All articles by Andy Hillier – Page 2
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Insight
A winning start: PW speaks to six former Women in Property National Student Awards finalists
Women in Property’s National Student Awards have helped more than a thousand female graduates on the road to success. Property Week talks to former finalists about the importance of the programme.
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News
Shortlist revealed for inaugural Inspiring Women in Property Awards
More than 170 individuals and teams from across the sector have been shortlisted for Property Week’s inaugural Inspiring Women in Property Awards.
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Insight
‘A hell of a portfolio’
Lynda Shillaw, chief executive of development giant Harworth Group, tells Property Week about its plans to deliver 35m sq ft of I&L space.
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Insight
Logistics firms set to boost shed footprint
Demand for European warehouse space shows no sign of abating despite a turbulent economic backdrop.
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Insight
Testing the future of net zero homes
Barratt’s energy-efficient eHome2 is undergoing months of testing to help the housebuilder understand more about how to successfully build low-carbon and net zero housing at scale.
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News
Building safety still a concern
Six years ago this week, the nation awoke to the horrific news that a fire had broken out in the night at Grenfell Tower, a residential block in west London. The tragedy ultimately cost 72 lives, with many residents trapped in their homes unable to escape the smoke and flames.
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Online
Industry’s finest celebrated at 27th annual Property Awards
Brian Bickell was among the winners at last night’s Property Awards as he was named Property Personality of the Year at the 27th annual event, held at the Grosvenor House hotel in London,
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Insight
View 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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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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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.