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Listen as Allsop LLP and guest speakers discuss current topics in the commercial and residential property markets. We provide a unique insight in a busy market as we discuss market trends and up to the minute themes with a range of active clients. Allsop work with investors in and assets from a small shop and flat to a multi-million-pound commercial property and transact on average, seven deals every working day.

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October 13, 202630 min

Central London Capital Markets Update - Q3 2026

In this episode of Allsop's PropChat, valuation partner Ed Dunningham hosts a discussion with Nick Pemberton and Chris Room experts from the West End and City markets respectively. The conversation begins with a brief review of the market conditions and deal volumes, impact of the economy and potential further interest rate rises and the outlook for the rest of the year. Listeners can expect expert insights on market trends, challenges, and opportunities in the evolving landscape of commercial property investment. Follow Allsop and our speakers Ed Dunningham, Nick Pemberton and Chris Room on social media. Ed Dunningham LinkedIn/Ed Dunningham Nick Pemberton LinkedIn/Nick Pemberton Chris Room LinkedIn/Chris Room Allsop LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube Instagram 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.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

October 1, 202637 min

Beyond London & the south east: Why Private Capital is increasingly targeting the North

In this episode: The landlord exodus. Regulation (Renters' Reform, EPC requirements) is pushing out the smaller property investor, and even some private landlords that have accumulated real scale, with one current instruction a portfolio built up over twenty years. Who's replacing them. Propcos with private equity behind them, professionalising management and needing larger lot sizes, alongside overseas UHNW capital treating the UK as a safe haven for medium to long term wealth preservation. Where pricing has moved. Prime, peripheral and tertiary yields have all shifted out, and the gap between pricing expectations and the cost of money is doing the work. Jimmy and Mark put numbers on it. Freehold trades, leasehold struggles. Straightforward freehold blocks and house portfolios hold demand; long leaseholds, broken portfolios and geographically scattered stock are far harder, with fire safety and cladding remedial costs having a material effect. The regional case. Population, first-time buyer age, rental growth and ten-year capital growth in the major regional cities, and why the fundamentals rather than the sentiment are the argument. Institutional appetite. PRS versus BTR, supported and social housing, and the aggregation play needed to get portfolios to pension-fund scale. £5m, on air. Where would each of them put it, and why? Jimmy and Mark pick a strategy and a location, and they don't pick the same thing. Follow Allsop and our speakers James Wilson, Mark Ibbotson and Richard Adamson on LinkedIn. James Wilson LinkedIn/James Wilson Mark Ibbotson LinkedIn/Mark Ibbotson Richard Adamson LinkedIn/Richard Adamson Allsop LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube Instagram 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.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

September 14, 202640 min

Planning Reform: Policy Changes Create New Opportunities

In this episode of Allsop’s PropChat residential Managing Partner Richard Adamson hosts Chris Brady and Aman Parekh from Allsop’s recently established Planning team, for a tour of the policy changes reshaping what's consentable and where the value sits. What's covered Meet the team - the remit spans early feasibility and land promotion through pre-applications, full applications and appeals, with cross-referrals across Allsop's other sectors Making sites work - viability strategies and meanwhile uses, from padel courts and self-storage to co-living, retrofit and student accommodation Housing delivery test, August results - roughly 93 of 330 English authorities now face the most severe measures, a 50% increase and what the presumption in favour of sustainable development means for how your application gets judged The National Scheme of Delegation - from late October, only the most significant applications go to committee. Chris and Aman discuss the thresholds: schemes up to 49 units sit in a smaller category, while c.1,500 units or more counts as strategically significant Draft London Plan - location-based affordable housing thresholds, mayoral call-in powers- and data centres now carrying their own policy that boroughs must recognise at plan-making stage Where to look - the 800m station radius (and what "well connected" actually means in policy terms, roughly four services an hour), green belt and grey belt, infill plots, previously developed land and renewables on lower-grade agricultural land Viability - NPPF wording that relaxes site-specific viability challenges, plus CIL phasing Appeals - the burden is time rather than cost, and there is real opportunity for those with the appetite for it Follow Allsop and our speakers Chris Brady, Aman Parekh and Richard Adamson on LinkedIn. Chris Brady LinkedIn/Chris Brady Aman Parekh LinkedIn/Aman Parekh Richard Adamson LinkedIn/Richard Adamson Allsop LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube Instagram 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.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

July 16, 202653 min

The Student Housing Market: Opportunity, Affordability and the Road Ahead

In this episode of Allsop's PropChat, Residential Managing Partner Richard Adamson hosts a discussion with Allsop's Anthony Hart and Will Ramshaw - experts in the Student Housing sector - alongside Richard Ward, Head of Research at StuRents, the UK's largest student listings platform. The conversation covers the journey the student housing sector has been on over the past decade: how it has matured, attracted a wider investor base and now faces a more complex set of challenges. Topics include the growing two-tier market between prime and secondary assets, the affordability crisis squeezing student budgets, the impact of international student demand (and China's shifting demographics), supply constraints that are reshaping the development pipeline and what the Renters Rights Act could mean for HMO landlords and investors alike. Allsop’s inhouse offering in the sector is a comprehensive one, from sales and acquisitions to valuation work. This episode offers a grounded, data-led view of where the market stands - and where the opportunities lie. Follow Allsop and our speakers Anthony Hart, Will Ramshaw, Richard Ward and Richard Adamson on LinkedIn. Anthony Hart LinkedIn/Anthony Hart Will Ramshaw LinkedIn/Will Ramshaw Richard Ward LinkedIn/Richard Ward Richard Adamson LinkedIn/Richard Adamson Allsop LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube Instagram 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.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

