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Two auctions, the Budget and the Trump result - 10 days unravelled!
3d ago
Two auctions, the Budget and the Trump result - 10 days unravelled!
Richard Adamson and George Walker, Allsop Auctioneers are joined by Vijay Parikh, Managing Partner of Harold Benjamin Solicitors and Seb Verity, Allsop’s Head of Research in a four way conversation.Whilst many markets had been waiting for the Budget before making their next steps, the Trump result also took many by surprise and will have similar long term impacts. Was it more important to the UK than the Budget, now that we have had time to reflect on both?Will investors turn more to “property and gold in these uncertain times”?How have Harold Benjamin’s clients been preparing for the longer term?Seb Verity leads on many points with his appetite for data analysis and throws some light on some of the not so obvious forces driving both markets and how things might develop from here.Allsop has transacted over £150m in the last month across all sectors and lot sizes so there is plenty to talk about,You can find out more about our auction team at https://www.allsop.co.uk/auctions/ or the services Allsop offer at https://www.allsop.co.uk/Or follow Allsop or our speakers Vijay Parikh, Seb Verity, George Walker and Richard Adamson on social media.AllsopLinkedInXFacebookYouTubeInstagramVijay ParikhLinkedIn/Vijay ParikhSeb VerityLinkedIn/Seb VerityGeorge WalkerLinkedIn/George WalkerX/George WalkerRichard AdamsonLinkedIn/Richard AdamsonDon't forget, if you’ve enjoyed listening, please rate us and consider writing a review.If you have a question relating to one of our podcasts or have any suggestions of themes you would like us to cover, please email podcasts@allsop.co.ukThe podcast presented here is for general guidance and represents opinions of our teams based on theproperty market at the time of recording. All details are correct at time of recording.
View from the 8th: Renters Rights Bill - No reason to panic!
11-11-2024
View from the 8th: Renters Rights Bill - No reason to panic!
Join our podcaster Jack Robson from the Leeds office of Allsop, with a new View from the 8ighth (floor) episode. Jack sits down with Kelly Smith and Nicola McKernan from Allsop Letting & Management to discuss the rental / management industry, with a focus on the Renters Rights Bill and the high level points of the proposed legislation. Nicola and Kelly call for calm whilst providing an insight into the drafted points within the Bill as well as what may be missing from the draft. We discuss amenity in Build to Rent, Single and Multi-Family housing and also consider the un-intended consequences. Decent Homes Stanndard, Awaabs Law, PRS Database, Housing Ombudsman and Selective Licensing, Rental Bidding, Renting with Pets – tune in for your usual insight. View from the 8ighthIn our “View from the 8ighth” podcast episodes we discuss topics and provide insight that focusses on areas of the market in which we work.Jack sits in the regional office of Allsop with a focus on Residential Investment in the regions. The office has a growing offering covering Commercial and Residential agency, valuation, and property management in the northern regions.You can find out more about the services Allsop offer, or the Leeds office at https://www.allsop.co.uk/Or follow Allsop or our speakers Vicky Bingham, Owen Rees and Jack Robson.AllsopLinkedInXFacebookYouTubeInstagramKelly SmithLinkedin/Kelly_SmithNicola McKernanLinkedin/Nicola_McKernanJack RobsonLinkedIn/Jack RobsonDon't forget, if you’ve enjoyed listening, please rate us and consider writing a review.If you have a question relating to one of our podcasts or have any suggestions of themes you would like us to cover, please email podcasts@allsop.co.ukThe podcast presented here represents opinions of our teams based on the property market at the time of recording.All details are correct at time of recording.
View from the 8th : Part 1 – The challenge of affordable student accommodation; is there a solution?
28-08-2024
View from the 8th : Part 1 – The challenge of affordable student accommodation; is there a solution?
Join our podcaster Jack Robson from the Leeds office of Allsop, with a new view from the 8ighth (floor) episode with Vicky Bingham and Owen Rees from the Student Housing Team. In part 1 of 2 episodes, Vicky and Owen set the scene discussing the current student market and why it’s so popular with investors before delving into why there is a growing affordability issue in the first place and what solutions there could be. In part 2, we speak with a client of the team with a live example of an investor who is helping bridge the affordability gap with a recent purchase of a first generation PBSA in Newcastle. View from the 8ighthIn our “View from the 8ighth” podcast episodes we discuss topics and provide insight that focusses on areas of the market in which we work.Jack sits in the regional office of Allsop with a focus on Residential Investment in the regions. The office has a growing offering covering Commercial and Residential agency, valuation, and property management in the northern regions.You can find out more about the services Allsop offer, or the Leeds office at https://www.allsop.co.uk/Or follow Allsop or our speakers Vicky Bingham, Owen Rees and Jack Robson.AllsopLinkedInXFacebookYouTubeInstagramVicky BinghamLinkedin/Vicky_BinghamOwen ReesLinkedin/Owen_ReesJack RobsonLinkedIn/Jack RobsonDon't forget, if you’ve enjoyed listening, please rate us and consider writing a review.If you have a question relating to one of our podcasts or have any suggestions of themes you would like us to cover, please email podcasts@allsop.co.ukThe podcast presented here is for general guidance and represents opinions of our teams based on the property market at the time of recording.All details are correct at time of recording.
