Property Perspectives: Conversations defining the future of real estate

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Uncover the real story behind the UK real estate sector’s next chapter. NatWest hosts Ashley Toy and Tom Sharman join industry experts to share insights, trends and stories shaping the UK commercial real estate landscape.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    The Future of Real Estate with Richard Pickering

    What’s Next for UK Real Estate? To close this season of Property Perspectives, we zoom out and look ahead. Richard Pickering, Foresight Director at Cushman & Wakefield, joins us to connect the dots across every real estate sector we’ve explored—from residential and industrial to retail and the office. Alongside NatWest hosts Ashley Toy and Tom Sharman, Richard unpacks the megatrends shaping the built environment, including ageing populations, hybrid working, AI-driven supply chains, and the evolving role of cities. Bringing together insights from across the series, this episode explores how UK real estate could fundamentally change over the next 10–20 years—and what that means for investors, occupiers, and communities.

    44 min

  2. MAY 12

    Inside the UK Housing Market with Savill’s Lucian Cook

    What’s shaping the UK’s residential property market as conditions continue to shift? In this episode of Property Perspectives, Ashley Toy and Tom Sharman are joined by Lucian Cook, Head of Residential Research at Savills, to unpack a residential market characterised by uncertainty and competing pressures. With interest rates higher for longer, mortgage availability tightening and build costs continuing to rise, they explore what this means for house prices, transaction volumes and affordability. The conversation also examines regional disparities, demographic challenges and the impact of the Renters Rights Act on landlords, tenants and investors, offering a grounded, research‑led perspective on the forces reshaping UK residential real estate — and what to watch as the market adjusts.

    38 min

  3. APR 28

    Industrial in Motion: Newmark on a Sector Built for Change

    How has the industrial sector evolved into one of the UK’s most resilient and in‑demand real estate asset classes? In this episode, Newmark’s Steve Sharman and Seb Moseley join NatWest hosts Ashley Toy and Tom Sharman to explore what’s driving industrial today. From automation and power requirements to supply, tenant demand and long‑term structural trends, they discuss why industrial has proven so resilient — and what that means for investors, developers and occupiers looking ahead.

    31 min

  4. APR 14

    JLL on the Future of Offices: Rents, Regions & Reality

    How are office markets evolving across the UK — and what’s really driving rents, demand and regional divergence?  In this episode, JLL’s John Woodger and James Devany join hosts Ashley Toy and Tom Sharman to cut through the noise. They compare trends across London and key regional cities, explore shifting occupier expectations, and reveal what these changes mean for the future of UK offices. NB. This was recorded on 27 January 2026.

    34 min

  5. MAR 31

    Finding value in retail with New River CEO Allan Lockhart

    In this episode, Allan Lockhart, Chief Executive of New River, REIT, joins NatWest hosts Ashley Toy and Tom Sharman to unpack the major forces reshaping the retail real estate landscape.  NB. This was recorded on 27 January 2026.

    32 min

  6. MAR 30

    Building zero-carbon ready homes

    The latest trends and sustainability innovations in the world of commercial real estate. What does it take to build a zero-carbon ready residential development? In this episode, NatWest’s Ashley Toy is joined by Stephen Andrew, Group Technical Director at Taylor Wimpey, to explore the methods, materials, and technologies powering a pioneering zero-carbon ready home. From early planning challenges through to design and development, they explore what it really takes to deliver sustainable homes at scale. NB. This was recorded on 13 February 2025.  Get more tips, tools, and strategies to help navigate your sustainability journey today:  Unlocking value in commercial real estate: strategies to decarbonise for growth Case Study: How Robertson Group is seizing new opportunities through retrofitting Case Study: How Barwood Capital is leveraging sustainability for long-term success Carbon Planner: sign up to measure your carbon footprint and explore how your business could potentially reduce emissions Retrofit training progress: support to help you make your premises more energy efficient

