People Property Place (Matthew Watts)
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| 20 Mar 2025 | #117 Ian Marcus OBE – Senior Adviser, Eastdil Secured (RECAP) | 00:54:04 | ||
This week we're taking you back for a re-cap on the Ian Marcus episode because it was that good. If you missed it the first time, here's your chance to catchup! Ian Marcus OBE – Senior Adviser, Eastdil Secured Ian is a graduate of the University of Cambridge having studied Land Economy. Since then, he has held roles at Bank of America, UBS, NatWest, Deutsche and Credit Suisse. He currently sits on the board of 12 companies – everyone from Eastdill Secured, Elysian Residences, Town Centre Securities PLC, Work.life, Shurguard Self-Storage along with a number of others outside the real estate world. I sat down with Ian to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * How he got into real estate Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Ian would invest should he have £500m of equity at his disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube from Thursday this week. The People Property Place Podcast? is powered by Rockbourne. Who do you want to see on the Podcast? Link in the comments below #podcast #realestate #property #peoplepropertyplace | ||||
| 11 Jan 2024 | #55 Ashley Perry, Investment Director at Apache Capital | 00:57:22 | ||
Ashley Perry - Investment Director at Apache Capital. Ashley is responsible for supporting the Apache’s Multi Family BTR platforms, where he is focused on origination of new investment opportunities and driving growth across the business. He takes a key lead with development and investment partners on deal & market analysis, underwriting and transactions. Prior to this he worked at Cortland Consult as a Director in their BTR consultancy, and JLL latterly as a Senior Project Manager. As well as his day job Ashley is the vice chair of the UKAA Investor-Lender Forum and sits on the ULI UK Residential Council Leadership Group. I sat down with Ashley to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into real estate Early career moves Who lives in build to rent assets What is SFH vs MFH Leveraging tech & data Urban Land Institute What can we learn from international markets
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Ashey invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6oCDnwWSTP685l6sn8F0a6 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-property-place/id1652694140 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLugt7vb7tPvbp_im8m7PoAq4U0mG3TeYR Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com/
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| 02 Nov 2022 | Trailer: People Property Place | 00:01:26 | ||
The People Property Place podcast is a creative outlet to share the stories of the movers, shakers, and innovators in the Real Estate Industry, that until now only a few people have had access to. | ||||
| 16 Mar 2023 | #18 Andrew Ferguson, Executive Development Director of LCR Property | 00:57:46 | ||
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| 22 Feb 2024 | #61 Shaun Simons, Founder of Compton | 01:11:37 | ||
Shaun is the Founder of Compton, a best in class, London City Fringe District commercial real estate agency that takes an enterprising and collaborative approach to leasing, capital markets and occupational services. He started his career in 2000 as a Negotiator, built and then exited his first business Hatton Real Estate to Colliers international in 2016 and along with Founding partners Elliot Stern and Michael Rabin set up Compton in 2021. I sat down with Shaun to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
* Leaving school at 16 with a couple of GCSE’s * How he got into real estate * How he set up Hatton Real Estate & Compton * Leveraging & utilising social media * Compton expansion plans * Current state of the office market * Data driven or gut decision making? * Building & retaining a high performing team *WFH debate * Progressing without rotations, letters, or formal qualifications
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Shaun invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal.
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| 18 Apr 2024 | #69 Alistair Ennever, Head of Europe at Vestas Investment Management | 00:52:48 | ||
Established in 2010 Vestas Investment Management invests capital, raised from single or multiple investors into global real estate – throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas. It does this through a variety of products that target Core, Core+, Value Add & Opportunistic returns by investing in Office, Retail, Hotel, Multifamily & Logistics assets. In Europe they focus on Office and Logistics assets. Alistair set up the European business in 2022 and is responsible for managing a portfolio valued at more than €3bn euros. He was previously Head of Industrial & Logistics – Europe at Savills Investment Management and has worked at LFF Real Estate Partners, Chapman Petrie and Colliers. I sat down with Alistair to discuss a broad range of subjects, which covered some of the following topics:
* How he got into real estate * Cultural nuances working with Korean Capital * Fund, JV and separate account structures * Who is driving the ESG agenda in sheds? * Plans to grow the business * Big shed, renaissance?
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Alistair invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal.
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| 09 Mar 2023 | #17 Michael Whitney, Director of Areli Living | 00:55:09 | ||
Set up in 2022 by Andrea Vanni – in a 50:50 joint venture with Invel Real Estate, Areli Living is making a push into the UK real estate market. Michael’s experience spans direct investment, asset management, and development of both residential and commercial real estate and he also has extensive experience across equity and debt funding covering all asset classes. I sat down with Michael to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
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| 28 Nov 2024 | #101 Adam Goldin, Head of UK at CC Land | 01:04:27 | ||
This week I sit down with Adam Goldin, Head of UK at CC Land, the Hong Kong-listed real estate powerhouse. Adam oversees some of London’s most iconic real estate, including the Leadenhall Building (famously known as the Cheesegrater) and the Whiteley. Adam brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles, including Head of UK Investment at Resolution Property and eight years at Delancey, where he played a key role in transforming projects like East Village and the Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre redevelopment. I sat down with Adam to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * Transitioning from Advisor to Principal – Overcoming the challenges of shifting from advisory roles to principal investment positions. * The Whiteley Redevelopment – Insights into one of London’s most iconic building transformations. * Leadenhall Building (Cheesegrater) – managing customer relationships and improving the rental profile of this landmark London skyscraper. * Gut Feel vs. Spreadsheet – The balance between intuition and data-driven decisions in real estate investments. * Leveraging Social Media – Harnessing the power of digital platforms to build brand awareness and engage stakeholders. * Embracing Opportunism – Identifying and capitalising on real estate & career opportunities
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Adam would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. | ||||
| 30 Jan 2025 | #110 - Catherine Webster - CEO of Thriving Investments (RECAP) | 00:56:39 | ||
We think that this interview with Catherine was so good that we wanted to run it again to make sure you didn't miss it the first tome round! Formerly known as PfP Capital, Thriving Investments is a leading fund manager with a social conscience. The business already manages three living strategies totalling £700m and so far it has acquired and delivered 3,500 private rented sector and for-sale homes and has six regeneration projects under way, as it targets 20,000 homes over the next decade. Prior to joining Thriving Investments Catherine was an Executive Director – Strategy & Investment at Quintain and has previously held roles at Hudson Advisors and Lehman Brothers among others. Catherine has an MBA from INSEAD and is a graduate of the University of Reading. I sat down with Catherine to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * How she got into real estate * Working across surveying, banking & private equity * Not being afraid to take a backward / sideways career move * Skill stacking * Turning capital wins into community gains * Advice for those early in their career * Building 20,000 homes in the next decade
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Catherine invest should she have £500m of capital at her disposal. Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6oCDnwWSTP685l6sn8F0a6 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-property-place/id1652694140 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLugt7vb7tPvbp_im8m7PoAq4U0mG3TeYR
Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com | ||||
| 20 Jun 2024 | #78 Morwenna Hall, Chief Operating Officer - Related Argent | 00:58:19 | ||
Morwenna Hall, Chief Operating Officer - Related Argent. Related Argent is a complete developer, owner and operator with a c. £13bn, 21 million sq ft portfolio and an unrivalled track record of delivering global exemplars of city-building. It creates and manages a diverse portfolio across workspace, residential, education, retail, hospitality, leisure and public realm with schemes ranging from 270,000 sq ft to 8 million sq ft. Morwenna joined the former Argent business in 2011 and in addition to her corporate leadership role, Morwenna led the design and delivery of several major projects at King’s Cross, including Coal Drops Yard, the Fish & Coal Building and Gasholder Park. At Brent Cross Town, Morwenna is responsible for the ground plane experience, retail, leisure and public realm. She is a chartered mechanical engineer and started her career at Arup as a mechanical building services engineer. I sat down with Morwenna to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * Transition from advisor to principal * Placemaking * Ground floor activation * Generalist > Specialist * Related Argent future * Forging your own career path * Challenging the status quo
Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at www.mattcookproducer.com | ||||
| 03 Oct 2024 | #93 Louisa Butters, Senior Director & Head of Retail Asset Management at CBRE Investment Management | 00:49:27 | ||
CBRE Investment Management is a leading real assets firm who have some $140+ Bn under management, over 1000 team members and over 30 offices worldwide. Louisa started her career at King Sturge now, JLL, and has worked at CBRE Global Investors, Cherwell District Council, and Cadogan before joining CBRE Investment Management as a Director. I sat down with Louisa to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * How she got started in real estate * Early career moves * Exciting market opportunities to watch * Key advice for those starting out in real estate * The evolution of asset management * The resurgence of retail * Balancing income with value creation * Placemaking - building communities * E-commerce & Physical Space - Finding the perfect balance * ESG Considerations
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Louisa would invest should she have £500m of capital at her disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW! The People Property Place Podcast 🎙 is powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. Who do you want to see on the Podcast? #peoplepropertyplace #podcast #rockbourne #realestate
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| 25 Jul 2024 | #83 Sam Cotton, Head of Asset Management & Leasing at Battersea Power Station | 00:55:49 | ||
Sam has responsibility for all retail, leisure, office and meanwhile components of the live 42 acre £8bn Power Station estate. He joined the business in 2015 and led on the curation of the occupier mix from masterplan inception, delivery of the pre-letting campaign through to public launch in October 2022, taking BPS from a former derelict industrial site to a best in class fully let mixed-use London estate. Prior to joining BPS in 2015 Sam held roles at Cap Co, Henderson Global Investors and started his career at Savills. I sat down with Sam to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
* How he got into real estate * Early career moves * Space activation * Turning an idea into reality * Tenant mix curation * Placemaking * Competition + attracting occupiers * Importance of Data
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Sam would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Podcast produced and edited by https://mattcookproducer.com
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| 06 Jul 2023 | #30 Hugh Macdonald Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of Roebuck | 01:16:57 | ||
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| 06 Feb 2025 | #111 - Hugh Macdonald Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of Roebuck (RECAP) | 01:17:49 | ||
Hugh Macdonald-Brown – Co-Founder & CEO of Roebuck joins me on the People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ this week for our re-released conversation. Hugh, or Macca, or 'Legend' as he goes by in our office, is full of energy and shares the realities of leaving a corporate job and setting out on the entrepreneurial path. Plenty of wins, but it hasn't been all smooth sailing... Hands down one of my favourite episodes to date, and the stats don't lie either - you loved it first time around too! Recorded in June 23, if you missed it then, be sure to check it out on your run, office commute or asset tour. Roebuck is an an institutional grade pan-European real estate logistics investor who identify and create investment strategies across the risk spectrum, including core, core + and value add. Their current portfolio spans 7 countries, with more than 100 assets and a value in excess of €2.6bn. Hugh is a graduate of Cass Business School (now Bayes) and started his career at BNP Paribas – he has since transacted more than €3.25bn within the logistics sector and has key relationships with the key investors, occupiers, developers and lenders in all of Roebucks target markets. I sat down with Hugh to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into real estate Why he set up Roebuck The reality of starting a business Institutionalising the business IOS – Industrial Open Storage Growth plans And so much more... Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Hugh would invest should he have £500m of equity at his disposal. Out NOW wherever you get your podcasts. The People Property Place Podcast 🎙️is powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. #realestate #podcast #property #privateequity #peoplepropertyplace | ||||
| 06 Jun 2024 | #76 Oliver Lowrie, Co-Founder and Director of Ackroyd Lowrie | 01:02:30 | ||
Oli started his career at Architype, as a Project Architect where he spent 9 years honing his skills in Project Management, Design and Project Delivery. He left in 2014 to set up Ackroyd Lowrie with business partner Jon Ackroyd to build an innovative architectural practice with a reputation for putting people at the heart of the design process, they are able to deliver characterful, sustainable, high-quality schemes to anchor new neighbourhoods. As well as his day job, Oli hosts the popular Urban Forecast Podcast where he speaks to a broad cross section of guests who are defining the future of our cities. He also manages to find the time to run the Breakfast Club Briefings – a series of events focused on bringing together planners, policy markers, developers and consultants. I sat down with Oli to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into real estate Setting up his business The projects they work on Building marketing funnels Giving back to the industry The academy they have launched Planning challenges
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Oliver would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode, which is live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube NOW! The People Property Place Podcast 🎙is powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers.
