In the next instalment of the Glenbrook Podcast, Guy chats to Richard Walker OBE, Chartered Surveyor, and Executive Chairman of Iceland supermarkets, amongst other things. They discuss how Richard got in to property, the transition to retailing and how his passion for the environment is behind the vision for growth of his property company, Bywater. An episode you do not want to miss. Enjoy!

Welcome to the next instalment of this season’s Glenbrook Podcast.

In this episode, our Office Manager, Mandy Mills sits down with Abby and Peter Varga, co-founders of P1 Fitness Personal Training. Here they talk about their journey starting their personal training and coaching business, the highs, the lows, the impact of Covid and why they chose to take a redirection to be where they are today.

Watch the full video over on your YouTube channel, available to listen through all major streaming sites - enjoy!

Welcome to the next instalment of this season's Glenbrook Podcast.

In this episode Guy Butler sits down with Tom Sinclair, Senior Director, about his career to date, the thriving Build to Rent funding market, how he has positioned himself at the very heart of it, the future of the sector and where he and CBRE foresee the future. This is not one to miss - enjoy!

In this bonus podcast episode, Shannon Conway meets Helen Wewiora, the Artistic Director of Castlefield Gallery. The podcast talks about the work of the gallery and the role art can play in public spaces.

Welcome to a brand new season of the official Glenbrook Podcast!

In this episode, Guy talks to Suzanne Benson, head of Real Estate at Trowers and Hamlins, about her career in law, her interest in housing and her route from London to Manchester. Highlights are her year in Boston MA , developing the legal structure of shared equity for Homes England and the future of housing under a new Government. Suzanne and her team have been instrumental in a number of Glenbrook projects - enjoy!

Guy chats to Chris Maguire, whom he first met when he was editor of NW Business Insider. Chris now has a number of roles and businesses, including his own Podcast, and chats about his career, his interaction with the property industry through Insider and his current business life. Highlights include working for the Daily Mail, landing at Insider and his passion for cricket.

In this episode, Shannon speaks to Paul McGarry, Head of the GMCA Ageing Hub, and internationally recognised in the field of ageing research. They discuss the work of the Ageing Hub, the importance of including older people in planning and what age friendly looks like. 

🎥 Welcome to a new dimension 🎥

Today we’d like to share with you, the very first filmed episode of the Glenbrook Official Podcast!

In this episode, our colleague Guy Butler talks with James Whittaker, Executive Director at Peel L&P about his early life and career path - giving you insight into well known places like the Trafford Centre, Therme and Peel Waters.

James also tells us about his sporting achievements. - did you know he was the first person to ever swim the Manchester Ship Canal! A distance of 36 miles in close to 19 hours, a feat that may never be repeated. And he did it for charity, raising a staggering £1.3 million for the New Children's Hospital Appeal.

Head over to the official Glenbrook YouTube channel to view the video in full.

Enjoy!

Guy Butler talks to John Ogden, CBRE’s Managing Director of the North and Scotland about his career path, the Manchester office, his experience of the property market in 2022 and his forecast for the year ahead. It should be listened to by anyone in the property industry, those hoping to join the industry and anyone interested in growing businesses whilst maintaining a consistent culture. 

In this podcast, Shannon speaks to David Lynch, Manchester’s newly appointed Director of Development and Estates.

 The pair discuss David’s route to his current role, transitioning from the private to the public sector; how the change in personnel at Manchester will drive the ambitions of the city; and the 3 wishes he would choose for Manchester if a magic genie suddenly appeared.