The Property Crowd

Three of LRG’s lettings and property management directors discuss the Renters’ Rights Bill including the main changes for landlords, when these are likely to come into effect, and what landlords can do to prepare.

Recorded live at UKREiiF 2025 - The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum.

Featuring - 

Richard Berridge, Single Family Rental Advisor, Blackbird Real Estate Consultants

Emma Fletcher, Low Carbon Housing Director, Octopus Energy

David Reid, Managing Director - Suburban BTR, L&G Capital

Andy Jones, Group Director of Corporate Sales & BTR, LRG

Alexandra Notay, Chair & Commissioner, Radix Big Tent Housing

Debra Yudolph, Founder & CEO, SAY

A panel of industry experts discuss Build to Rent (BTR) Single & Multi-family housing growth, with a focus on the current viability and investment challenges, the political landscape & labour government support for the BTR sector, where the importance of ESG, energy efficiency and technology are paramount for excellent service driven management.

Recorded live at UKREiiF 2025 - The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum.

Featuring -

Peter Hawley, Director, SOWN

Kelly McCabe, Managing Director, The Mortgage People (TMP)

Ann Santry CBE, Chair, Shared Ownership Council

Sunny Sanger, Head of Sales, HSPG

Natasha Tull, Head of Sales, The Guinness Partnership

Stuart Hensby, Director of Sales and Marketing, Abri Group

Adrian Plant, Director, SOWN

Explore the evolving landscape of shared ownership in the UK, addressing affordability, accessibility, and sustainability. Industry experts discuss challenges, innovative models, and policy developments shaping the future. Gain valuable insights into how shared ownership can better serve buyers and adapt to the UK’s housing market demands.

Recorded live at UKREiiF 2025 - The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum.

Featuring - 

Martin Kent-Heath, Account Director, Gallagher Blocks of Flats, Retail Division

Rosie-May Flamson, Director, Block Management

Joe Goss, Business Development Director, FixFlo

Matt Lewis, Consulatant, FPRA

Robert Poole, Group Director of Block & Estate Management, LRG

We explore how the property management sector is adapting to challenges of the leasehold reform. Our panel provides a comprehensive overview of how block management can thrive in an era defined by change and complexity.

Recorded live at UKREiiF 2025 - The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum.

Featuring - 

Dr Victoria Hills, Chief Executive, Royal Town Planning Institute

Paul Campbell Chief Executive, Richborough

David Hutchinson Land & Planning Director, Boyer

Kevin Hollinrake MP Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government

Karen Charles Executive Director, Boyer

A discussion on the state of planning and development in 2025, including some industry heavyweights, looking at how planning could – and should – be a positive force for all.

Recorded live at UKREiiF 2025 - The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum.

Featuring -

Richard Scott, Director, Dunlop Heywood

Ruqayya Joji, Rating Surveyor, Dunlop Heywood

Adam Brooke Director, Dunlop Heywood

Aaron Mcleod Director, Dunlop Heywood

Business rates are an essential consideration for any owner, occupier or developer of commercial property. This discussion explores recent and upcoming legislative changes and their potential impacts on various sectors. Additionally, the panel highlights innovative strategies and opportunities for businesses to leverage the evolving framework to their advantage.

Recorded live at UKREiiF 2025 - The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum.

Featuring - 

Paul Brocklehurst, Chairman, Land Planning & Development Federation

Millie Dodd, Senior Communications Manager, Just Build Homes

Philip Barnes, Group Land and Planning Director, Barratt Redrow PLC

Karen Charles, Executive Director, Boyer

Ian Barnett, Group Land and Development Director, LRG

Increasing housing delivery not only provides homes for people but it is also a key component of economic growth. Our panel of experts deliberate how well the industry is prepared to deliver housing targets, how the planning system needs to adapt and what challenges are faced by those who are at the forefront of housebuilding.

In celebration of World Town Planning Day, two of our directors at Boyer explain how planning affects everyday life, and why it is crucial for communities. They also discuss planning as a career and different routes to get into it.