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| 02 Jan 2025 | #106 Guy Horne, Co-Founder & CEO of HSPG | 01:04:14 | ||
Guy co-founded HSPG in 2015 to provide high-quality accommodation for vulnerable people. As CEO, he leads fundraising and acquisitions, overseeing over £500m in investments in UK affordable housing. With a background as a Sales Analyst at RBS and launching Europe’s first digital property crowdfunding platform, Guy is a passionate entrepreneur focused on ventures with social impact. He holds a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Nottingham and has studied Real Estate Finance at MIT and completed an Executive MBA at Harvard Business School. I sat down with Guy to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Guy would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW! The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. Who do you want to see on the Podcast?
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| 07 Mar 2024 | #63 Richard Croft, Founder Martley Capital | 00:58:39 | ||
Richard is an avid real estate entrepreneur with an insatiable appetite for starting or backing numerous industry known businesses from Halverton, M7, Mirastar, React News and Coyote to name a few. He sold his last venture – M7 real estate to Oxford Properties in 2021 and at the time M7 employed over 220 people across 13 countries, with over 569 assets and 4.3bn Euros worth of assets under management. I sat down with Richard to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
* How he got into real estate * Biggest learnings * Being a value investor * Parallels between GFC and now * Why. Why now. Why go again * Legacy * Advice for aspiring real estate entrepreneurs * MIPIM
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Richard invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal.
Catch the full episode which is live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube NOW! The People Property Place Podcast ??? is powered by Rockbourne Who do you want to see on the Pod? Hit me up in the comments below ??
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#podcast #rockbourne #realestate #peoplepropertyplace #property Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com | ||||
| 03 Apr 2025 | #119 Michael Kovacs, Founding Partner at Castleforge | 01:24:42 | ||
OUT NOW – Michael Kovacs, Founding Partner at Castleforge, a research-based, thematic, vertically integrated real estate investor, investing in the UK and Europe on behalf of pension funds, institutions and individuals, sits down with me on the People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ this week. Prior to founding Castleforge in 2010, Michael worked at Westbrook Partners in London, where he was involved in transactions representing over £2bn of asset value for Westbrook's various funds in the UK, Europe and Asia across a diverse range of real estate investment types. • How he got into real estate and his early career steps Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Michael would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which is live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW! The People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ powered by Rockbourne - the team build elite teams for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. #realestate #privateequity #property | ||||
| 13 Mar 2025 | #116 Jonathan Ivory, Chief Investment Officer at Packaged Living | 01:02:36 | ||
Jonathan Ivory is the Chief Investment Officer at Packaged Living where he leads on investment across all strategies. Jonathon is a member of The British Property Federation Build to Rent Sub-Committee, The Urban Land Institute Residential Council, Commercial Real Estate Finance Council Europe, Ministry of Housing Communities & Local Government Build to Rent Committee and a director of The UK Apartment Association. * Early career moves, muesing & reflections Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Jonathan would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which is live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW! Rod Lochart - CEO LendInvest - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xB8F2GNUAky7GMIZRlXGn?si=pLDlzSlARTqfyC-fFgvzDw Ian Marcus - Senior Advisor Eastdill Secured - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vHMFEIMe8xLmSJ0iA0LhH?si=e4828de1173f42da James Lock - Founder Rotation Real Estate - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fnRxXZzdrNvWgQhm7enHC?si=dn0EezvjTm6phgzbMrMamQ Catherine Webster - CEO Thriving Investments - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6PRFdiSZh15qSugpDV3WXk?si=pJkA11ioQ3eH39aA683Sog Richard Croft - Founder Martley Capital - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RBihWA63enwyaMLlumPE1?si=e1e4d13a35324e79 The People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. See below a snap shot of some of the projects the team have completed: * Completed a search for a COO/MD succession role, the most critical hire for a founder preparing for retirement within the next five years. * Successfully placed six professionals across finance, development, and investment for a well-capitalised, active value investor. * Successfully placed our 8th team member into a 12-person challenger brand - now that's a true partnership in action! * Assembled a three-person investment team for an active residential investor and developer. * Recruited a Head of Financial Modelling for a top investor/developer to enhance modelling, reporting, and decision-making to aid capital raising & deployment efforts. #peoplepropertyplace #podcast #rockbourne #realestate | ||||
| 12 Dec 2024 | #103 Paradise - Visiting the Best-in-class Mass Timber Sustainable Workspace in London | 00:37:12 | ||
This week on the People Property Place Podcast 🎙️we’re taking a slightly different approach… We’re heading to Paradise – a brand new development by Bywater Properties & Sumitomo Forestry in SE11, Lambeth.
Since joining forces with Sumitomo Forestry, Bywater Properties has been on an incredible growth journey, acquiring several office redevelopment projects across the UK and launching a brand new Living strategy. At Rockbourne, we’ve had the privilege of calling Bywater our clients, partners, and friends and have loved playing a small part in helping build their exceptional team. A few weeks ago, I packed up the podcast gear and sat down on-site at Paradise with Theodore Michell, Co-Founder and COO, and Pavlos Clifton, Head of Development. We delved into some of the key questions surrounding timber construction, sustainable building practices, embodied carbon, and how these trends are shaping investment, development, and leasing in the real estate sector. The full conversation drops on Thursday this week, on Youtube, Spotify & Apple. I hope you find our conversation insightful and inspiring! Do let me know your feedback by shooting me a DM. The People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ is powered by Rockbourne. The team recruits Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors, and developers. #peoplepropertyplace #podcast #rockbourne #realestate | ||||
| 27 Jul 2023 | #32 Jessica Piltz - Head of Sustainable Investing, Private Markets at Fiera Capital | 00:59:10 | ||
Jessica Piltz - Head of Sustainable Investing, Private Markets at Fiera Capital.
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| 08 Jun 2023 | #27 Anne Copeland, Co-Head of Social Infrastructure at Alpha Real | 01:12:55 | ||
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| 20 Feb 2025 | #113 - Chris Hunt, Co-Founder & Director at V7 (RECAP) | 00:57:02 | ||
Chris Hunt, Co-Founder of V7 joins me on the People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ this week for a rerun. V7 is a creative and forward-thinking asset and development management company, passionate about transforming mismanaged office buildings or sites into dynamic, highly sustainable service-led workspaces. How he got into Real Estate Recto fit Carbon offsetting Building Certification Business model evolution "Fight to quality" and "Hotelification of Offices" Strengths-based leadership Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Chris would invest should he have £500m of equity at his disposal?