View from the 8ighth: Navigating 30 years in the commercial property market with Mark Gower
22-07-2024
View from the 8ighth: Navigating 30 years in the commercial property market with Mark Gower
In our latest View from the 8ighth (floor) episode, Jack Robson from the Leeds office of Allsop, discovers more about Mark Gower. They discuss his career path and what led him to property auctions, the importance of data to the auction process, challenges he has faced and where he sees the commercial market heading.We also find out if he had £5 million to invest where the opportunity in the market lies and any standout moments or unusual lots he has sold in his 30 year career.View from the 8ighthIn our “View from the 8ighth” podcast episodes we discuss topics and provide insight that focusses on areas of the market in which we work.Jack sits in the regional office of Allsop with a focus on Residential Investment in the regions. The office has a growing offering covering Commercial and Residential agency, valuation, and property management in the northern regions.Find out moreYou can find out more about the services Allsop offer, or the Leeds office at https://www.allsop.co.uk/Or follow Allsop Commercial Auctions on Instagram or our speakers Mark Gower and Jack Robson on LinkedInAllsop Commercial Auction (Instagram)@allsopcommercialMark GowerLinkedin/ Mark GowerJack RobsonLinkedIn/Jack RobsonAllsopLinkedInXFacebookYouTubeInstagramIf you are interested in reading blogs written by MarkAuctioneers underestimate the importance of good practices at their perilAny port in a storm?Why do so many buy and sell at our auctions?Commercial auction market temperature checkDon't forget, if you’ve enjoyed listening, please rate us and consider writing a review.If you have a question relating to one of our podcasts or have any suggestions of themes you would like us to cover, please email podcasts@allsop.co.ukThe podcast presented here is for general guidance and represents opinions of our teams based on the property market at the time of recording.All details are correct at time of recording.
View from the 8ighth: Adapting to change over 20 years in the Residential Market with Richard Adamson
15-07-2024
View from the 8ighth: Adapting to change over 20 years in the Residential Market with Richard Adamson
Join our podcaster Jack Robson from the Leeds office of Allsop, with a new view from the 8ighth (floor) episode. Jack sits down with Richard Adamson to chat through all things Residential auctions, whether that be in front of a green screen, in a ballroom or fully online. Like many industries and businesses Allsop has had to adapt to many market shifts/ challenges over the past 5 years, with no team experiencing as much upheaval as our auction teams, no longer being able to conduct “ballroom auctions” when COVID hit. Jack and Richard discuss the challenges, trends and reaction of the market, plus a valuable insight into different sales methods and Richard’s thoughts for the future. View from the 8ighthIn our “View from the 8ighth” podcast episodes we discuss topics and provide insight that focusses on areas of the market in which we work.Jack sits in the regional office of Allsop with a focus on Residential Investment in the regions. The office has a growing offering covering Commercial and Residential agency, valuation, and property management in the northern regions.You can find out more about the services Allsop offer, or the Leeds office at https://www.allsop.co.uk/Or follow Allsop or our speakers Richard Adamson and Jack Robson.AllsopLinkedInXFacebookYouTubeInstagramRichard AdamsonLinkedIn/Richard AdamsonJack RobsonLinkedIn/Jack RobsonDon't forget, if you’ve enjoyed listening, please rate us and consider writing a review.If you have a question relating to one of our podcasts or have any suggestions of themes you would like us to cover, please email podcasts@allsop.co.ukThe podcast presented here is for general guidance and represents opinions of our teams based on the property market at the time of recording.All details are correct at time of recording.