July 1, 202636 min

Yields, Legislation, Big Deals, Best Advice: Inside the UK Residential Investment Market

In this episode of Allsop's PropChat, residential Managing Partner Richard Adamson hosts a discussion with Michael Linane & William Shoebotham - experts in the Residential Investment market. The conversation begins with a high-level introduction to the challenges the sector has faced over the past few years and how some buyers have seen the uncertainty as a great opportunity. Listeners can expect expert insights on market trends, current yield expectations and where pricing really sits . Allsop’s inhouse offering is a unique one that covers all parts of the residential sectors including HMO’s, PD Blocks, portfolios and PBSA. Follow Allsop and our speakers William Shoebotham, Michael Linane and Richard Adamson on LinkedIn. William Shoebotham LinkedIn/William Shoebotham Michael Linane LinkedIn/Michael Linane Richard Adamson LinkedIn/Richard Adamson Allsop LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube Instagram 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.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

May 5, 202646 min

Build to Rent in 2026: Navigating Uncertainty, Unlocking Opportunity?

In this episode of Allsop's PropChat, residential Managing Partner Richard Adamson hosts a discussion with Andy Pointon and Alex Masters - experts in the Build to Rent market. The conversation begins with a high-level introduction to the sector, including the differences between Multi-Family and Single-Family developments. Listeners can expect expert insights on market trends, challenges and opportunities in the evolving landscape of this highly sophisticated, institutionally focussed sector. Allsop’s inhouse offering is a unique one that covers all aspects of the sector from planning advice and sourcing to design consultancy, investment underwriting and eventual operation of the completed developments. Follow Allsop and our speakers Andy Pointon, Richard Adamson and Alex Masters on LinkedIn. Andy Pointon LinkedIn/Andy Pointon Alex Masters LinkedIn/Alex Masters Richard Adamson LinkedIn/Richard Adamson Allsop LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube Instagram 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.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

April 21, 202630 min

Central London Commercial Investment Market

In this episode of Allsop's PropChat, valuation partner Ed Dunningham hosts a discussion with Nick Pemberton and Chris Room experts from the West End and City markets respectively. The conversation begins with a brief review of the market conditions and impact of the war – the team run through their analysis of transaction volumes before and after the start of the war on February 28th. There were approximately £1.9 Bn of investment transactions in Q1 in 48 deals – half by volume happened in March, after the war began on 28th February. Listeners can expect expert insights on market trends, challenges, and opportunities in the evolving landscape of commercial property investment. Follow Allsop and our speakers Ed Dunningham, Nick Pemberton and Chris Room on social media. Ed Dunningham LinkedIn/Ed Dunningham Nick Pemberton LinkedIn/Nick Pemberton Chris Room LinkedIn/Chris Room Allsop LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube Instagram 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.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

January 21, 202641 min

An informed view of the property auction market as we head into 2026

2025 was a year that ended with one of the biggest residential auctions of all time, raising £77M and a long awaited cut to interest rates – this is typically the catalyst that the commercial market needs to drive demand. As we review last year we also make our informed predictions of what 2026 holds. Both Auctioneers discuss the different forces driving the buyers and sellers, with a significant increase in Housing Associations and REITS selling last year, which is likely to continue and some new overseas buyers buying in to commercial assets for the first time. Is that a turning point in the market? There is a lot to cover. “So much is moving in the wider Residential market”, says Seb Verity who reflects on his normal wide range of topics from the impact of rising obsolescence in all its forms, to what is holding back the Government’s new build targets. The entire panel conclude the episode with their thoughts on how they would invest £5m in their markets and why.

December 11, 202514 min

The Impact of Rates Multipliers on Rates Bills

In this episode of Allsop's PropChat, valuation partner Ed Dunningham hosts a discussion with John Banbury and Ryan Stanton - experts from the Business Rates Team. The conversation begins with a brief update of the impact of the Budget. Listeners can expect expert insights into the effect of the new multipliers and Rateable Values on business rates liabilities and how they may in turn create opportunities in the investment market. Follow Allsop and our speakers Ed Dunningham, John Banbury and Ryan Stanton on social media. Ed Dunningham LinkedIn/Ed Dunningham John Banbury LinkedIn/John Banbury Ryan Stanton LinkedIn/Ryan Stanton Allsop LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube Instagram 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.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

December 2, 202532 min

Harkalm - from Dealer to Developer in 20 years

George, Adam and Ben explore the story of this progress, the key moments, their most memorable auction purchase and several hints and tips for active investors in today’s market, where opportunities remain to be taken. Whilst the team of 30 is still active in the auction sector, their appetite for deals spreads further afield. Harkalm are typically investing £60-£70m annually into 30 or so mostly vacant properties to re position to clients and occupiers needs across several sectors. Having started on the High Street with national bookmakers like Coral, they work across many sectors from convenience stores and nurseries, now including drive through developments and a new and interesting expertise providing Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools. All of their experience is focussed on creating institutional grade investment property to hold or trade on to a very receptive Private Investor market. Following some advice from a business coach who said “you can’t run a supermarket or cornershop practices” they have captured the process for themselves. The market knowledge which they have leveraged so well over the years has now been integrated in their own in house “dating site” for buildings and tenants with the help of specialist data scientist working in house. To close we ask how each of them would invest a £5m windfall in today’s market, for themselves and secondly for a passive investor seeking safe income and wealth preservation. Get in touch or follow Allsop or our speakers George Walker, Adam Harvey and Ben Sarner. George Walker george.walker@allsop.co.uk LinkedIn/George Walker Adam Harvey aharvey@harkalm.com LinkedIn/Adam Harvey Ben Sarner bsarner@harkalm.com LinkedIn/Ben Sarner Allsop LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube Instagram 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.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