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| 04 Apr 2024 | #67 Phil Irons, Managing Director, and Head of Transactions UK & Ireland at Patrizia | 01:01:08 | ||
Phil Irons, Managing Director, and Head of Transactions UK & Ireland at Patrizia. Patrizia is a leading partner for global investments in real assets, with over €57bn of assets under management they offer institutional and private clients a broad range of attractive investment opportunities delivering long-term sustainable growth. Phil has over 25 years’ experience in the UK commercial property market having started his career at Cushman & Wakefield, before moving to Benchmark Group PLC and has held roles at Schroders, Benson Elliot and IWG’s Workplace Capital Partners having graduated from the University of Cambridge – having studied Land Economy. I sat down with Phil to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
* How he got into real estate * Early career moves * Debunking private equity jargon (IRR, equity multiples, return hurdles etc) * Importance of corporate culture * Managing home life + work life * Key skills to succeed in real estate investment management * Building a high performing team * Working with JV partners
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Phil invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal.
Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com
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| 11 Jul 2024 | #81 Honor Barratt, CEO of Birchgrove | 01:19:55 | ||
At Birchgrove Honor and her team believe that renting instead of owning a home is the most liberating form of tenure and allows their residents to retain their independence without the burdens of homeownership. Birchgrove, backed by Bridges Fund Management they operate a portfolio of assisted living developments with contemporary apartments for rent in brand-new, purpose-built facilities within and around the M25. Honor has had a previous career in the television, broadcasting, production, and media world, before moving into the real estate space as a second career. I sat down with Honor to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
* Building a global media business and selling to private equity * Transitioning to real estate as a second career * Assisted living occupier avatar * Desire for more competition in the assisted living space * Building a team & traits she looks for * Getting shit done * Is a Labour Government good for Birchgrove? * Intergenerational living * Targeting a 2x and 20% return
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Honor would invest should she have £500m of capital at her disposal. Catch the full episode, which is live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube NOW! The People Property Place Podcast 🎙is powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. #podcast #rockbourne #realestate #privateequity #peoplepropertyplace #investmentmanagement | ||||
| 16 Feb 2023 | #14 Zac Goodman, Founder of TSP | 01:15:55 | ||
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| 19 Jan 2023 | #10 Audrey Klein, Board Member SFO Capital Partners & Planet Smart City | 00:30:32 | ||
Audrey Klein has 25 years of global real estate experience – she has run her own business, held positions at Blackstone, Cromwell Property Group, Kennedy Wilson where she has raised £bn’s of equity. Passionate about ESG and impact investing she is a UK founding member of WIRE - an organization dedicated to providing a networking venue for women in the private equity real estate business. Audrey currently serves on the board at SFO Capital Partners and Planet Smart City and the Corporate Board for Great Ormond Street hospital where she has served for the last 11 years. We sat down for a time-pressured, but very enjoyable conversation where we discussed the following:
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| 21 Nov 2024 | #100 Elmar Schoonbrood, Co-CEO of Multi Corporation | 01:03:20 | ||
Elmar Schoonbrood was appointed Co-CEO of Multi Corporation in January 2022. He brings nearly two decades of experience in European real estate and debt markets. Prior to this, he served as Managing Director at Blackstone and has previously held roles at Oaktree Capital Management and Morgan Stanley. He holds an MA in Real Estate and a BA in Business Administration. I sat down with Elmar to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * How he got into real estate & early career moves * Navigating the intersection of e-commerce and traditional retail * Harnessing Data & AI for to create forward predicting decision making * Acquiring and revitalising Multi * Strategies for building and leading high-performing teams * Crafting a compelling vision and tracking progress with the team * Enhancing operational efficiencies for sustained growth * Driving value from the portfolio through development work * Personal sacrifices involved in establishing a business * Managing a €5bn real estate portfolio effectively
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Elmar would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW! The People Property Place Podcast ?? is powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. Who do you want to see on the Podcast?
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| 10 Nov 2022 | #1 Phil Bayliss, CEO of Infinium Logistics | 00:46:34 | ||
Phil has held a number of senior roles in the last 15 years including CEO of Later Living at Legal & General, and Executive Chairman of Inspired Villages. He joined Infinium Logistics in 2021 and is responsible for delivering on the business's mission to Decarbonise, Electrify and Optimise the last and middle-mile logistics space. | ||||
| 06 Mar 2025 | #115 Peter Clayton, Property Finance at Leumi UK | 01:03:08 | ||
Peter Clayton leads Property Finance at Leumi UK, bringing nearly 20 years of real estate finance experience. Since joining in 2021, he has worked across all property sectors with a range of borrowers, from entrepreneurs to institutional investors and has dramatically expanded the firm's lending book, team size and capability. Previously, Peter held senior roles at Lloyds Banking Group and Santander UK. A Durham University Geography graduate, he started his career in the wine industry before transitioning to the real estate space. I sat down with Peter to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like Ian Marcus - Senior Advisor Eastdill Secured James Lock - Founder Rotation Real Estate Catherine Webster - CEO Thriving Investments Richard Croft - Founder Martley Capital The People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. See below a snap shot of some of the projects the team have completed:
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| 18 Jul 2024 | #82 Keith Breslauer - Managing Director & Senior Partner at Patron Capital | 01:03:52 | ||
Established in 1999, Patron Capital Partners has evolved into one of the leading opportunistic real estate managers in Europe. To date, it has raised over €5.4bn Euros, and has undertaken more than 200 transactions across 106 investments in 17 countries. The Patron organisation includes a 64 person in-house team, with offices in the UK, Spain and Luxembourg. Patron's strategy is to back local partners and management teams in growing their respective business, investing in property, corporate operating entities, credit related businesses and debt related instruments, whose value is primarily supported by property assets. * Early career moves * How & why he set up Patron * Creating alignment between LP’s, Patron team & local operating partners * Current market challenges & opportunities * Raising €860m for Fund VII * Impact of the election * Has his definition of success changed * Why he does so much charity work
Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com | ||||
| 05 Dec 2024 | #102 Bella Peacock, Senior Managing Director at Greystar & Member of the European Leadership team | 01:03:45 | ||
Bella joined Greystar in 2014 as one of the first members of the new European business, where she was engaged with the platform's growth across the region. Today, she is responsible for asset execution across student and multifamily properties and leads the company’s Asset Management and Operations teams in Europe. Prior to Greystar, she worked in the residential real estate sector covering serviced apartments, PRS and BTR at Native where she was responsible for portfolio growth, investor relations and asset management. Bella started her career at The UNITE Group, having graduated from Oxford University where she studied Geography. I sat down with Bella to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * How she got into real estate: Understanding her motivation and path into the property sector. * Early career moves: We explore the key transitions in her career * Joining a scale-up in the UK: Being one of the first 10 employees in the UK & reflecting on her role in helping establish Greystar’s UK business during its early days. * Managing diverse asset types: BTR, PBSA, and Co-Living—across various regulatory and geographic landscapes requires balancing Greystar’s global operating model with the specific demands and nuances of each local market. * Key considerations when onboarding a portfolio: Insights into the critical factors and strategies involved in bringing new portfolios into the business. * What excites her most: Discuss the trends or opportunities in real estate that she’s most passionate about. * Sabbatical experience: What she gained from her recent time away and how it shaped her outlook.
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Bella would invest should she have £500m of capital at her disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW! The People Property Place Podcast?? is powered by Rockbourne. The team recruits Leadership and future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors, and developers. Who do you want to see on the Podcast?
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| 08 Aug 2024 | #85 Chase French, Director of Financial and Portfolio Analytics at Tritax | 01:17:07 | ||
Backed by global asset manager Abrdn - Tritax invest in and manage critical supply chain real assets in the UK and Europe which are aligned with the structural trends shaping the future economy. Chase joined Tritax in 2019 from Avison Young Real Estate Finance, where he was leading the analysis of massive multi-phase developments and property portfolios alike. He has previously held roles at Rabobank International and holds a BSc. In Mathematics and an MSc. In Economics, Finance and Management from the University of Bristol. I sat down with Chase to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
* Early career moves * How he got into real estate * Still stacking using edX (Harvard & MIT sponsored platform) * Financial modelling & using Python, Power BI, MySQL, Visual Basic, Excel, R * Building forward predicting models & driving better decisions * Attracting, retaining, and empowering talent * Real Estate & Artificial intelligence
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| 07 Dec 2023 | #51 Alexa Baden Powell, Senior Investment Manager at GPE | 00:57:43 | ||
Alexa Baden Powell – Senior Investment Manager at GPE. At the time of recording Alexa has been with the business for just over 6 years and day to day she is responsible for the entire cycle of deal origination, underwriting, due diligence, and transaction execution. Prior to GPE she worked at AXA Investment Managers as a Senior Transactions Manager and started her property career at BNP Paribas.Alexa is also the co-founder of WIN – the Women’s Investment Network which she set up just over a year ago with Ella Johnson. I sat down with Alexa to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
How she got into real estate Moving to the client side Breaking down what an Investment Manager actually does What makes a good investment manager The central London office market WIN - Women’s Investment Network Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Alexa invest should she have £500m of capital at her disposal. #podcast #realestate #property #peoplepropertyplace
Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com/ | ||||
| 17 Aug 2023 | #35 Nneka Ejindu, Senior Asset Manager at LaSalle Investment Management. | 01:03:12 | ||
Nneka Ejindu- Senior Asset Manager - LaSalle Investment Management. Nneka was responsible for the proactive asset management and asset transformation of business space (primarily offices and industrial) assets in the London & South East of England. As well as driving results across various portfolios she manages she is passionate about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. I sat down with Nneka to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How she got into real estate Disappointing her family with her career choice Early career moves Reverse mentorship Changes in the industry Asset management Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Nneka would invest should she have £500m of equity at her disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple from Thursday this week. People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne. | ||||
| 28 Sep 2023 | #41 Sascha Lewin, Founder & CEO of WRE | 01:06:32 | ||
Sascha Lewin, Founder & CEO of WRE. With over 20 years of commercial real estate experience Sascha founded WRE in 2013 with a clear focus on value added investment opportunities that improve the spaces we work, play and live in. Prior to establishing W RE Sascha was a partner at Stenham Property, a real estate PE fund where he managed value-added strategies with a volume in excess of £1.5bn across Germany, USA, Switzerland and the UK. I sat down with Sascha to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into real estate Reality of starting a business What came first – business plan, assets, money? Having conviction in your strategy yet enough humility to pivot State of the market Office management agreements What he is excited about
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| 27 Jun 2024 | #79 Crispin Gandy, CEO - Argo Real Estate | 00:52:15 | ||
Crispin Gandy, CEO - Argo Real Estate Argo is a dynamic UK-based thematic investor focused on delivering outperformance for their investors. As a group they have concluded c. £2bn of transactions and have expertise across all mainstream asset classes investing across core to opportunistic risk profiles. Prior to joining Argo, Crispin was previously head of Investec Property in the UK. He has over 25 years’ experience in the industry, working for companies such as Exemplar Properties, Schroders and Knight Frank. Crispin holds a Bsc Hons degree in Estate Management and is a member of the RICS. I sat down with Crispin to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * Choosing investment themes * Timing the market * Building high performing teams * Patience
Podcast edited and produced by Matt Cook at www.mattcookproducer.com
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| 10 Nov 2022 | #3 Tom Davies, Co-Founder & Partner Bloom | 00:46:08 | ||
Tom co-founded Bloom after five years of development, asset management, and investment experience at FTSE 100 REIT SEGRO. He was also CEO and Co-founder of a data analytics PropTech start-up named GeoHood with Antler VC, and has an MSc in Real Estate from the University of Reading.
