-hitting and wide-ranging conversation. The pair cover everything from British Land’s 40-year tenure at Regent’s Place, the renaissance of retail parks and the rise of life sciences; through to its campaigning work improving child literacy.

#164: British Land CEO heralds asset management “engine” driving value through conviction bets

Richard Moffitt, CEO of Urban Logistics REIT, a FTSE 250-listed investment trust specialising in logistics real estate, speaks to Montfort’s Andrew Teacher about the long-term positive outlook for sheds, why the REIT structure has worked for his business, and why real estate professionals can’t always manage complex operations sitting at a desk.

#188: Richard Moffitt, CEO of Urban Logistics REIT, on why sheds continue to deliver

The John Lewis Partnership’s director of Build to Rent (BtR), Katherine Russell, joins Andrew Teacher to explain the reasoning behind the retail giant’s move into housing. The Partnership’s strategy to develop rental homes on its land and above some of its Waitrose stores could deliver thousands of additional homes in the future.

#191: John Lewis build-to-rent boss Katherine Russell on the partnership’s rental plans

Cadogan’s CEO Hugh Seaborn speaks to Andrew Teacher about the historic estate’s approach to stewardship, placemaking, and generating social value across its portfolio – which includes The Gaumont, a recently completed cultural destination on the King’s Road.

#189: Cadogan Estates’ CEO explains the strategy behind Chelsea’s timeless appeal

In an impassioned interview, leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, Darren Rodwell, speaks about the borough’s recent triumphs, its chequered past, and why public-private partnerships are delivering the housing, jobs, and infrastructure that will see the area continue to flourish.

#190: Barking and Dagenham Council leader on why public-private partnerships drive borough’s success

In a novel format on PropCast, Senior Advisor to Montfort, Andrew Teacher, facilitates a debate between Dr. Anna Minton, reader in architecture at the University of East London, Honorary Professor at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, and author of ‘Big Capital: Who Is London For?’, and Ryan Prince, vice chairman of Realstar Group and founder of build-to-rent brand UNCLE. The trio discuss the causes of, and possible solutions to, the housing crisis.

#192: Ryan Prince on the need for more professional landlords

PropCast host Andrew Teacher grills his former IPD colleague and renowned market analyst Colm Lauder on the future for listed property stocks and private investors. Lauder, formerly an investment banker at Goodbody, debates how real estate’s “operation game” is becoming an increasingly vital part of the mix and the duo explain why investors need to stop being so obsessed with NAV.

#194: Colm Lauder and Andrew Teacher on property's operational future

Andrew Teacher debates offices, labs and the revival of the Docklands great estate with John Mulqueen, Chief Investment Officer at Canary Wharf Group. Leave your cynicism at the door and be prepared to visit the Wharf with an open mind.

#193: Canary Wharf Group’s CIO on the world’s biggest refurb opportunity

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#164: British Land CEO heralds asset management “engine” driving value through conviction bets

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