Review of the year: The age of unreason
It has been a punishing year for property what with the Presidents Club scandal, retail armageddon and Brexit mayhem – but there were pockets of resilience. Property Week rounds up the winners and loser
Review of the year: key events timeline
It has been a shattering 12 months for the industry. Property Week rounds up the events, people and issues that defined the year.
What’s next for W&I insurance?
Fierce competition in the warranty and indemnity insurance market has driven price reduction, coverage enhancement and genuine innovation over the past few years.
The office remix: Ministry of Sound's flexible workspace
The Ministry of Sound’s creative director talks to Simon Creasey about its new co-working office venture
Think tank: rise of the robo-agent?
A growing percentage of an agent’s day-to-day tasks is being undertaken by technology. So what role are agents likely to play in the property industry of the future and should agencies view the ‘proptech revolution’ as a threat or as an opportunity to enhance their service offer? Freeths hosted a ...
Foreign matter: London embassy ownership
The embassy landscape is changing – and with it the owners. Emanuele Midolo and Graham Lanktree investigate who owns what and where, and ask how desirable overseas governments really are as tenants.
Shifting Sands: revival hopes for Jaywick Sands
Three years after Jaywick Sands was named England’s most deprived ward, Adam Branson visits the Essex village – unwitting star of the recent US midterm elections – to find out how much has changed
Spotlight on studios
A severe studio shortage is a major threat to the UK’s booming film and TV industry. Simon Creasey asks whether enough new space can be delivered
Retail outlook: high noon on the high street
With the number of collapses and CVAs likely to increase, what can be done to survive the retail apocalypse?
Would no deal be such a bad deal?
The prospect of a no-deal or hard Brexit has prompted companies to start stockpiling goods. Will it lead to increased demand for space?
Retail trends: the high street paradox
Data compiled by CACI reveals that there is hope for shopping centres amid the chaos – and the winners will be those that provide the best experience. Simon Creasey reports
Yardi think tank: the future of coworking
The evolution of the flexible office sector has shaken up the real estate industry and has arguably changed it for the better. Yardi recently brought together a panel of experts to discuss the many segments of flexible offices and what lies in store for the sector.
All-Star quality: PWMA awards
The best and brightest were crowned at the third annual Property Week Management All-Stars awards last week.
Saudi investment: business as usual?
Following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Emanuele Midolo asks whether international outcry could stem the flow of Saudi money into UK property.
How The Student Hotel plans to bring 'unique' model to UK
UK commercial development director says the firm will target university cities and areas with good tourism
Bargain Hunter: Praxis' Gary Roberts interview
Praxis is building a shopping centre portfolio at a time when most investors are giving the sector a wide berth. Managing director Gary Roberts tells Richard Williams why
Brexit does not disturb us: Hussain Sajwani interview
Damac boss Hussain Sajwani tells Guy Montague-Jones about his ambitions for growth in London and Europe
Niche practice makes perfect: Lewis Ellis interview
Forget co-working. Think pro-working: Interview with Enrico Sanna
Scannell scales up: Amaury Gariel interview
Realm of possibility: Colin Brooks interview
Flying Dakota: Ken McCulloch interview
Palace’s top scorers: Neil Sinclair, Richard Starr and Stephen Silvester interview
BTR’s Young gun: Neil Young interview
How POD is planning to drag property management into the 21st century
Land of data opportunity: John Abbott interview
Knight Frank is looking up: Alistair Elliott & Stephen Clifton interview
Chiefs of property: Tomahawk Homes' Julian Salvi and Moray Low interview
Coyote sprints hard in first year
Queensberry rules: Paul Sargent interview
LondonMetric conversion: Andrew Jones interview
A bright future: Maslow Capital interview