Bloom transforms under-utilised assets in London's inner city into 'ultra-urban' warehouse estates/hubs for operators across last-mile distribution, trade counter, storage, e-mobility, dark kitchens, retail, e-commerce & food/grocery delivery amongst other users.
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| 07 Sep 2023 | #38 Chris Webb, Co-founder and Executive Board Director of Firethorn Trust | 01:05:48 | ||
Chris Webb – Co-founder and Executive Board Director of Firethorn Trust. Firethorn presently runs two strategies, their Industrial & Logistics team is focused on developing market-leading, sustainable spaces across the UK and their Living team is committed to delivering high-quality PBSA and BTR buildings. Chris co-leads on strategic direction and decision-making, and is responsible for overseeing Firethorn’s asset and investment portfolio, and its finance operations. Before setting up Firethorn, Chris was Head of UK and Ireland Asset & Portfolio Management at Tristan Capital Partners, managing its UK portfolio of over £2bn. Chris has also worked at Rockspring Property Investment Managers LLP and Cushman & Wakefield. I sat down with Chris to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into real estate How he got into real estate Early career experience Setting up Firethorn Trust Adjusting the strategy 6 months in Keeping this simple Setting up a living platform Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Chris would invest should he have £500m of equity at his disposal.
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| 23 Nov 2023 | #49 Tobias Evans, Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Blue Noble LLP | 01:10:53 | ||
Tobias Evans, Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Blue Noble LLP. Blue Noble was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced real estate professionals from HSBC Alternative Investments - During their tenure with HSBC, the team transacted in and managed over $5 billion of real estate assets across the US, Europe and Asia. Blue Noble offers specialist real estate investment management, through club deals, segregated accounts and funds on a global basis. Toby’s role here is focused on delivering bespoke investment opportunities, strategic business development, managing existing client relationships, and sourcing new capital. Toby started his career at Knight frank, having graduated from both the university of Bristol, having studied Mechanical engineering and Cass Business school where he picked up his MA in Property Valuation and Law. I sat down with Toby to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
What is the difference between a single and multi-family office? Dealing with HNWI as clients Challenges setting up a business What is marriage value Getting comparable evidence as a first mover How he got into real estate Opportunities in the market Naming the business
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Toby invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube from Thursday this week. The People Property Place Podcast 🎙 is powered by Rockbourne Who do you want to see on the Podcast? Link in the comments below 👇🏻 #podcast #realestate #property #peoplepropertyplace
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Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com/ | ||||
| 27 Feb 2025 | #114 James Scott, Co Founder and COO of Stories | 01:07:38 | ||
James Scott is the Co Founder and COO of Stories, a purpose-led property development company that partners with landowners to deliver long-term social, economic and environmental outcomes. James' role is focused on product, strategy and marketing alongside the operational side of the business. He is an Alumni of Trinity College, Cambridge where he read mechanical engineering and he is a member of the UKGBC's Social Value task force. I sat down with James to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
· How he got into real estate · The high’s, lows, and lessons learned along the way · The biggest challenge right now · Stories Business model: Principal Developer, Development Manager, Strategic Advisory · What is true alignment with capital partners, developer, and asset owner · Creating a financially sustainable and viable business · Maximizing economic, social, and environmental impact for all stakeholders · Measuring success through the triple bottom line: economic, social, and environmental impact · Advice for those earlier in their journey · The future of Stories and what’s next
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place James would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal.
Catch the full episode which will be live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW!
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| 20 Apr 2023 | #22 Ben Segelman, Global Capital Markets Lead & Real Estate Solutions at DHL Supply Chain | 00:53:48 | ||
Ben leads the team at DHL Supply Chain, tasked with stepping up its acquisition, disposal and development programme. Previously Ben was Managing Director at Round Hill Capital, building its logistics platform. He has experience across all the major asset classes and has held asset management, fund management and investment positions throughout his career spanning the UK, European and Global markets. I sat down with Ben to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
Catch the full episode which will be live on Spotify and Apple from Thursday this week. The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne. Who do you want to see on the Podcast? | ||||
| 22 Jun 2023 | #29 Tom Larsson, Founder of Grow Places | 00:53:44 | ||
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| 10 Aug 2023 | #34 Oliver Knight - Head of Workplace at Landsec | 01:05:52 | ||
Oliver Knight - Head of Workplace at Landsec.
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| 26 Oct 2023 | #45 Sarah Jones, Head of Asset Management at Brightbay Real Estate Partners | 00:59:26 | ||
Sarah Jones – Head of Asset Management at Brightbay Real Estate Partners Sarah has 15 years of experience in real estate and has worked at Brightbay Real Estate Partners, formally RDI REIT since July 2015. She specialises in creative hands-on asset management in a range of commercial real estate sectors. Prior to this she was at ExxonMobil where she worked across EMEA looking at innovative solutions to the real estate needs of the company. Sarah started her career at DTZ completing her qualification with experience in valuations and corporate recovery. I sat down with Sarah to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
How she got into real estate Early career moves & learnings Differences between working for a REIT & Private Equity Business Active asset Management Benefits of working with a career coach Winning Gold at the World Cup How focusing on your strengths is a winning strategy
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Sarah invest should she have £500m of capital at her disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube from Thursday this week. The People Property Place Podcast 🎙 is powered by Rockbourne Who do you want to see on the Podcast? Link in the comments below #podcast #realestate #property #peoplepropertyplace | ||||
| 30 Nov 2023 | #50 Robert Wolstenholme, Founder of Trilogy Real Estate LLP | 01:06:52 | ||
Robert Wolstenholme Founder of Trilogy Real Estate LLP Trilogy is a UK-focused investment and development management business Robert set up in 2015. He is a charismatic, creative and ideas-driven founder and a top thought leader in the education and innovation real estate space.He started his career at JLL before moving to Resolution Property where he held the title of Investment Director. Robert has a degree in Architecture from the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL and a qualification in Chartered Surveying (MRICS), as well as a diploma in Finance from the Securities Institute. I sat down with Robert to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
How he got into real estate Why the business is called Trilogy Creating creative destinations Building educational institutions for the talent of tomorrow Opportunities in the market FOCUS - being an inch wide mile deep investor Raising money
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Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com/
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| 02 May 2024 | #71 Richard Bains, Managing Director - Chancerygate | 00:55:06 | ||
Richard Bains, Managing Director - Chancerygate. Chancerygate is a highly successful property developer, investor and asset manager specialising in the UK’s urban logistics and industrial warehousing sectors. They offer a full range of in-house services to manage the entire development process and asset manage funds. Richard has over 30 years’ experience in the UK property sector and prior to joining Chancerygate, was head of the UK business at Rockspring (now Patrizia) and was specifically responsible for their UK focused, closed ended, value-add funds. He is a graduate of Reading University and started his career at Cluttons before moving to Baring Houston and Saunders, as well as CIT. I sat down with Richard to discuss a broad range of subjects, which covered some of the following topics: * How he got into real estate * Early career moves * Taking risks * Building the investment portfolio * Growing the European platform * Opportunity set in MLI * How his role has changed * Importance of your network
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Richard invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode, which is live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube NOW! The People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ is powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. #podcast #rockbourne #realestate #peoplepropertyplace #property Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com | ||||
| 31 Aug 2023 | #37 Artem Korolev, Founder & CEO at Mission Street | 01:06:41 | ||
Artem Korolev - Founder & CEO at Mission Street. Mission Street is a specialist investor, operator and developer focused on the delivery of creative solutions for the evolving Science and Innovation sector. Mission Street have a rapidly growing development portfolio, with more than 1.3m sq ft of committed projects in strategic locations within Oxford, Cambridge and Bristol. Artem founded Mission Street in 2017 and leads the Mission Street team, with overall responsibility for the company’s investment activities and delivery of its rapidly growing portfolio. He was previously Head of UK Acquisitions and a member of the founding team of BentallGreenOak. I sat down with Artem to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: Innovation Real Estate Reality of starting a business Becoming a niche specialist Assembling an advisory board Gaining LP & GP experience Building propriety data Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Artem would invest should he have £500m of equity at his disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Spotify and Apple from Thursday this week. People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne Who do you want to see on the Podcast?
