Global investor appetite for UK real estate wanes
The UK’s impending exit from the EU has dented investor appetite for UK real estate, suggests a just-released survey by KPMG at RE-Invest Summit at Mipim.
Spin class: sunny days
Finally, the sun is out and my sky-blue DVF coat has been exchanged for my new Chelsea Burberry trench, but there is a chill wind blowing in our office – we lost a big, lucrative client pitch, which led to a frosty reception from the boss this morning.
Smooth gear change for Kontor's Townsend
Fox Motorsport racer puts the pedal to the metal and motors to podium finish.
Spin class: a very good Friday
Good Friday turned out to be very good for me. My tactic of announcing my client’s profit warning at 5pm the day before worked a treat.
Agent P: negotiations in Guildhall
8.30am huddle, Olympic Room: Happy days! Met mate Tim from Kingston Poly days at City Property Association lunch in the Guildhall last week.
The French investment woman: Isabelle Scemama interview
Isabelle Scemama took over from Pierre Vaquier as chief executive officer of AXA Investment Managers – Real Assets in February 2017. Last week, Property Week caught up with her at AXA IM – Real Assets’ Mipim base just off the Croisette to quiz her on the annual property jamboree, the ...
Industry warns of Amazon disruption
Senior figures discuss impact of online retail giant’s mortgage lending plan.
Spin class: taking PR to Cannes
Good grief. This year’s Mipim was dull.
Irvine on track with Northern Ireland and Miami housing
Former Formula One driver bullish about developments in his native Northern Ireland and overseas.
Gary Neville defends St Michael's scheme
Upmarket Manchester project still faces opposition ahead of final approval.
Rain on the Palais
Canny brolly sellers cash in on Mipim attendees’ desperation to stay dry.
Agent P: on tour at Mipim
8:30am, Homeric Room: Old Tom slides into his seat, back a day early from Mipim. “Boring, boring, boring…” he mutters. Even La Chunga, I ask of the louche and mesosphere-priced spot by the Martinez. He grunts something about meeting a Malaysian.
Mipim 2018: St James secures Debenhams deal in Derby
St James Securities has been announced as the preferred bidder for the purchase of the former Debenhams building in Derby with plans to transform it into a residential and commercial development.
Mipim’s merry man: Robin Hood promotes Nottingham’s investment opportunities
Amid the hordes of property people – and tabloid hacks – attending Mipim this week, there was one rather unusual visitor from Nottingham.
