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Across the built environment we’re seeing an ever-growing contingent of fantastic female professionals enriching the sector, yet there’s plenty more to be done in the D&I space.

In this episode of The RICS Podcast, we’re marking International Women’s Day with a panel of four senior professionals - Susanne Eickermann Riepe FRICS, Komilla Chadha MRICS, Hannah Jeong MRICS and Sara Cameron FRICS. Their discussion considers how the industry can evolve to further improve opportunities for female professionals and support the progress of experienced women within the sector.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• The panel’s route into the profession, and the particular challenges they’ve faced in their respective territories
• How industry leaders can most effectively welcome a more diverse workforce into their firms
• RICS’ role in gender diversity and equality
• The impact that male allies can have in achieving greater gender balance

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

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Susanne Eickermann Riepe

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Sara Cameron

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The UK Chancellor’s budget on Wednesday announced a host of new fiscal measures, but it remains to be seen whether we’re to expect another fiscal event by the end of this year.

Simon Rubinsohn (RICS Chief Economist) is joined on this week’s RICS Podcast by James Sproule (Chief Economist - UK at Handelsbanken) & Ola Alade (Professional Group Panel Member - Commercial Property at RICS) to discuss the biggest economic takeaways from the budget, focus on how the property sector is affected by the budget, and consider whether we’re likely to see another budget before the next General Election.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• A summation of the main themes from Jeremy Hunt’s budget
• Ramifications of the budget on the housing market en masse
• How Ola’s clients are looking at commercial vs residential property opportunities
• Effects of the headline announcement of a 2p cut in National Insurance

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/

James Sproule: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-sproule-03b0569/

Ola Alade: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mroalade/

Simon Rubinsohn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rubinsohn-43124162/

Welcome back to another RICS podcast episode led by the RICS standards team, providing valuable insights about updates to UK residential valuation standards. 

This week Nigel Sellars, RICS Senior Specialist in Property, is joined by Louise Avery MRICS, Managing Director at Avery & Co, Fiona Haggett FRICS, Head of Valuation at Barclays UK and Rob Mead FRICS, Technical Director at Connells Surveyors.

Their discussion provides an understanding of the motivation behind revisions to the Red Book’s residential section. They cover a variety of perspectives from valuers, lenders and technical experts on key topics such as property inspections and marketing period valuations, and also provide a preview of the follow-up standard, currently being drafted. 

This episode discusses:

• An overview of the updated RICS national supplement.
• The importance of consistency, collaboration and quality.
• Guiding principles and practical applications of the new standards.
• An insight into new changes currently being drafted.

The growth of ESG as a consideration throughout the sector has been remarkable in recent years, but with such a focus on environmental issues, there’s a risk of social and governance issues being neglected.

Catriona Brady is the Director of Strategy and Development at World Green Building Council, and with recent reports from both RICS and the World Green Building Council emphasising a drive for greater change in the sector, she joins Kisa Zehra to discuss the practical steps to help the industry more fully embrace ESG in its entirety.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• What lies at the heart of ESG
• Key findings from December’s Social Impact Report
• The emerging innovations that look to help the sector tackle social issues
• How different stakeholders play a pivotal role in driving positive change

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Catriona Brady: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catriona-brady-93002a53/

Alistair Elliott was senior partner & group chairman of Knight Frank with responsibility for 16,000 people across  400 offices spread around the globe.

Despite retirement in 2022, he remains heavily involved in the real estate sector. He currently has roles with the Prince's Council, is chair of the Commercial Property and Development Committee for the Duchy of Cornwall, chair of London Metric Property plc, a non-executive director to the board of Grosvenor Great Britain & Ireland and chair of Learn2Live youth clinic.

Alistair talks through is involvement in the early development and letting of Green Park, originally an office park but now considered a suburb of Reading.

He talks through the dotcom era and how that has influenced the direction of the current property environment.

He reflects on the changing market conditions across the Golden Triangle and addresses the current housing crisis head on. His substantive views carry some weight, given his new positions at Grosvenor and the Duchy of Cornwall. 

A thought-provoking podcast from someone with experience, insight and depth of knowledge in the real estate sector. 

The Battle & Bunce podcast Interviews the people making the headlines across key property markets of Reading, Oxford, Cambridge and west London, loosely labelled the 'The Golden Triangle'.