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| 09 Jan 2025 | #107 Iyngaran Muniandy, Head of Europe at Clear Sky Capital | 01:02:19 | ||
Iyngaran joined Clear Sky in late 2023 and serves as Head of Europe. He has 15 years of experience in both equity and structured finance across traditional and operational real estate. Prior to joining Clear Sky Capital, Iyngaran deployed over $3B worth of capital across Europe, APAC and US at prior firm, Macquarie Principal Finance. Previous to that, he was an Associate at Greenhill & Co and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young whilst working in their Restructuring division. I sat down with Iyngaran to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
· Early career journey and the pivotal skills gained along the way · How he got into real estate sector · The nuances and discipline of balance sheet investing · Insights into principal investing vs investment management · The story behind Clear Sky Capital and how he joined · Opportunity set in the UK & European self-storage market · Strategic advantages of a vertically integrated business model · Why backing sectors with strong tailwinds often trumps contrarian investing · Why twice a year, he works as a receptionist in store. · Key skills top tier investors need to learn · Current market trends and his perspective on today’s real estate landscape
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Iyngaran would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW! The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. Who do you want to see on the Podcast? | ||||
| 02 Mar 2023 | #16 Alex Kim, Director of Workplace The Crown Estate | 00:53:27 | ||
Alex Kim is Director of Workplace at the Crown Estate. Here he is responsible for the entire Central London Workplace Portfolio 2.5m+ sqft. Alex is responsible for refurbishment, and development of the workplace assets as well as developing The Crown Estate’s workplace product line to ensure it is fit for use in the ever-changing market. Alex started his Real Estate career as a leasing agent, before moving to the principal side in an Asset Management capacity. I sat down with Alex to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
Catch the full episode which will be live on Spotify and Apple from Thursday this week. The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne Who do you want to see on the Podcast? | ||||
| 30 May 2024 | #75 Rod Lockhart, CEO of LendInvest PLC | 01:05:00 | ||
Rod Lockhart CEO of LendInvest PLC.
LSE Listed LendInvest (LINV) is the UK’s leading FinTech platform focussed on mortgages. They offer residential, buy-to-let, short term and development mortgages to intermediaries, landlords, developers and homeowners.
Rod joined LendInvest in 2015 to lead the business’ Capital Markets and Fund Management division. Within that time Rod has overseen LendInvest’s AUM growth from £100m to £3bn+ and managed the launch of its listed Retail bond and RMBS programmes. Rod became CEO of LendInvest in January 2020. I sat down with Rod to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * Early career moves * What is - RMBS & CMBS * LendInvest’s product offering * Leveraging technology * The GFC * Opportunities in the market place * Transition to CEO #podcast #rockbourne #realestate #peoplepropertyplace
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| 25 Jan 2024 | #57 Olaide Oboh, Executive Director at Socius | 01:03:25 | ||
Olaide Oboh - Executive Director at Socius. Privately owned and a certified B Corp, Socius is an impactful developer with a £2.2bn pound development pipeline across the UK’s fastest-growing cities. They partner with institutional investors, leading architects and local communities to create inspiring and sustainable places whilst balancing profit and purpose. At Socius, Olaide is responsible for nurturing partnerships with key stakeholders, as well as growing the company’s pipeline across the UK. She started her career in Marketing and Communications and has had a meteoric rise – and in 2022 she was recognised by Estates Gazette as one of the 50 most influential people in the industry. I sat down with Olaide to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
How she got into real estate You don’t need specific qualifications ‘Figure-it-out-ability’ Building connections with a focus on the future Product market fit Understanding communities & stakeholders Being a social chameleon
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Olaide invest should she have £500m of capital at her disposal.
Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook - mattcookproducer.com | ||||
| 04 May 2023 | #23 Johan Eriksson, Co-Founder of Oryx Real Estate Partners | 00:44:34 | ||
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| 25 May 2023 | #25 Issie Armstrong, Director - Global Alternatives Specialists at DWS Group | 01:10:49 | ||
The DWS Group (DWS) – formally Deutsche Asset Management is one of the worlds leading asset managers and currently boasts €841bn of assets under management. Issie studied Real Estate at the Royal Agricultural University before joining Deutsche Bank as an Analyst. She has since held roles at Eden Rock Group, LaSalle, Aviva Investors, and her experience spans investment, investment specialist, real estate development and asset management. Outside of work, Issie is a passionate Mentor for Moving Ahead and GAIN two social impact organisations advancing workplace inclusion and diversity. In 2021 Issie was a finalist in the Investment Weeks Woman of the Year award. I sat down with Issie to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
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| 09 May 2024 | #72 Inger Ahaneku, Senior Vice President and Head of ESG at MARK | 01:06:07 | ||
MARK, formally Meyer Bergman is a multi-platform investment manager with specialised strategies that run parallel to their closed-ended, value-add funds. As a vertically integrated real estate investment business, they have assets across multiple geographies and sectors, including last mile logistics, mixed-use, retail, offices and residential. At MARK Inger is responsible for driving ESG initiatives across the MARK corporate and investment platforms. Prior to joining MARK, Inger worked at Polestar Development Management where she developed their ESG platform, including targets and objectives, and submission of BCorp certification. And prior to this she worked for Tishman Speyer in London, as EU Head of Sustainability and EU Head of Procurement. I sat down with Inger to discuss a broad range of subjects, which covered some of the following topics: * How she got into real estate * Early career moves * How she got into ESG * ESG at the Fund + Asset level * ESG reporting / standardisation * Benchmarking ESG initiatives
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Inger invest should she have £500m of capital at her disposal. Catch the full episode, which is live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube NOW! The People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ is powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. #podcast #rockbourne #realestate #peoplepropertyplace #property Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com
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| 10 Nov 2022 | #5 Dan Silverman, Co-Founder Spacemade | 00:44:09 | ||
Dan has helped invest and asset manage over £2bn of real estate. His experience means he truly understands the key drivers and issues facing asset owners such as capital allocation, leasing, valuation, finance, business planning and placemaking.
He saw firsthand the shift in the flexible workspace market but was frustrated that no one was helping building owners capitalise on it. That’s why he was so passionate about launching Spacemade. To help landlords operate their space how they want to. | ||||
| 01 Aug 2024 | #84 RECAP with Claire Dawe – Head of Asset Management, Stanhope | 01:01:04 | ||
Claire joined Stanhope in September 2018 from Grosvenor Britain & Ireland where she lead the Asset Management team for the Belgravia portfolio. At Stanhope she leads the Asset Management team which is responsible for a portfolio of just under 6 million sq ft and £4bn of assets under management. As well as her day job Claire is also a Mentor for Stanhope-backed initiative Mentoring Circle. I sat down with Claire to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * The role of real estate in talent acquisition * Landlords serving occupiers * Shifting from Asset Manager to running a team of Asset Managers * Innovation real estate * The board you can’t afford * Hiring into your team * Complex real estate * Mentoring circle
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Claire would invest should she have £500m of equity at her disposal. Catch the full episode which is live on Spotify, Apple & YouTube. The People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ is powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. This podcast was recorded back in August 2023 and is being re-released. #peoplepropertyplace #podcast #rockbourne #realestate Podcast produced and edited by https://mattcookproducer.com
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| 21 Dec 2023 | #53 Rebekah Tobias, Managing Director at MARCOL | 01:00:44 | ||
Rebekah Tobias - Managing Director at MARCOL. MARCOL is a family office and private investment group where Rebekah is responsible for introducing new business growth initiatives, platform strategies and investor relationships (JV and co-invest partners) across a range of sectors in real estate, private equity and venture capital. She is also the Founder of Independence Ventures, a consulting firm providing strategic advice on operational real estate platforms. Previously she has held senior roles at M7 Real Estate, Cushman & Wakefield and CBRE in capital markets, investor relations and capital raising. I sat down with Rebekah to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * Moving from the brokerage to principal side * Setting up operating businesses * Returning to work post maternity leave * Thriving in chaos * Self Storage * Deploying US capital into the UK / Europe * Believing in the product you are raising money for
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| 11 Apr 2024 | #68 Rupert Dean, Co-Founder & CEO of x+why | 01:05:00 | ||
Bored by conventional thinking, Rupert, along with his Co-Founders Phil Nevin and Tayna Donald started x+why to unite a community of mission driven entrepreneurs, leaders and companies within inspiring and sustainable workspaces. x+why enters into management agreements with landlords to design, manage and operate flexible workspaces to create more profit than they would otherwise, through either operating the space themselves or from a conventional lease. Rupert is a graduate of Bristol University, having studied History, before training to become a Solicitor and worked at SJ Berwin, Maples and Calder as well as Sunbird Group before setting up x+why. I sat down with Rupert to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
* Career journey before real estate * How he got into real estate * Management agreements vs traditional lease * Having fun at work * Raising capital * Challenges of building a business * Balancing, purpose + profit * Finding your passion * Not being afraid to take a step back to go 2 forward
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Rupert invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com | ||||
| 24 Aug 2023 | #36 Richard Saul, Head of Asset Management and Development in the UK at Ivanhoé Cambridge | 01:12:48 | ||
Richard Saul - Head of Asset Management and Development in the UK at Ivanhoé Cambridge. Ivanhoé Cambridge develops and invests internationally alongside strategic partners and major real estate funds across dynamic cities around the world. Through subsidiaries and partnerships, the company holds interests in 1,500 buildings, primarily in the industrial and logistics, office, residential and retail sectors. As of 31st December 2022 Ivanhoé Cambridge held $77 billion CAD worth of Real Estate. Richard is responsible for driving value across Ivanhoe Cambridges UK portfolio. He has previously held roles at Lendlease, HB Reavis and CIT. I sat down with Richard to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into real estate Skill stacking Different real estate business models What is a “Green IRR” Working with JV / Operating partners Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Richard would invest should he have £500m of equity at his disposal.