Safeguarding Transactions and the Unconditional Contract: Why AML Matters
12-06-2024
Safeguarding Transactions and the Unconditional Contract: Why AML Matters
Richard Adamson and George Walker, Allsop Auctioneers, are joined by Jim Bridges, Allsop Head of Risk and AML lead in safeguarding buyers and sellers that compete in the auction market - and across the wider business. This podcast is an insight into the why, and the how, of AML and in what way it helps understand and protect investors in the market. Richard and George also touch on their respective auction markets and how they are evolving.Allsop transact over 3,000 sales a year and the AML process is necessary to safeguard transactions. The AML team at Allsop use a combination of technology, systems and human insight to keep our clients safe from the risks of financial crime, whilst preserving what is central to the auction process - the unconditional contract.With Institutional Funds, Listed REITs and Propcos all part of the seller line up alongside private sellers, keeping ahead of risk developments and thinking about our client facing processes, everyone benefits including the buyers, 12,000 of whom were cleared to send funds last year.You can find out more about our auction team at https://www.allsop.co.uk/auctions/ or the services Allsop offer at https://www.allsop.co.uk/Or follow Allsop or our speakers Jim Bridges, George Walker and Richard Adamson on social media.AllsopLinkedInXFacebookYouTubeInstagramJim BridgesLinkedIn/Jim BridgesGeorge WalkerLinkedIn/George WalkerX/George WalkerRichard AdamsonLinkedIn/Richard AdamsonDon't forget, if you’ve enjoyed listening, please rate us and consider writing a review.If you have a question relating to one of our podcasts or have any suggestions of themes you would like us to cover, please email podcasts@allsop.co.uk.The podcast presented here is for general guidance and represents opinions of our teams based on the property market at the time of recording. All details are correct at time of recording.
View from the 8th: Navigating Success - Why Attending UKREiiF Matters, Insights from Nathan Spencer
13-05-2024
View from the 8th: Navigating Success - Why Attending UKREiiF Matters, Insights from Nathan Spencer
Join our podcasters Ceara Duggan and Jack Robson from the Leeds office of Allsop, with a new view from the 8ighth (floor) episode. They sit down with Nathan Spencer delving into one of the most exciting developments in the UK property industry: The Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum, or UKREiiF, with a focus on how it creates opportunities for professionals, with a particular focus on young professionals and strategies for success.Nathan shares insights on who attends these events, offering advice on how to maximise your experience and making meaningful connections at the event if attending for the first time and how to navigate UKREiiF to extract the most value from it.View from the 8ighthIn our “View from the 8ighth ” podcast episodes we discuss topics and provide insight that focusses on areas of the market in which we work. Both Ceara and Jack sit in the regional office of Allsop with a focus on Commercial Valuation and Residential Investment in the regions. The office has a growing offering covering Commercial and Residential agency, valuation, and property management in the northern regions.You can find out more about the services Allsop offer, or the Leeds office at https://www.allsop.co.uk/Or follow Allsop or our speakers Ceara Duggan, and Jack Robson.AllsopLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramJack RobsonLinkedIn/Jack RobsonCeara DugganLinkedIn/Ceara DugganNathan SpencerLinkedIn/Nathan SpencerDon't forget, if you’ve enjoyed listening, please rate us and consider writing a review.If you have a question relating to one of our podcasts or have any suggestions of themes you would like us to cover, please email podcasts@allsop.co.uk.The podcast presented here is for general guidance and represents opinions of our teams based on the property market at the time of recording. All details are correct at time of recording.
The return of Permitted Development – what we have learnt and what does the next cycle look like?
09-05-2024
The return of Permitted Development – what we have learnt and what does the next cycle look like?
Auctioneers Richard Adamson and George Walker are joined by Allsop Residential experts Andrew Boyd and William Shoebotham to discuss many shared experiences with permitted development blocks which first appeared as empty office buildings everywhere a decade ago.Ten years on, having seen one of the biggest ever lots at auction sold at £13.5M, the market has developed into a sophisticated provider of residential space. Allsop sold £100m of these assets in 2023 alone. These properties are now being fought over by Institutions, Family offices and High Net Worth buyers as the team discuss at length. Who are the buyers and what are they paying?With the return of large scale PD, Andrew Boyd highlights the restrictions on obtaining prior approval and where we are likely to see large scale office to residential conversion.With his Development expertise, Andrew Boyd looks ahead, how will the genre develop as a simple planning tool and become part of the answer to urban regeneration and provide homes in London, the South East and across the UK and a return for those same Investors.The podcasts presented here are for general guidance and represents opinions of our teams based on the property market at the time of recording. All details are correct at time of recording.Want to know more or would simply like some advice?We hope you find this podcast useful. If you want to know more about topics covered in this podcast or perhaps some advice on Central London real estate or valuations, then please get in touch.George is a Partner and Auctioneer in the Commercial Auction Team . He has been an auctioneer for over 25 years and has had a hand in selling over £6 billion of commercial real estate.Richard is a Partner and Auctioneer in the Residential Auction Team. He oversees the sale of a wide range of asset types across the residential sector.Andrew is Head of the Residential Transactional and Living Markets Team and is also a member of the Allsop LLP Management Board, as well as being Non-Executive Director of Allsop Letting and Management.William specialises in residential investment sales and acquisitions across the UK. He has experience in both purchasing and selling blocks of flats, portfolios of both houses and flats, HMOs and Permitted Development buildings.