Additional notes and details can be found in the weekly journal The Forum published by UK Property Forums.

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With several routes into the surveying profession your experience as a candidate is a unique one, and learning from the experiences of others is a wonderful way to set expectations and prepare effectively for a successful submission.

Joining RICS Candidate Engagement Manager (UK&I) Gill Quinn in this week’s podcast are Abraham Laker, Brittany Marsland & Richard Crow FRICS, all from Rapleys and bringing their own experiences of the qualification process. 

We hear the key differences between APC and Senior Professional routes, how best to prepare for final submission and interviews, what to do in the event of a referral, and much more. 

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• How the APC route differs from the Senior Professional route
• Planning advice for a successful submission
• How to calm nerves before a final interview
• Places to build your network through the process
• Advice for those starting their journey

The transition to greener energy sources is an ongoing endeavour, and the role that surveyors will play in that transition is a growing one in both importance and impact.

Discussing this shift, this week The RICS Podcast welcomes Jenny Stanning, Stephen Thompson FRICS, Amit Patel MRICS and host Roger Esson MRICS to discuss the trends emerging in the energy sector, and their effects on the surveying profession.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• The surprising amounts of energy still being derived from oil and gas
• RICS members’ roles in transitioning to a greener energy mix and a more sustainable future
• How to get young kids, particularly young girls, interested in construction and STEM
• The role of standards in the energy transition

The built environment industry will be more effective to all if diverse voices are included, which intensifies the very present need for greater equity and inclusion. But, what does this look like in practice? How can organisations contribute to cultivating a more inclusive industry?

Nathan Spencer is Director at UKREiiF, and he joins RICS’ Sybil Taunton to discuss strategies for leading the industry towards a more inclusive environment, and the long-standing importance of social value as awareness grows around matters of diversity, equity and inclusion. 

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• How greater representation improves the built environment industry
• Examples of organisations and leaders making great, positive impact
• How to diversify voices being put forward for opportunity 
• Putting an organisation’s moral compass over profits

UK REiiF
https://www.ukreiif.com/

What mindset does it take to get back on your feet from your investing failures? Today, Mike Ealy joins us to tell his story of massive success to sudden downfall, how he won his life back, and now making millions from his investments.

We also talk about why he’s diversifying his portfolio from apartments to hotels, his expert insights on the current state of the market, and the one thing that made him broke and investors must avoid. Get ready for another meaningful episode! 

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• Mike’s investing journey from 1999 and realization of the power of real estate
• Why you should avoid overleveraging in real estate
• The investment strategy that helped Mike bounce back from his failure
• Moving forward and keep going despite life’s toughest moments
• Ways to find opportunities in the current market condition
• Mike’s insights on the impact of the changing economy, the future of commercial real estate, and affordable housing
• Is it a good idea to diversify your investments into different asset classes?
• Qualities and skills investors must possess to succeed in real estate

Resources & Links

• To purchase Mike Ealy’s book “From Broke to Millions,” go to https://frombroketomillions.com/optin-419996821597688785464 
• Nothing Down How to Buy Real Estate with Little or No Money Down by Robert G. Allen
• Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Mike Ealy

Mike Ealy is a real estate investor, author, and coach. He has developed Nassau Investments into one of the key development firms in the Cincinnati area. Over an extreme 20-year period, Mr. Ealy has applied his knowledge of property and asset management to negotiate hundreds of successful real estate transactions. Mike’s strength is identifying the right projects, developing a clear vision, and then putting together the right team to specifically execute each project. Mike has a real estate portfolio of 200 million inclusive of hotels, apartments, industrial, and developments.  

Mike also coordinates with local community organizations, municipalities, and developers to create partnerships to move forward TIF, New Market Tax Credit, Low Income Tax Credit, stalled and privately funded projects. He has been an effective mediator, continuously able to gain community support and move forward stalled local development projects.  

Mike is the author of the book “From Broke to Millions” where he shows people how we went from losing everything in the early 2000’s to being financially free within 4 years. Mike has a passion to teach others how they can reach financial success and to realize that “They are One Big Deal away from Changing their Life.” 