Catch the full episode which will be live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube from Thursday this week. The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne. Who do you want to see on the Podcast?
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| 26 Dec 2024 | #105 Max Bassadone, Co-Founder of Tokoro Capital | 01:06:10 | ||
Max Bassadone is a Gibraltarian, but is of Italian and Austrian heritage. Prior to co-founding Tokoro, he obtained his investment experience at Brockton Everlast, Brockton Capital, Nuveen (formerly named TH Real Estate and TIAA) and Colliers International. He is a qualified Chartered Surveyor. I sat down with Max to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Max would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW! The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. Who do you want to see on the Podcast?
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| 21 Sep 2023 | #40 Rob West, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Clearbell Capital | 01:08:59 | ||
Rob West – Managing Partner & Co-Founder Clearbell Capital Robs specific responsibilities are for developing new business and deal origination and he is also a member of the Investment Committee and Head of the ESG Committee. Over his 30 years in the real estate industry, he has been involved in the leasing, investment, and asset management of approximately £2.5 billion of UK property. I sat down with Rob to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into real estate Operational real estate – PBSA, SFH, Self-Storage Capital raising + types of capital Importance of network Learnings from downturns Attack vs Defence How to stand out in an interview Future strategies + plans
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Rob would invest should he have £500m of equity at his disposal. | ||||
| 15 Jun 2023 | #28 Wajeha Qureshi, Associate Director at Cadillac Fairview | 01:05:43 | ||
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| 22 Aug 2024 | #87 Paul Weston, Senior Vice President & Regional Head of Prologis UK | 01:06:25 | ||
Prologis is the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. As of 30th June 2024, the company owned or had investments in, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries, with approximately 6,700 customers. Paul has worked in the UK industrial and logistics sector for 30 years and began his career in industrial agency at JLL before working with Gazeley (now GLP) and Brixton plc (now part of SEGRO), joining Prologis in 2003. Together with the Executive Team, Paul is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the UK business and works closely with the European and Global leadership teams. I sat down with Paul to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
* How he got into real estate * Early career moves + lessons * Seeking forgiveness rather than permission * Learning from your mistakes * Entrepreneurial spirit * Collaboration with Francis Bourgeois * Current market dynamics * Importance of your network * Data * The transition from day job to leader
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Paul would invest should he have £500m of equity at his disposal.
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| 05 Oct 2023 | #42 Jacob Sandelson, Founder of Compound | 01:09:52 | ||
People Property Place Podcast Jacob Sandelson – Founder of Compound Compound is an owner-operator with significant firepower raised from a prominent family office and will be targeting a trio of operational asset classes spanning ‘consumer industrial’ – self storage, open storage and multi-let industrial. Prior to Founding Compound, Jacob was the CEO and Co-Founder of General People, a specialist operator of serviced office and multi let light industrial workspace. Prior to this he was a Principal at General Projects where he led the acquisition, development and management of the properties that General People operate. Jacob started his career at leading residential developer, Galliard Homes.
I sat down with Jacob to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into real estate Upskilling outside of his day job Importance of network / asking for advice Capital Raising Macro trends and creating micro strategies Operational real estateHow he went about starting his business Investment criteria
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| 17 Apr 2025 | #121 Carlo Matta - CEO of Nido Living | 01:02:15 | ||
Carlo Matta is the CEO of Nido Living, a leading European student accommodation platform, where he drives growth and oversees delivery across the portfolio. He previously led CA Ventures’ pan-European PBSA business, managing development, acquisitions, and operations and has held roles at Actis, Hines Europe, and he brings over 25 years of international real estate experience across Europe, the US, and emerging markets. Carlo is a qualified architect and holds degrees from Politecnico di Torino and the University of Texas at Austin. I sat down with Carlo, to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Carlo would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal.
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| 18 Jan 2024 | #56 Stacey Patten, Director of MultiFamily Investment Management UK & Nordics at Invesco Real Estate | 00:54:54 | ||
Since its inception in 1983, Invesco Real Estate has been investing in direct property and public traded real asset securities across the risk/return spectrum, across the globe, and throughout the capital stack. Stacey started her real estate career in the USA at PGIM Real Estate before moving to Invesco. She spent 3 years running a pan-USA portfolio of multifamily assets before moving to the UK in September 2022. Stacey is a graduate of University of California Berkeley where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. I sat down with Stacey to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: US vs UK vs European market Type of capital & returns chasing BTR Forward funding, forward commit & JV structures Driving operational efficiency at scale Product - market - fit Single family housing - SFH
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Stacey invest should she have £500m of capital at her disposal. Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6oCDnwWSTP685l6sn8F0a6 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-property-place/id1652694140 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLugt7vb7tPvbp_im8m7PoAq4U0mG3TeYR Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook - mattcookproducer.com | ||||
| 30 Mar 2023 | #20 Vanessa Davey, Equity Partner at Quadrant | 01:03:33 | ||
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| 15 Feb 2024 | #60 Paddy Allen, Head of Operational Capital Markets - Colliers | 01:33:55 | ||
Here Paddy and his team specializes in providing a full suite of capital services, including equity and debt raising, transactional services, operational consulting, and real estate technology, to investors and operating platforms in various sectors where real estate investment performance is directly linked to an operational business. Paddy has a deep expertise in Build to Rent, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Co-living, and other emerging sectors. He is also an advisor and investor to businesses across real estate, technology, and wellbeing and he is the Chair of Pathways to Property, a not-for-profit initiative to increase diversity, social mobility, and inclusion within the real estate sector. Paddy holds a BSc (Hons) in Land Management from the University of Reading and has completed the Real Estate Management program at Harvard Business School.
* How he got into real estate * Impact of being rejected by Cambridge University * Operational real estate * Not taking no for an answer * Building a high performing team * Openers & Closers * Overcoming self-doubt * Types of capital / companies entering the operational landscape * BTR, PBSA, Hotels, Co-Living & Self Storage * Pathways to property
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Paddy invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal.
Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com
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| 09 Nov 2023 | #47 Hugo Llewelyn, Founder & CEO of Newcore Capital Management LLP | 01:06:15 | ||
People Property Place Podcast Hugo Llewelyn – Founder & CEO of Newcore Capital Management LLP Newcore is a specialist investor in social infrastructure real estate in the UK and it invests in assets that are integral to society’s needs. The business was founded with a belief that capital managers can provide strong returns for investors and intentionally create a positive impact for people and the planet. Hugo is answerable to all Newcore’s stakeholders for managing the business and its investment strategy, including achieving the objectives of each of its separate account and co-mingled fund clients. Prior to Newcore, Hugo was co-founder and Head of Investment at Protego Real Estate Investors, which was set up in 2004 and sold to Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers (now Barings) in 2010. I sat down with Hugo to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
How he got into real estate Creating investment thesis’ Fund raising Changes in the capital management space Balancing good business and social value Learnings from his first business Social infrastructure investment Distributing 10% of company profits to charity
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Hugo would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Spotify, Apple and Youtube from Thursday this week.
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| 10 Apr 2025 | #120 Simon Cooke - founding shareholder & board member of Catella APAM | 01:06:23 | ||
Simon Cooke is a founding shareholder and board member of Catella APAM, with over 40 years of experience in UK commercial real estate. He co-founded APAM in 2009 and he chairs the Investment Committee and shapes strategy, asset management, and client relationships. Simon recently launched the firm’s first listed equities fund, securing £102.2 million to target undervalued UK-listed property companies. His background includes senior roles at Deutsche Asset Management, Close Brothers’ and CBRE giving him deep insight into both public and private markets. I sat down with Simon, to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: · Early career steps, Rugby and what drew him into a career in real estate · The story behind the name "APAM" · The value of focusing on your strengths and staying in your lane · Starting APAM by capitalising on distressed and receivership opportunities during the GFC · Evolving the model to partner with international private equity, by providing asset-level expertise · How he and Will built, scaled, and reasons for part exiting to Catella · Structuring JV’s with partners, and aligning incentives · Choosing the right opportunities over chasing sector trends · Balancing personal circumstances with professional ambitions · Why now is the right moment to launch a UK equity fund Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Simon would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which is live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW! The People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ powered by Rockbourne - the team build elite teams for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. #realestate #privateequity #property #assetmanager | ||||
| 04 Jan 2024 | #54 Catherine Webster, CEO of Thriving Investments | 00:56:03 | ||
Catherine Webster - CEO of Thriving Investments. Formerly known as PfP Capital, Thriving Investments is a leading fund manager with a social conscience. The business already manages three living strategies totalling £700m and so far it has acquired and delivered 3,500 private rented sector and for-sale homes and has six regeneration projects under way, as it targets 20,000 homes over the next decade. Prior to joining Thriving Investments Catherine was an Executive Director – Strategy & Investment at Quintain and has previously held roles at Hudson Advisors and Lehman Brothers among others. Catherine has an MBA from INSEAD and is a graduate of the University of Reading. I sat down with Catherine to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * How she got into real estate * Working across surveying, banking & private equity * Not being afraid to take a backward / sideways career move * Skill stacking * Turning capital wins into community gains * Advice for those early in their career * Building 20,000 homes in the next decade
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Catherine invest should she have £500m of capital at her disposal. Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6oCDnwWSTP685l6sn8F0a6 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-property-place/id1652694140 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLugt7vb7tPvbp_im8m7PoAq4U0mG3TeYR
Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com
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| 01 Feb 2024 | #58 Tim Lumsdon, Founder and CEO of Marchmont Investment Management | 00:59:19 | ||
Tim Lumsdon Founder and CEO of Marchmont Investment Management. Marchmont is a leading operating partner to institutional capital specialising in UK real estate strategies. He started his career with BNP Paribas Real Estate, before joining SG Commercial. He went on to become a Fund Manager at Tritax before setting up the Marchmont business in 2011 and he is responsible for the overall business and investment strategy. I sat down with Tim to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
How he got into real estate Early career moves Surface storage Being an accidental real estate entrepreneur Pivoting from being a fund to operating partner Capitalising on institutional inefficiencies
Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com | ||||
| 15 Aug 2024 | #86 RECAP with Jess Piltz - Head of Sustainable Investing, Private Markets at Fiera Capital | 00:57:48 | ||
Fiera Real Estate UK is wholly owned by Fiera Capital Corporation, a leading independent global asset management firm with more than USD121 billion of AUM as at 31st March 2023. * How she got into real estate | ||||
| 26 Jan 2023 | #11 Nick Blackburn, Co-Founder & Partner of Blue Current Capital | 01:02:35 | ||
Blue Current Capital is an ESG-focused real estate investor, developer, and operator enabling and accelerating the electrification of commercial fleets across the UK and Continental Europe.
