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Keep yourself informed on the ‘real’ behind the real estate headlines, Savills brings you engaging and insightful discussion with experts across their global business on the issues that matter most in property.

  1. FEB 11

    Real Estates Insights Podcast: Rewriting the planning rulebook: how the draft NPPF aims to unlock housing delivery across England

    Join host Guy Ruddle and guests Charlie Collins and Diana Thomson from Savills Planning, and Philip Barnes, advisor to the Planning and Development divisions at Savills, as they discuss the draft National Planning Policy Framework (published in December 2025) and how it aims to address housing delivery across England, but also the capital too.  This podcast discusses the significance of some of the changes, including viability, settlement boundaries and the grey belt; as well as how this all relates to the new London Plan.

    26 min

  2. 10/02/2025

    Impacts 2025 Part 2: How real estate is adapting to capital flow shifts, AI & the climate crisis

    In 2025, Savills Impacts thought leadership programme is themed around Adapt, because, now more than ever, it is time for the real estate sector to adapt if it is to thrive. In this second episode of a two-part series, we look at how geopolitical trends in investment, technology and the climate crisis are shifting priorities. Katy Dean, Savills Head of Research and Consultancy for Australia; Simon Smith, Regional Head of Research for Asia Pacific; and Paul Tostevin, Head of Savills World Research, join Guy Ruddle to discuss where and what assets global capital is currently being deployed into. They also explore the risks and opportunities AI and climate challenges present, and how strategies to address these differ globally. For more insights and content unpacking the future of global real estate explore impacts content here.

    27 min

  3. 09/24/2025

    Impacts 2025 Part 1: How global real estate is adapting to shifting wealth & talent hubs

    In 2025, Savills Impacts thought leadership programme is themed around Adapt, because, now more than ever, it is time for the real estate sector to adapt if it is to thrive. In episode one of our two-part series, we look at how recent changes in the flows of wealth and talent are impacting individuals and real estate occupiers in different regions.   Rachael Kennerley, Director of Research and Advisory for the Middle East; Arvind Nandan, Managing Director of Research and Consultancy for India and Kelcie Sellers, Associate Director of Savills World Research join Guy Ruddle to explore how likely these trends are to become permanent, the new hotspots for living and working, and how occupiers are adapting their strategies to talent shortages and advances in technology.  For more insights and content unpacking the future of global real estate, explore Impacts content here. Part 2, examining some of the largest macroeconomic and geopolitical trends around investment, technology and climate change, will be published shortly.

    27 min

  4. 08/13/2025

    Savills Earth Series 3: Importance of collaboration in creating lasting impact

    Join Guy Ruddle for the fifth and final episode in the third Savills Earth podcast series. In this special Next Gen episode, Georgios Askounis (Director, Savills Earth Advisory) steps in for regular co-host Marylis Ramos and is joined by Olivia Sutcliffe (Associate Director, Social Value), Aidan Richardson (Associate, Impact Assessment), and Luisa Mostarda (Associate, Energy, Renewables and Infrastructure).   Together, they explore the power of collaboration in driving meaningful and lasting impact. From what we measure to the outcomes we create, this episode dives into why working together is essential for shaping a more sustainable future.

    29 min

  5. 08/06/2025

    Why outlet retail isn’t just surviving, it’s thriving

    Join Guy Ruddle alongside Stephen Toal, UK Head of Retail & Leisure Insights, Jenny Banks, Director in the Leeds Property Management team, and guest Amanda Argent, Retail Director at Baird Group, owners of Suit Direct on the latest episode of Real Estate Insights. For years, outlet retail was seen as a secondary option, a place for brands to offload end-of-line stock or for bargain hunters to pick up last season’s leftovers. Today, that perception is outdated. In this episode we explore how as retail continues to evolve, the outlet sector’s blend of flexibility, strategic value and consumer appeal ensures it’s not just surviving, but thriving.

    22 min

  6. 07/30/2025

    Savills Earth Series 3: Exploring the UK’s evolving energy landscape

    Join Guy Ruddle and Marylis Ramos, Director of Savills Earth Advisory Services, alongside Nick Green, Head of Savills Energy, Infrastructure and Renewables, Harry Ramsey, Associate, Savills Planning and Rosie Vetter, Head of Development at VOLTALIA UK, in the fourth episode of the third Savills Earth podcast series. In this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving landscape of the UK’s renewable energy market as it charges toward the Clean Power 2030 target. With the government aiming for a fully decarbonised electricity system by the end of the decade, we unpack the major reforms shaping the sector. Will they unlock the full potential of wind, solar and storage or could uncertainty and investor risk slow progress when momentum is needed most?

    28 min

  7. 07/09/2025

    Savills Earth Series 3: Leveraging data to achieve more sustainable outcomes

    Join Guy Ruddle and Marylis Ramos, Director of Savills Earth Advisory Services, alongside Eve Farrugia, Associate, Savills Earth Sustainable Design team, Joey Aoun, Net Zero and Sustainability Lead at Savills Investment Management and Faisal Butt, Managing Partner and Founder of Pi Labs, a London-based venture capital firm in the third episode of the third Savills Earth podcast series. This episode highlights how data and technology can be leveraged to achieve more sustainable outcomes for the property sector. We delve into the power of advanced analytics, IoT, and AI in driving sustainability and explore examples of how these technologies are being used to optimise energy consumption, reduce carbon footprints, and enhance efficiency discussing the future potential of tech driven sustainability solutions.

    27 min

  8. 05/28/2025

    Savills Earth Series 3: How to improve quality of life through the built environment

    This is the second podcast in our third Savills Earth series. Join Guy Ruddle and Marylis Ramos alongside Andrew Buroni, Director, Environmental Planning & Infrastructure, Vinita Dhume, Director, Urban Design, and guest, Matthew Morgan, Director and co-founder of the Quality of Life Foundation, as they explore the critical importance of integrating health and education considerations into planning and development practices. The experts share insights on the benefits of holistic placemaking to shape healthier, better educated communities.

    26 min
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