London Capital Markets: Market Volumes, Transactions and Opportunity
30-04-2024
London Capital Markets: Market Volumes, Transactions and Opportunity
Join our podcasters and partners, Nick Pemberton, Chris Room and host Ed Dunningham, from our West End Investment, City Investment and Valuation teams respectively, as they discuss a variety of topics affecting the West End and City markets.These include:How do current transaction volumes compare to the long-term average?Where the opportunities and “hotspots” lie in the London market?What their favourite deals have been in the last 12 months?Are we still in a “Price and discovery” period?“Location, location, location” – flight to quality and the importance of ESG and EPC ratings when refurbishing or redeveloping buildingsWhat change of use for office conversions to beds may mean for Central London?Find out more about our Central London Team, Valuation Team or the services Allsop offer at https://www.allsop.co.uk/Or follow Allsop or our speakers Nick Pemberton, Chris Room and Ed Dunningham on social media.Allsop:LinkedInFacebookXYouTubeInstagramNick PembertonLinkedIn/Nick PembertonChris RoomLinkedIn/Chris RoomEd DunninghamLinkedIn/Ed DunninghamDon't forget, if you’ve enjoyed listening, please rate us and consider writing a review.If you have a question relating to one of our podcasts or have any suggestions of themes you would like us to cover, please email podcasts@allsop.co.ukThe podcast presented here is for general guidance and represents opinions of our teams based on the property market at the time of recording.All details are correct at time of recording.
View from the 8th : Where would you invest £2.5m today? Q&A with George Walker
07-12-2023
View from the 8th : Where would you invest £2.5m today? Q&A with George Walker
A new series of podcast episodes direct from our office in Leeds, where our hosts Jack Robson and Ceara Duggan of Allsop give their view from the 8th (floor).  They put Allsop Auctioneer George Walker under the microscope to examine his many years of experience on the rostrum. We delve into his views on how markets have evolved, buyer and vendor appetite, the strangest (and biggest) lot he has ever auctioned. And, if given £2.5m to invest, what he would do?Both Jack and Ceara are part of Allsop’s regional team that focus on commercial and residential agency, valuation and property management in the northern regions. In our “View from the 8th” episodes they and their guests discuss topics and insight that focus on areas of the market, in which they work in. What better place to start than chatting with regular host and Allsop Auctioneer George Walker.You can find out more about the auctions, Leeds office or the services Allsop offer at allsop.co.ukOr follow Allsop or our speakers George Walker, Ceara Duggan and Jack Robson on their socials.AllsopLinkedInX (formerly Twitter)YouTubeInstagramJack RobsonLinkedInCeara DugganLinkedInGeorge WalkerLinkedInX (formerly Twitter)Don't forget, if you’ve enjoyed listening, please rate us and consider writing a review.If you have a question relating to one of our podcasts or have any suggestions of themes you would like us to cover, please email podcasts@allsop.co.ukThe podcast presented here is for general guidance and represents opinions of our teams based on the property market at the time of recording.All details are correct at the time of recording.
Valuation Viewpoint: Securing finance against your commercial asset
02-11-2022
Valuation Viewpoint: Securing finance against your commercial asset
In this podcast, Andrew Hoban and Ben Hodge discuss five recommendations to achieve a smooth and robust valuation process with your lender. This is particularly pertinent in a high interest rate environment. We discuss asset management initiatives, assessing a tenant’s covenant strength, EPCs, development opportunities and rates mitigation.We recommend you listen if you are to secure finance against your commercial asset or portfolio, either with new finance or as part of a re-financing process.About Allsop ValuersAllsop have commercial and residential valuers covering the entire UK. The teams provide market-led, strategic advice in a flexible and professional manner. They cover all aspects of valuation – loan security valuations; asset and fund valuations; valuations for accounts purposes; retrospective valuations; development appraisals; Expert Witness reports; strategic rental and capital valuation advice and valuations for corporate owners and occupiers.The team work closely with auction and private treaty teams to ensure they have the most up-to-date property market intelligence to guide their valuations.You can find out more about our valuation team here  and the other services Allsop offer at allsop.co.ukOr follow Allsop or our speakers Andrew Hoban and Ben Hodge on social mediaAllsopLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramBen HodgeLinkedInTwitterAndrew HobanLinkedInTwitterDon't forget, if you’ve enjoyed listening, please rate us and consider writing a review.If you have a question relating to one of our podcasts or have any suggestions of themes you would like us to cover, please email podcasts@allsop.co.ukThe podcast presented here is for general guidance and represents opinions of our teams based on the property market at the time of recording.All details are correct at time of recording