Catch the full episode which will be live on Spotify and Apple from Thursday this week. | ||||
| 21 Mar 2024 | #65 Kate Donneky, Managing Director at Rhodium | 01:03:32 | ||
Described by Spears magazine as the most important super-prime property company you have never heard of - Rhodium specialises in providing bespoke development consultancy, property and lifestyle management services to London most prestigious residential developments. The current portfolio is more than £12 billion pounds for a range of clients including Brockton Everlast, Ronson Capital Partners, Northacre, Finchatton, CIT & Almacantar. In her role as Managing Director Kate oversees the daily running of the business, managing the head office and working closely with all departments to ensure their clients are delivered the highest levels of service. Prior to Rhodium, Kate spent her early career as a Chartered Surveyor at Nelson Bakewell/Capita Symonds working in the national investment and commercial management teams. Her educational background includes a Geography BA Hons from the University of Exeter and a Real Estate MSc from Oxford Brookes University.
* How she got into real estate * Taking a bet on the super prime market 10 years ago * What is super prime * What’s important to super prime clients * Branded residence * Being an operational partner * Being a working mum
Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com | ||||
| 23 Jan 2025 | #109 Samantha Kempe, Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer at IMMO | 01:04:43 | ||
Samantha Kempe is the Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer at IMMO. She has c.20 years of real estate experience across private equity and corporate finance at Blackstone, PwC and Cushman & Wakefield. Her real estate acumen focuses on capital raising, acquisitions, portfolio management and the execution of both value-add asset management and workout strategies of direct real estate, and real estate loans for institutional investors. Sam is a Chartered Surveyor, MRICS in Real Estate Finance and Investment, and holds an MSc in Real Estate Investment (Distinction) and an MBA from London Business School. I sat down with Sam to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
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| 23 Mar 2023 | #19 Ainslie McLennan, Managing Director and Head of U.K. Balanced Funds at Nuveen | 01:05:52 | ||
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| 06 Apr 2023 | #21 Lloyd Lee, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Yoo Capital | 00:49:55 | ||
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| 05 Sep 2024 | #89 Ed Clough, Managing Director at Octopus Real Estate | 00:54:58 | ||
Octopus Real Estate is a specialist investor, developer and lender with a keen focus on the living and healthcare sectors. Under Ed’s leadership, Octopus Real Estate oversees a staggering £3.7 billion worth of assets, for both institutional and retail clients. Ed joined Octopus in 2017 and previously led the Care Homes and Corporate Development teams. Prior to joining Octopus, he was a lawyer with international law firm Allen & Overy and he holds a BA in Economics from Durham University and an MBA from the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School. I sat down with Ed to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * Early career moves
Catch the full episode which will be live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW! Who do you want to see on the Podcast? #peoplepropertyplace #podcast #rockbourne #realestate | ||||
| 14 Dec 2023 | #52 Patrick O’Gorman, CEO and shareholder Bywater Properties | 00:53:19 | ||
Patrick O’Gorman - CEO and Shareholder Bywater Properties. Bywater is a best in class, B Corp, sustainability driven Investor and Developer who are fully committed to investing everything from their energy, time and own money to deliver exceptional urban projects with lasting city-scale impact and strong returns for their co-investors. Patrick has had an incredibly successful career having transacted over £1bn worth of real estate as both principal and consultant. At 26 years old he was the youngest European director for CBRE as Head of Capital Markets in Central & Eastern Europe. I sat down with Patrick to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into real estate Moving to Central Eastern Europe The evolution of the Bywater business model Balancing profit & purpose Launch of a new residential strategy Collective team value alignment Timber construction Becoming B Corp
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6oCDnwWSTP685l6sn8F0a6 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-property-place/id1652694140 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLugt7vb7tPvbp_im8m7PoAq4U0mG3TeYR Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com | ||||
| 31 Oct 2024 | #97 Paul Hampton, CEO of Evonite | 01:01:02 | ||
Prior to Evonite, Paul was head of PATRIZIA’s (formerly Rockspring Property Investment Managers) international discretionary fund management business which had close to €10bn AUM. He was also a member of the firm’s senior leadership group, its real estate Investment Committee and its Fund Review Committee. Leading a team of professionals based in London and Continental Europe, he provided oversight across a number of co-mingled funds, separate accounts and joint ventures. His focus was on markets, strategy formation (including the creation of thematic programmes), equity raising, deployment and overall performance. A significant proportion of his time was devoted to the value-add TransEuropean Fund Series.
* Emphasis on the significance of people, purpose, and alignment * Why the timing is right to launch Evonite now * Complementary skill sets within the partnership * Personal sacrifices and challenges of launching the business * Evonite’s unique selling propositions and differentiators * Returning to fundamental principles and strategies * True alignment with LP’s * Is there a gap for smaller fund series * Key market trends
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| 03 Aug 2023 | #33 Karolis Adlis - International Investments Executive Director at WP Carey | 00:58:12 | ||
Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, W. P. Carey is one of the largest diversified net lease REITs, specializing in the acquisition of operationally critical, single-tenant properties in North America and Europe. Karolis worked in banking and has held roles at UBS and Jefferies before moving to WP Carey in 2015. He has responsibility for Sale-Leaseback, Build-to-Suit Finance and Net-Lease Acquisitions across Europe. I sat down with Karolis to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into Real Estate
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| 12 Sep 2024 | #90 Bradley Goldenberg, Managing Director of Goldenberg Real Estate | 00:57:39 | ||
Bradley is one of the industry’s top deal makers and has traded over £3.7bn worth of UK real estate across all commercial and residential sectors. He boasts an enviable client book of Global Institutional Investors, UK & Overseas Property Companies, Private Equity Houses and both Global and domestic UHNW investors. I sat down with Bradley to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into real estate * His first deal * Favourite deal * What makes a good agent * Dealing with UHNWI * AI and tech impact on agents * Opportunities in the market The People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ is powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. | ||||
| 23 May 2024 | #74 Nigel Henry, Co-Founder of The Fusion Group | 01:05:19 | ||
Nigel set Fusion Residential up in 2006 with business partner Warren Rosenberg, where they sourced land and build remarkable homes. In 2012 they formed Fusion Students where you guess it they focus on developing and managing UK student accommodation in the UK. They have developed over 5000 PBSA beds, with a pipeline of over 9000 beds underway, and this is where Nigel now devotes most of his time. In addition to his work at Fusion Nigel advises some younger companies in the property world and is a trustee of several charities. I sat down with Nigel to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * How he got into real estate * Using 3 credit cards to buy his first property * Naming the business * Injecting personality into the product * Co-Living expansion plans * European expansion ambitions * The Perfect Fusion PBSA scheme * Institutionalising the business #podcast #rockbourne #realestate #peoplepropertyplace Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com | ||||
| 02 Feb 2023 | #12 James Farmer, Co-Founder of Boreal Investment Management | 00:47:55 | ||
Headquartered in London, Boreal is an opportunity driven investment manager with a current focus on logistics and light-industrial properties across Europe. Set up in 2022, it is led by its founding partners former Blackstone, TPG and Europa execs who secured €1bn of equity from Canadian pension giant Cadillac Fairview, with a plan to create a €3bn pan European portfolio. I sat down with James to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
Catch the full episode which will be live on Spotify and Apple from Thursday this week. People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne | ||||
| 08 Feb 2024 | #59 Van Stults, Founding Partner of Orion Capital Managers | 01:07:04 | ||
Van Stults - Founding Partner of Orion Capital Managers. Privately owned Orion is a leading European real estate private equity firm founded in 1999 by its 3 partners, Aref, Van and Bruce. With offices in London, Madrid, Milan, and Paris, Orion operates across major European markets, leveraging its local presence and extensive network to identify and capitalize on outstanding investment opportunities. Van has had a phenomenal career spanning more than 40 years. Prior to setting up Orion he was a member of the board of directors of Lasalle, a Managing Director, a member of the Operating Committee and head of European investment activities. Van also established Lasalle's European offices in London and Paris in 1990. I sat down with Van to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
* How he got into real estate * International trends in capital raising * Orion business model * Where to allocate opportunistic capital in Europe * Shared business vision with co-founders Aref and Bruce * Creating high performing, aligned, international teams * Panorama St Pauls – HSBC’s global HQ
Links cited in the podcast: Urban Land Institute: https://uli.org/ Urban Plan: https://uk.uli.org/get-involved/urbanplan/
Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com | ||||
| 10 Nov 2022 | #6 Chloe Prince, Asset Manager Catella APAM | 00:47:55 | ||
Chloe is an Asset Manager at Catella APAM where she is responsible for driving value across a designated real estate portfolio. Chloe is also a member of the NextGen Committee British Council for Officesand is a passionate Reverse Mentorship and DE&I Advocate.
