All articles by Andrew Hillier
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InsightView from the top: Alicia Thompson, chief executive of Kick Game
The chief executive of trainers reseller Kick Game tells Property Week about the firm’s property plans, the direction of high-street retail and her top advice for shopping centre landlords.
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News
Mayhew calls for EPC-style grading system for later-living accommodation
The academic behind an industry-backed review into older people’s housing is calling for the introduction of an Energy Performance Certificate-style grading system for later-living accommodation.
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Insight
Dream come true for student sector: interview with Bricks Group founder Pete Prickett
When Bricks Group founder Pete Prickett turned his focus from hotels to student accommodation, he knew his student brand ‘true’ could offer an often poorly served market something different.
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News
Moda Living among winners at Property Week’s RESI Awards
Build-to-rent specialist (BTR) Moda Living was the big winner at Property Week’s RESI Awards last night, securing two awards on the evening.
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News
I&L conference: I&L set to outperform forecasts
The industrial and logistics (I&L) sector is on course to outperform forecasts over the next year as the UK recovers from the economic downturn, experts speaking today at Property Week’s Industrial & Logistics Conference & Showcase said.
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Insight
Barratt goes big on quality: interview with Barratt Developments' chief executive David Thomas
The housebuilding giant’s chief executive David Thomas tells Andy Hillier how a focus on ‘quality, service and sustainability’ has helped steer the company through choppy economic waters
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Insight
Industrial & Logistics: Another level
There is a child-like quality to multi-level logistics schemes, with their boxy designs split over several levels or storeys.
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Insight
UK investors drive rise in I&L sale prices
Despite a dip at the end of 2022, the average price of UK stock has risen by 13.6% over a three-year period.
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Markets
Where next for the industrial & logistics market?
The industrial and logistics sector may have softened over the past year, but there are still opportunities for developers and investors.
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Insight
Storage success proves a Cinch
Young entrepreneurs Josh Nimmo and Richard Owen tell Property Week how they took Cinch from business concept to rapidly expanding UK self-storage player in just six years.
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Insight
Guide to Auctions introduction - March 2023
There’s nothing like a bit of economic uncertainty to shake up the auctions market. On the one hand, it helps create a supply of properties as homeowners and landlords seek quick sales. On the other, it limits the potential number of buyers, with financing becoming more expensive and redevelopment margins ...
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Insight
After the storm: interview with RICS chair, Martin Samworth
Industry veteran Martin Samworth tells Andy Hillier why he decided to take on the chair role at RICS and how the organisation plans to move forward after a turbulent few years.
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Markets
A sector with room for growth
Hotel chains are expanding across Europe despite tough economic conditions.
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Online
Earls Court regeneration relaunched with revamped masterplan
The developer behind the Earls Court regeneration scheme in west London has unveiled a new masterplan for the 40-acre site that includes the creation of 4,500 homes and a city park.
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Insight
Pushing the boundaries: interview with Avison Young principal and UK chair, Jo Davis
Avison Young UK is embarking on a major new strategy that it hopes will put it ahead of other advisory firms. Jo Davis, principal and UK executive chair at the business, tells Andy Hillier what it entails.
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Markets
A new chapter for old storeys
Heritage buildings are finding a new lease of life as unique office spaces.
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Insight
Rise of the robots
The year has started with one question firmly front of mind in the industrial and logistics (I&L) space: has the bubble finally burst or is the sector merely experiencing a temporary dip?
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Insight
SEGRO: Green giant
Industrial specialist SEGRO has transformed a fire-damaged industrial site in north London into one of the most sustainable warehouse developments in the UK.
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Insight
Sharp drop in I&L spend at the tail end of 2022
Investment in industrial and logistics properties plummeted in Q4 2022 after the strongest-ever start to a year.
