Will councils regret buying out of town?
Simon Creasey questions the wisdom of local authorities that splashed their cash on out-of-town retail parks and warehouses just as the sector was beginning to show signs of decline
How Malta’s cash-for-passports scheme is creating a property bubble
A Maltese scheme granting EU citizenship to overseas investors has sparked a development boom, but not one that many locals welcome.
How Osaka plans to take on Tokyo with its new business district
Some of Osaka’s biggest companies have joined forces in a bid to create a new commercial district to take on Tokyo’s.
How VIA Outlets has bucked the retail downturn
VIA Outlets CEO Otto Ambagtsheer shows Alex Howlett around Freeport Lisboa and reveals how creating centres with local character is helping the firm expand in Europe.
Regulator softens proposals for open-ended funds reform
FCA drops many of the more controversial proposals from long-awaited new rules for property funds
The great Section 106 and CIL scandal
Billions are being contributed by developers in Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy payments, but just how much of it have councils actually spent?
Time to end apathy on the climate crisis
Some big investors are backing moves to limit the industrial sector’s carbon footprint, but can the rest of the sector be convinced of the financial benefits?
RESI Trailblazers: the class of 2019
At the RESI Convention earlier this month, we kicked off the three-day extravaganza by unveiling the entrepreneurs, disruptors and innovators that make up this year’s cohort of RESI Trailblazers.
Why the slowdown in logistics investment is not all bad news
While investment in logistics has fallen, it is still an attractive asset class. Owners are reluctant to sell so how can potential investors find opportunities?
Spike in 3PL demand sparks stockpiling fears
Brexit stockpiling is not the only factor driving the increase in take-up by 3PLs.
How innovative designs are easing lack of logistics space in London
Demand for logistics space in and around London has been increasing dramatically for years. Emanuela Barbiroglio asks what is being done to address this need.
Kitt: the managed office platform
Managed office platform Kitt was launched earlier this year with the aim of making it easier for tenants to lease space while helping landlords fill vacant buildings.
JAHAMA Estates: the biggest propco you’ve never heard of
JAHAMA Estates was set up to maximise the value of a worldwide property empire belonging to the Gupta Family Group Alliance. Chief executive Dilip Awtani explains why its top priority is the UK.
The 5km Mudathon race
Teams from across the property industry made a splash for charity by taking on the 5km Mudathon.
Native lands in mixed-use: interview with Alasdair Nicholls
Native Land is known for high-end residential schemes, but now it is making a big move into mixed-use with South Bank project Bankside Yards. Chief executive Alasdair Nicholls explains why to Adam Branson
Q&A: Emma Huepfl on chairing CREFC Europe
The new chair of the real estate finance body outlines her goals for the organisation to Guy Montague-Jones
Q&A with RESI trailblazer Ayesha Ofori
Ayesha Ofori has launched PropElle which is a platform that offers property education, practical advice and guidance to women who invest in property.
