Property Perspectives: Conversations defining the future of real estate
Uncover the real story behind the UK real estate sector’s next chapter. NatWest hosts Ashley Toy and Tom Sharman join industry experts to share insights, trends and stories shaping the UK commercial real estate landscape.
Episodes
10 episodes
The Future of Real Estate with Richard Pickering
What’s Next for UK Real Estate?To close this season of Property Perspectives, we zoom out and look ahead. Richard Pickering, Foresight Director at Cushman & Wakefield, joins us to connect the dots across every real estate sect...
Inside the UK Housing Market with Savill’s Lucian Cook
What’s shaping the UK’s residential property market as conditions continue to shift?In this episode of Property Perspectives, Ashley Toy and Tom Sharman are joined by Lucian Cook, Head of Residential Research at Savills, to unpa...
Industrial in Motion: Newmark on a Sector Built for Change
How has the industrial sector evolved into one of the UK’s most resilient and in‑demand real estate asset classes?In this episode, Newmark’s Steve Sharman and Seb Moseley join NatWest hosts Ashley Toy and Tom Sharman to exp...
JLL on the Future of Offices: Rents, Regions & Reality
How are office markets evolving across the UK — and what’s really driving rents, demand and regional divergence? In this episode, JLL’s John Woodger and James Devany join hosts Ashley Toy and Tom Sharman to cut through the noise. T...
Finding value in retail with New River CEO Allan Lockhart
In this episode, Allan Lockhart, Chief Executive of New River, REIT, joins NatWest hosts Ashley Toy and Tom Sharman to unpack the major forces reshaping the retail real estate landscape. NB. This was recorded on 27 January 2026.&nbs...
Building zero-carbon ready homes
The latest trends and sustainability innovations in the world of commercial real estate.What does it take to build a zero-carbon ready residential development?In this episode, NatWest’s Ashley Toy is joined by Stephen Andrew, Gr...
How sustainable building practices impact commercial valuations
In this episode, Ashley Toy is joined by Tyrone Hodge, Global Head of Risk Advisory at JLL Inc., and Ken Mustafa, Director of Vertical Sunrooms Ltd., to explore the impact of sustainability on commercial property values. They discus...
The retrofit experience
The latest trends and sustainability innovations in the world of commercial real estate.In this episode, our host Ashley Toy sits down with Laura Beaumont, Head of Sustainability at Helical PLC, a leading office developer in central Lon...
The future of housing associations
The latest trends and sustainability innovations in the world of commercial real estate.Housing associations play a crucial role providing homes and support for millions of people in need across the UK. But, as not-for-profits operating ...
The importance of sustainability
The latest trends and sustainability innovations in the world of commercial real estate.Why is sustainability so crucial for the UK real estate sector? In this episode, NatWest’s Ashley Toy is joined by Rob Wall, Assistant Director at th...