    25 min

  7. MAR 30

    How sustainable building practices impact commercial valuations

    In this episode, Ashley Toy is joined by Tyrone Hodge, Global Head of Risk Advisory at JLL Inc., and Ken Mustafa, Director of Vertical Sunrooms Ltd., to explore the impact of sustainability on commercial property values.  They discuss how green building practices influence valuations, the risks of neglecting upgrades, and the competitive advantages of investing in sustainable improvements.  NB. This was recorded on 13 February 2025.  Captions are automatically generated.  Get more tips, tools, and strategies to help navigate your sustainability journey today:  Unlocking value in commercial real estate: strategies to decarbonise for growth Case Study: How Robertson Group is seizing new opportunities through retrofitting Case Study: How Barwood Capital is leveraging sustainability for long-term success Carbon Planner: sign up to measure your carbon footprint and explore how your business could potentially reduce emissions Retrofit training progress: support to help you make your premises more energy efficient

    24 min

  8. MAR 30

    The retrofit experience

    The latest trends and sustainability innovations in the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, our host Ashley Toy sits down with Laura Beaumont, Head of Sustainability at Helical PLC, a leading office developer in central London. Together, they dive into the challenges of retrofitting large commercial properties and the strategies shaping their approach – with a  particular focus on Helical’s 100 New Bridge Street, London development. NB. This was recorded on 13 February 2025. Get more tips, tools, and strategies to help navigate your sustainability journey today: Unlocking value in commercial real estate: strategies to decarbonise for growthCase Study: How Robertson Group is seizing new opportunities through retrofittingCase Study: How Barwood Capital is leveraging sustainability for long-term successCarbon Planner: sign up to measure your carbon footprint and explore how your business could potentially reduce emissionsRetrofit training progress: support to help you make your premises more energy efficient

    18 min

  9. MAR 30

    The future of housing associations

    The latest trends and sustainability innovations in the world of commercial real estate. Housing associations play a crucial role providing homes and support for millions of people in need across the UK. But, as not-for-profits operating what are often older dwellings, many must overcome big hurdles turning their low-carbon ambitions into reality. In this episode, NatWest’s Ashley Toy and Paul Eyre are joined by Clare Miller, CEO of Clarion Housing Group for an in-depth look at their retrofit experience. Facing challenges such as lack of finance, and resident disruption when undergoing renovations, you’ll learn more about how effective planning and innovative solutions can result in successful long-terms outcomes.  NB. This was recorded on 20 February 2025. Get more tips, tools, and strategies to help navigate your sustainability journey today: Unlocking value in commercial real estate: strategies to decarbonise for growthCase Study: How Robertson Group is seizing new opportunities through retrofittingCase Study: How Barwood Capital is leveraging sustainability for long-term successCarbon Planner: sign up to measure your carbon footprint and explore how your business could potentially reduce emissionsRetrofit training progress: support to help you make your premises more energy efficient

    25 min

  10. MAR 27

    The importance of sustainability

    The latest trends and sustainability innovations in the world of commercial real estate. Why is sustainability so crucial for the UK real estate sector? In this episode, NatWest’s Ashley Toy is joined by Rob Wall, Assistant Director at the British Property Federation and Emma Harvey-Smith, Chief of Staff at the Green Finance Institute for a deep dive into the big forces pushing sustainability higher up the agenda. They discuss the impact of post-pandemic demand shifts, the role of technology and regulation – and more.  In this episode of the Property Perspectives podcast, NatWest’s Ashley Toy is joined by Rob Wall, Assistant Director at the British Property Federation and Emma Harvey-Smith, Chief of Staff at the Green Finance Institute for a deep dive into the big forces pushing sustainability higher up the agenda in the real estate sector. Listen today. NB. This was recorded on 13 February 2025. Get more tips, tools, and strategies to help navigate your sustainability journey today: Unlocking value in commercial real estate: strategies to decarbonise for growthCase Study: How Robertson Group is seizing new opportunities through retrofittingCase Study: How Barwood Capital is leveraging sustainability for long-term successCarbon Planner: sign up to measure your carbon footprint and explore how your business could potentially reduce emissionsRetrofit training progress: support to help you make your premises more energy efficient

    23 min
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Uncover the real story behind the UK real estate sector’s next chapter. NatWest hosts Ashley Toy and Tom Sharman join industry experts to share insights, trends and stories shaping the UK commercial real estate landscape.

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