Get in Touch with Mike

• Website: https://nassauinvests.com/ 
• LinkedIn: Michael Ealy
• Instagram: @mikeealynassau
• Private Facebook Group: Apartment Investing Secrets
• Facebook Page: Mike Ealy Nassau Investments

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Zoos and safari parks are tasked with not only running a profitable attraction, but investing that profit into suitable premises for wildlife conservation, presenting a unique challenge from a building surveyor’s perspective. How do these leisure assets balance profitability alongside ESG? 

In this podcast, Ginny Banham MRICS (Fisher German LLP) is joined by Richard Baldwin MRICS (Avison Young) and Richard Morris MRICS (Property Surv) to share their views on a unique arm of the surveying profession, drawing on their experiences and learnings. 

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• The broad nature of certain guidance on zoo practice
  
  
• The surveyor’s perspective on asset value that supports a wider mission
  
  
• How safari parks and zoos have diversified over time
  
  
• Unusual assets the guests have encountered during their surveying careers

Is it time to build a portfolio? What will prove most attractive to buyers? Will yields stabilise? What assets will provide capital growth?

We ask our experts where they would invest their cash in their respective markets and whether they are optimistic of confidence strengthening in the auction market in 2024.

The auction market is a barometer for much of the wider market and in 2023 our auction teams sold over 2,200 commercial, residential & mixed-use properties across the UK and raised £889m at an average success rate of 86%.

You can find out more about our auction team at allsop.co.uk/auctions or the services Allsop offer at allsop.co.uk

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Costain Group’s Alex Vaughan joins us on this episode of The RICS Podcast brought to you by the WBEF team to discuss current trends in the infrastructure market domestically and internationally, and what’s required to improve overall efficiency in the area.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• Challenges with the investment needed to support the UK’s infrastructure needs
• The complexities surrounding the delivery of transport infrastructure
• The potential role for an infrastructure minister in coordinating projects nationally
• How we can maximise infrastructure productivity in the UK

The RICS Knowledge and Practice Committee (KPC) maintains and develops essential knowledge and professional practice. Its formation presents a notable step towards advancing industry and public knowledge on key issues.

In this podcast, RICS’ Director of Knowledge & Practice Luay Al-Khatib speaks with Chair of the Knowledge and Practice Committee, Simon Rawlinson, about how the group functions, its role within RICS and the role of knowledge and practice in supporting wider society.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• The Knowledge and Practice Committee’s key areas of focus
• The surveying profession’s value to society
• How the RICS maintains its relevance in a rapidly evolving industry

At the heart of the surveying profession, and what it means to be an RICS Surveyor, lies an industry that’s equally varied, rewarding and impactful.

This episode of The RICS Podcast brings together the expertise of Ashley Royer AssocRICS, Kareem Zahran MRICS and host Sinead Clarkson MRICS as they speak about their career paths, unique journeys, and how aspiring surveyors can do the same.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• Routes into the industry and the breadth of roles available
• How to engage and educate future generations
• Initiatives to create a more diverse and inclusive built environment
• Advice for those seeking a career as a Chartered Surveyor

This episode explores key lessons and essential discipline to create a winning brokerage career with Kyle Matthews, CEO and Founder of Matthews REIS.

The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. 

In this episode, Crexi's Eli Randel sits with Kyle to walk through his early career path, discusses the story behind Matthews REIS and the efficiency that sets them apart, dives into the current industry trends, and covers the importance of overcoming one's 'hard life' through hard work to carve out success. Their wide-ranging conversation includes:

• Introduction and Welcome
• Getting to Know Kyle Matthews
• Kyle's Childhood and Family Background
• Growing Up as a Matthews
• Kyle's Early Interest in Real Estate
• Kyle's College Years and Early Career
• Challenges and Lessons in Kyle's Brokerage Career
• Transition to Building a Brokerage Business
• The Birth and Growth of Matthews REIS
• The Competitive Nature of Top Agents
• The Importance of Teamwork and Competition in Brokerage
• The Unique Support System at Matthews
• State of the Commercial Real Estate Industry
• Advice for Young Listeners Entering the Industry
• And much more!

About Kyle Matthews:

 Kyle Matthews leads Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™, a commercial real estate and technology firm with 18 offices and over 600+ personnel nationwide. The firm is a leader in commercial real estate brokerage providing advisory services in transactions, leasing, and debt/capital markets. Since Kyle founded the company in 2015, Matthews™ has become the fastest-growing commercial real estate firm in the country, is the largest privately held brokerage platform in the U.S., and has successfully closed over 14,600+ transactions totaling $41 billion in sales volume.

