Fisher German Talks

The UK is currently experiencing a cost-of-living crisis and turbulence in the financial markets, all against a backdrop of a government in chaos and a third Prime Minister in as many months. Amongst this, we’re witnessing one of the biggest housing crises in recent history. The average age of a first-time buyer has risen from 27 to 34 in the last decade, and rental prices have far exceeded wage growth; increasing by 46%. There are clear issues in the industry, but what can be done to address them?
 
In this episode of Fisher German Talks, James Beverley, Associate at Fisher German, is joined by Chris May, a partner at Howes Percival Solicitors, to put the housing and planning industry under the spotlight. Together they look at the current state of the market, the legislation that is both freeing up the market for growth but also imposing barriers to housing delivery, and the concrete steps that can be taken by the industry to deal with the crisis. As always, the focus is on sustainability, and how the industry can build to both supply a growing market of buyers and protect the environment.
 
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Today, Fisher German Talks: Changing Industrial Logistics. 

Over the last decade, the high street has been in a steady decline. We saw a trend toward online shopping over the past few years, which COVID-19 sped up, and now the market is fundamentally changing the nature of retail.

In 2021, internet sales made up 29% of all total retail spend. This is up from 21% in 2019 and is scheduled to rise to 38% by 2026. For each percentile this figure grows, there’s a further increase in the need for logistics and millions of square feet in warehousing space. In today’s episode, we’ll be delving into the Industrial sector, looking at both the huge logistics facilities, as well as the smaller, but arguably more complex, multi-let trading estates. We’ll look at how rampant demand, as well as the robust levels of growth in the e-commerce market, has driven a surge in need for urban logistics space. 

Host Mike Price, Head of Commercial Agency at Fisher German, is joined by Richard Phillips, Portfolio Director at Logicor, to look at the changing face of the industrial sector, and how the industry can manage the surge in need for urban logistics space.

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Today, Fisher German Talks: Non-Operational Property Management. When it comes to a strict definition, a non-operating asset is what we would consider a piece of land that is considered non-essential to the ongoing and day-to-day operation of a business. As these assets are not core to the operation of their business, they can quickly become distractions for the landowners themselves. Often these businesses seek to outsource the management of these assets to property managers, who can help guide them and provide opportunities on how best to use the land.
 
Host Matt Trewartha, Partner at Fisher German, and Carl Pearson, Associate Director in the Rural Consultancy Sector, are joined by Stephen Redwood, the Land Development and Permitting Director at CEMEX, and Stephanie Shea - the Commercial Property and Revenue Manager for Southern Water, to discuss how clients can maximise value and minimise risk across non-operating property.

This episode explores the benefits and risks, both from a landowner and investor perspective, and how to manage a diverse property portfolio and protect the interests of the business.

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With the UK having made a commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050, the clock is well and truly ticking. Every sector will have to contribute to emission reductions in order to achieve this goal. For property owners and landlords of commercial buildings, it isn’t exactly clear how best they can improve their properties to align with sustainability goals, ESG targets and to achieve sterner energy efficiency standards.  Today we’ll be delving into how exactly these tightening regulations are affecting the industry. We’ll be taking a look at the problem from both the property owner’s and client’s points of view, to see how the race to net-zero is shaking up the commercial property industry.
 In this episode, Fisher German Talks Net Zero in Commercial Property.  
 
 Our host Darren Edwards, Head of Sustainable Energy at Fisher German, is joined by Duncan Bedhall, Senior Partner at Fisher German, and Tom Beeley, a Senior Surveyor also at Fisher German, to discuss the regulations and how to achieve net zero across a property portfolio.
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In addition to the overhead infrastructure that you can see above the ground, beneath our feet is a complex network of cables and pipelines. The location of these can often be uncertain and historical records of the infrastructure have not always been easy to find. Dangerous asset strike incidents, on varying scales, take place daily within the property industry. Whether it is striking underground high pressure fuel pipelines or cutting high voltage electric cables, not to mention gas, water, district heating and fibre optic networks, the implications of digging blind on site are wide ranging and life-threatening.

On this episode, Fisher German Talks Safe Digging and LSBUD.  LSBUD is a service which helps people get the safe digging plans to help them dig safely.

In today’s podcast, we’ll be exploring the LSBUD service and the importance of incorporating safe digging procedures across the industry.

Our host Richard Broome, Partner at Fisher German and Managing Director of LSBUD is joined by Neil Clarke, Head of Connection Services, Highway Services, Disconnections, General Enquirers and Smart Metering at UK Power Networks, and Bob Gallienne, former CEO of Streetworks UK, as well as several CEO roles related to utilities in the UK and overseas.

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92% of the UK is now covered by at least a 4G mobile signal. This is in part due to the Electronic Communications Code, legislation that requires telecoms providers to have unfettered access to commercial buildings, so they can build a comms tower on the roof. Wherever a telecoms company wants to build, they can. A rental agreement needs to be met by both parties, but the prices offered by the network providers are often staggeringly low. The government claims that the rules exist to help speed up the rollout of high-speed mobile and internet coverage across the country, but in the process it’s raised concerns and issues for land owners. In this episode, Fisher German Talks Telecoms Leases in Commercial Property, examining the impact on property holders that the legislation has, and how they can ensure they get the best deal from the rental agreements.
 
 Our host this week is Declan Oddy, Surveyor at Fisher German. Declan is joined by Charlotte Brasher from Trowers & Hamlins Solicitors, to explore the new legislation. Charlotte is a property litigation solicitor who is experienced in advising on a range of landlord and tenant issues in relation to commercial property and development sites, including dilapidations, break notices, opposed lease renewals and telecoms issues. Charlotte also advises on all aspects of agricultural property disputes, including agricultural tenancies and occupational rights, rights of way and estate management . 

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In the years to come, the world will view the last few months, and in particular 2021, as a turning point in humanity’s relationship with nature. The Environmental Act passed last year set clear statutory targets in areas such as air quality, water waste and biodiversity, with the aim of reversing species decline by the end of 2030. The Environmental Act, alongside COP26, has governments now seeking nature-based solutions such as sustainable agri-farming and carbon offsetting. One of the most significant aspects of the Act introduces a requirement for Biodiversity Net Gain, which will require developers to not only show that they are reducing their impact on the environment, but also, actively demonstrate that they are delivering a 10% increase in habitat.

In this episode of Fisher German Talks, our host is Alex Watts, Senior Surveyor at Fisher German. Alex talks to David Lowe from Warwickshire County Council about the Environmental Act and the implications for planning, design and development. As part of the Warwickshire County Council, David helps implement sustainable solutions across his county as well as spread information and educate the nation as a whole.
As a very knowledgeable man in all things biodiversity and offsetting, we’re delighted to have him join us on episode 2 of Fisher German Talks, to share his opinions on the recent Environmental Act, results from COP26 and what this could mean for the future.

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