APAM is one of a select few asset and investment managers in the UK that can provide solutions for every stage of the real estate cycle, across a diverse range of sectors. Over the last decade, APAM has delivered successful real estate solutions for £4B worth of real estate across the UK and Ireland, working with global institutional and private investors, as well as local authorities and stakeholders.
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| 12 Oct 2023 | #43 Stuart Mitchell, Managing Director, Group Property at The Jockey Club | 00:59:38 | ||
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Stuart is responsible for all real estate investment, asset and development management across The Jockey Club’s multi-billion pound portfolio. Prior to this Stuart was a Director and Head of Third Party Asset Management at NewRiver REIT, and he started his career at BNP Paribas. How he got into real estate Early career moves Why he moved to the Jockey Club Asset class transferable skills Managing work / family life Opportunities in the portfolio Growth plans Managing risk
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| 19 Oct 2023 | #44 Ian Marcus OBE, Senior Adviser, Eastdil Secured | 00:52:56 | ||
People Property Place Podcast Ian Marcus OBE – Senior Adviser, Eastdil Secured Ian is a graduate of the University of Cambridge having studied Land Economy. Since then, he has held roles at Bank of America, UBS, NatWest, Deutsche and Credit Suisse. He currently sits on the board of 12 companies – everyone from Eastdill Secured, Elysian Residences, Town Centre Securities PLC, Work.life, Shurguard Self-Storage along with a number of others outside the real estate world. I sat down with Ian to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How he got into real estate People, People, People Network & relationships Risk aversion Job selection criteria Capital structures Balancing 12 jobs! Opportunities in the market Favourite deals Real estate heroes
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Ian would invest should he have £500m of equity at his disposal.
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| 18 May 2023 | #24 Paul O’Grady, Portfolio Director for the London Estate at Grosvenor | 00:47:03 | ||
| 12 Jan 2023 | #9 Bianca Tristao, Co-founder Coleford Capital | 00:46:46 | ||
Coleford Capital is a UK & European focused real estate investment and asset management business dedicated to building and managing bespoke portfolios that meet our clients' requirements, whilst guided by our experience, knowledge and insight of the real estate market. Before launching Coleford Capital, Bianca Tristao was a Senior Investment Manager at a European real estate Asset Manager where she was responsible for sourcing, underwriting and executing UK and European investment opportunities. Prior to this Bianca worked for Knight Frank. Bianca has worked across all major sectors in property on both the consulting and client sides, with a particular focus on transaction and asset management. I sat down with Bianca to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
Catch the full episode live now on Spotify and Apple People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne #peoplepropertyplacepodcast #realestate #podcast #colefordcapital | ||||
| 19 Sep 2024 | #91 James Lock, Founder of Rotation Real Estate | 00:59:54 | ||
From Labourer, Manager, Innovator, Developer, to a 13-year stint at Blackstone as an Investor, James has moved to Founding Partner & Owner of Rotation Real Estate. Rotation is an entrepreneurial, creative and enterprising investment manager, driven by passion, ethics and profit to identify and reimagine the real estate of tomorrow. I sat down with James to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
* How he got into real estate * Early career moves * Transition from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship * Building a high-performance team * Vision for the future * Opportunities in the market
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place James would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW! The People Property Place Podcast 🎙 is powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. Who do you want to see on the Podcast? #peoplepropertyplace #podcast #rockbourne #realestate | ||||
| 04 Jul 2024 | #80 Christian Jamison, Managing Partner & CEO of Valor Real Estate Partners | 01:01:20 | ||
Christian set Valor up in 2016, with investment partners Jeffrey Kelter and Robert Savage, with the idea of creating a pan European Real Estate investment and Asset Management partnership focused exclusively on the logistics sector. Today they have over 3bn Euros under management, spanning over 180 properties and 12 million square feet. Prior to Valor, Christian, established Delin Capital Asset Management in 2012 where he served as the CEO. He has worked at Robert Fleming, Credit Suisse, GE Real Estate and JP Morgan having graduated from the University of Bristol with a B.Sc. in Economics & Politics. I sat down with Christian to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: * How he got into real estate * Move from banking to principal investment * How he created Valor * Market timing * Proprietary data * Raising capital * Importance of selecting the right team * Future of the business * Industrial land attrition
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Christian would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Podcast produced and edited by Matt Cook at https://mattcookproducer.com
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| 16 Jan 2025 | #108 Ryan Prince, Vice Chairman Realstar Group & Founder UNCLE | 01:02:22 | ||
Ryan Prince established Realstar's UK operation in 2002 and since this time the company has acquired and developed over £3B of assets, including a portfolio of 73 Holiday Inn hotels comprising of 13,000 rooms, over 6,000 rental residential and student accommodation assets and a national portfolio of primary healthcare centres. Most recently the company has created UNCLE - a new kind of rental housing brand. Rated #1 on Trust Pilot in the UK, UNCLE’'s mission is to offer 'renting as it should be'. From a standing start in 2017, UNCLE now has 12 locations open and under construction in London, Leeds and Manchester and through its joint venture with QuadReal, is seeking to at least double in size of the next 3-5 years. I sat down with Ryan to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Ryan would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal. Catch the full episode which will be live on Youtube, Spotify and Apple NOW! The People Property Place Podcast 🎙️ is powered by Rockbourne - the team recruit Leadership & Future Leadership hires for Real Estate Funds, Owners, Investors & Developers. | ||||
| 10 Nov 2022 | #7 George Aberdeen, Co-Founder Kinrise | 00:55:19 | ||
George is focused on investment management, operations and asset management at Kinrise. George has worked in UK commercial real estate for 17 years, starting his career at Knight Frank Investment Management and then became an Investment Director of FORE Partnership. He is also President of Field Lane charity, which has been helping vulnerable people since 1841.
Kinrise is an award-winning investment company (est. 2015) focused on reimagining and restoring iconic buildings to their former glory. Our spaces are purposed to host freelancers in need of a desk for the day through to global companies needing a home for a decade
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| 10 Nov 2022 | #8 Lucy Gordon, Director Farley Cove | 00:25:32 | ||
Lucy is the Founder of Farley Cove, a London-based Real Estate consultancy offering bespoke financial modelling expertise, debt advisory and transaction assistance.
Having started her property career in 2012 working at Mountgrange Investment Management (later to become Clearbell Capital) Lucy specialises in financial modelling, acquisitions, and debt financing, including creating and maintaining excellent banking relationships.
Since launching Farley Cove, Lucy has helped start-ups, established investors, and M&A specialists create robust financial forecasts and provided invaluable support throughout the investment cycle.
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| 10 Nov 2022 | #2 Mariya Tsvetkova, Investment manager NREP | 00:58:53 | ||
Maryia is an Investment Manager at NREP - a leading Nordic private equity real estate firm combining focused investment strategies and active asset management to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns. NREP's purpose is to improve the built environment to enrich people’s lives.
Maryia joined the newly created London team focused on pan-European expansion. She works closely with all teams from the Nordics, and loves the multicultural aspects of her role. Additionally, it feels like NREP gets the best of both worlds – entrepreneurial spirit and a significant scale.
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| 14 Mar 2024 | #64 Craig Mason, Investment Director at Pithos Capital | 01:00:20 | ||
Pithos Capital was named after the largest storage jars used throughout the ancient Greek world to store, trade and preserve value – so it will come as no surprise that Pithos Capital invests in self-storage assets across European cities. Craig started his career at Madison International Realty - a business focused on providing liquidity to real estate owners and investors who otherwise had few options for facilitating early exits from their illiquid real estate ownership positions or monetizing embedded equity. Craig is a graduate of Cornell University where he studied BS Hotel Administration / Real Estate.
* How he got into real estate * Real estate secondaries * Self-storage trends * Operational real estate * Difference between indirect & direct experience * Allocation trends
Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place would Craig invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal.
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| 13 Jun 2024 | #77 Alexander Morris, Development Director at BGO | 00:59:51 | ||
BGO is a leading, top 10, global real estate private equity investment management advisor and a globally recognized provider of real estate services. Its specialist central London office fund, Welput, was formed in 2001 and is the largest unlisted specialist real estate fund to invest in and develop Central London offices. The fund currently holds a portfolio of 9 assets, comprising over 1 million sq ft of accommodation, spread across Central London’s core sub-markets. Alexander has previously worked at Tishman Speyer, Minerva PLC, ALM Associates as well as Gardiner & Theobald. I sat down with Alexander to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics:
* How he got into real estate * Early career moves * Being the Central London Tower Expert * Raising capital * Complexities reimagining listed buildings * Importance of mentorship * ES + G * Making the Sustainability Consultant the project lead * BGO's Social Value Strategy
Oh and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Alexander would invest should he have £500m of capital at his disposal.
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