Kyle has an extensive background in the industry, with an aggregate value of $9 billion in transaction volume. In 2022 alone, Kyle led Matthews™ to complete $14.25 billion in sales, closing over 4,500 transactions, a 56.4 percent increase year-over-year. 

Prior to starting Matthews™, Kyle served as Vice President of Investments and thereafter as Executive Vice President at two publicly traded commercial real estate brokerage firms. In each of these roles, he was recognized for his client-focused commitment to results and ability to train and mentor teams to execute top sales. As a producer, he was viewed as an authority in the field of private client capital transactions, as well as the top performer industry-wide in both the shopping center and net leased transactions. 

Kyle has an extensive list of notable clients, including most of the largest global institutional real estate companies, in addition to U.S.-based publicly-traded REITs, private equity funds, development companies, and high net-worth private family offices.

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In this podcast episode RICS Sustainability Chair, Frank Hovorka interviews RICS President Elect, Tina Paillet about the evolution of sustainability in the built environment.

Tina shares her perspective of how sustainability has developed during her time in the industry, highlighting the growing role of public perception and policy. Examining developments in sustainability standards and their importance for measurement, Frank and Tina refer the need for differentiation between long-term and short-term impacts.

Within this episode, Tina also offers insights from her experience at COP28 and shares her vision for the future, where she advocates shifting to a circular economy approach based on reusing materials before recycling. 

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• How sustainability practices have evolved
• The role of public perception in driving sustainable practices 
• Developments in sustainability standards 
• Key takeaways from COP28 
• Future-gazing into 2024

The RICS Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.

As part of our ongoing commitment to raise the profile of industry professionals and teams, the Awards aim to demonstrate the positive impact that the built environment has on individuals and communities, while also promoting the role that the profession has in making projects a reality.

Joining our UK Awards Judge Colin Harrop (Hardies Property and Construction Consultants) on The RICS Podcast this week are a host of the 2022 UK award winners - Arcadis’ Hannah Grover & David Baker, and Randall Simmonds LLP’s Phil Lewis. 

These worthy winners share their awards experience, why you should apply, and tips for a successful award entry.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• Reasons to enter the RICS Awards, and tips for those making entries
• How approaching an entry differs for team awards as opposed to those based on projects or individuals
• The benefits that our guests have seen from their success in the awards

RICS UK Awards:
https://www.rics.org/training-events/rics-awards/uk-awards

In this episode of The RICS Podcast we’re kicking off a series of episodes covering all the key points from the recently launched UK National Supplement in October.

Touching first on the elements relevant to public sector valuation, Jonathan Fothergill is joined by Graham Stalker, Donna Best, and Jaspreet Rahi to discuss the changes and their major implications.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• Reasoning behind some of the more notable rewrites of legislation
• How many of the changes are providing more clarity and understanding in the public sector
• What we might expect from the next edition of the UK National Supplement in the future

A new series of podcast episodes direct from our office in Leeds, where our hosts Jack Robson and Ceara Duggan of Allsop give their view from the 8th (floor).  They put Allsop Auctioneer George Walker under the microscope to examine his many years of experience on the rostrum. We delve into his views on how markets have evolved, buyer and vendor appetite, the strangest (and biggest) lot he has ever auctioned. And, if given £2.5m to invest, what he would do?

Both Jack and Ceara are part of Allsop’s regional team that focus on commercial and residential agency, valuation and property management in the northern regions. In our “View from the 8th” episodes they and their guests discuss topics and insight that focus on areas of the market, in which they work in. What better place to start than chatting with regular host and Allsop Auctioneer George Walker.

You can find out more about the auctions, Leeds office or the services Allsop offer at allsop.co.uk

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Local government support for energy efficient buildings is essential to creating the climate-friendly cities of the future, a vision supported by C40 Cities.

Frankie Downy joins Stephen Lorimer (Centre for Net Zero) on this WBEF episode of The RICS Podcast to discuss how cities can manage the transition towards more energy efficient models at a local level.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• How different cities in C40 are evaluating the best policies to put in place for their existing buildings
• The split of government dependence vs self-guidance for these policies
• How data is being captured to check actual consumption against what’s modelled beforehand
• The stages that take a city to its climate-positive vision of 2040