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Big interviews
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Big interview with CapitalRise CEO, Uma Rajah: Setting a prime example in London
Uma Rajah, CEO of specialist lending exchange CapitalRise, tells Property Week why her firm is well placed to seize the opportunities offered by the largely recession-proof luxury London housing market.
Big interview: Get Living chief exec Rick de Blaby on what’s next for the BTR specialist
A decade ago, Get Living began transforming part of the London 2012 Olympics site into a new neighbourhood in Stratford. Now it is almost complete, chief executive Rick de Blaby tells Property Week about its future plans.
Big interview with Octopus Real Estate: ‘How far can we push the boundaries?’
Octopus Real Estate’s Edward Clough tells Property Week how it is boosting its sustainability, and the sector’s via a funding alliance with Homes England.
Why international investors should look to invest in Ukraine’s property market
Sergii Pylypenko, chief executive of Ukrainian developer Kovalska Group, tells Andy Hillier why, despite the ongoing conflict, international investors should be looking seriously at the country’s property market.
Big interview with The Portman Estate’s chief exec: The patient approach
Chief executive Oliver Fenn-Smith tells Lem Bingley about his bold plans for The Portman Estate’s historic slice of central London and why he is taking a long-term view in his stewardship of the area.
A mission to build affordable homes
The Diocese of Oxford’s David Mason tells Lewis Berrill how the charity is using land gifted to the Church of England following Henry VIII’s reign to tackle the housing crisis and deliver the homes people truly need.
The cutting EDGE of sustainability
The innovative developer behind Amsterdam office scheme The EDGE is bringing its sustainable design ethos to London. Fons van Dorst, EDGE’s UK executive managing director, tells Property Week all about its plans.
EDI Q&A: Andrew Argent, business development manager, Close Brothers
The next cohort of young developers is facing a tough market with SME developers dropping from contributing 40% of housing share 30 years ago to just 10% currently.
Big interview with UKGBC’s outgoing chief exec Julie Hirigoyen: To net zero, and beyond…
UK Green Building Council chief Julie Hirigoyen reflects on the road ahead for the property sector as she steps down after eight years of progress.
EDI Q&A: Lisa Ravenscroft, chief marketing officer at Mount Anvil
Property might not be the first career choice for many with some not realising the breadth of roles in the sector if they have no family or friends working in it.
EDI Q&A: Jon Seal, managing director, technologywithin
Jon Seal, managing director of technology within explains to Property Week his route to employment and why other options should be considered in the sector.
‘Covid’s legacy isn’t the end of offices’: Big interview with British Land’s Darren Richards
British Land’s real estate head Darren Richards tells Property Week why, despite hybrid working trends and challenging market conditions, he believes premium, campus-style offices still have an exciting future.
A new wave of new towns?
Nigel Hugill, the chief executive of master-developer Urban&Civic, tells Property Week why he believes ambitious new settlements are the only way to address Britain’s housing shortage.
Aitch Group to carry on abroad: interview with founder and CEO Henry Smith
Founder and chief executive Henry Smith reveals to Mel Flaherty why the developer is focusing its attention on the purpose-built student accommodation sector and looking for opportunities overseas.
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.
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.
‘We want to be the UK’s largest housebuilder’: Big interview with Countryside Partnerships
Stephen Teagle, chief executive of Countryside Partnerships, tells Property Week about the housebuilder’s growth plans following its merger with Vistry Group and the outlook for the sector.
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
Knight Frank’s five-year plan: interview with chair William Beardmore-Gray
The agency’s senior partner and chair William Beardmore-Gray sets out his intent to reshape the 127-year-old company, placing a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.
Interview with Rokstone founder and CEO Becky Fatemi: Homing in on the richest pickings
Becky Fatemi’s Rokstone is the go-to property agency for billionaires and celebs seeking ultra-prime London pads. She tells Andrew Saunders about her rise to the top and how she keeps her upmarket clientele happy.
Interview with Placefirst's chief exec David Mawson: Keeping it in the family
Placefirst chief executive David Mawson tells Property Week about his ambitions for the single-family rental market and explains why he would welcome regulation and a grading system for the sector.
Interview with chief exec of AEW: ‘UK market is best value in Europe’
Rob Wilkinson, the chief executive of AEW in Europe, tells Property Week about the impact of the banking sector crisis on real estate and the state of play in the UK and European property markets,
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.
Interview with Sue Young: ‘There doesn’t need to be conflict between nature and housing’
Conservation charity The Wildlife Trusts is a staunch defender of the natural environment. Head of land use planning Sue Young tells Property Week how developers can incorporate nature into schemes.
Five minutes with
Q&A: Five minutes with Linda Thiel, partner at architectural practice White Arkitekter
Linda Thiel, partner at architectural practice White Arkitekter, on how she got started in property, her top TV and book picks, the celebrity she would most like to meet and her number one travel destination.
Q&A: Five minutes with Warwick Smither, development director at regeneration specialist Genr8 Developments
Warwick Smither, development director at regeneration specialist Genr8 Developments, on how he got started in property, his top film and music picks and the historical figure he would most like to have met.
Q&A: Five minutes with Veanna Chan, director at PLP Architecture
Veanna Chan, director at PLP Architecture, on how she got started in the property industry, her favourite film and song recommendations, her best and worst purchases and the superpower she wishes she had.
Q&A: Five minutes with Pamela Chesterman, planning and environment partner at law firm Irwin Mitchell
Pamela Chesterman, planning and environment partner at law firm Irwin Mitchell, on how she got started in the property industry, her top film and song recommendations and the most ridiculous fact she knows.
Q&A: Five minutes with Sascha Lewin, chief executive of W.RE
Sascha Lewin, chief executive of London-focused commercial property specialist W.RE, on how he got started in the property industry, his favourite book and album picks and his number-one travel destination.
Q&A: Five minutes with Sammie Steele, managing director of placemaking and regeneration at Places for People
Sammie Steele, managing director of placemaking and regeneration at Places for People, on how she got started in property, her top book and album recommendations and her number-one travel destination.
Q&A: Five minutes with Sue Winterbourne, corporate success director at property services firm Leaders Romans Group (LRG)
Sue Winterbourne, corporate success director at property services firm Leaders Romans Group (LRG), on how she got started in property, her best and worst purchases and her number-one travel destination.
Q&A: Five minutes with Alan Ryall, joint managing director at advisory firm Watling Real Estate
Alan Ryall, joint managing director at advisory firm Watling Real Estate, on how he got started in property, his top book and podcast picks, how he’d spend one million pounds and his number-one travel destination.
Q&A: Five minutes with Natasha Guerra, chief executive of co-working and flexible workspace manager Runway East
Natasha Guerra, chief executive of co-working and flexible workspace manager Runway East, on how she got started in property, her favourite book and album picks, and the superpower she wishes she had.
Q&A: Five minutes with Kathryn Cooling, associate in the property disputes team at RWK Goodman
Kathryn Cooling, associate in the property disputes team at RWK Goodman, on how she got started in property, her favourite film and book picks, her best and worst purchases and the figure she’d like to meet.
