Real Estate Insights, from Savills

Join host Guy Ruddle and guests Charlie Collins and Diana Thomson from Savills Planning, and Philip Barnes, advisor to the Planning and Development divisions at Savills, as they discuss the draft National Planning Policy Framework (published in December 2025) and how it aims to address housing delivery across England, but also the capital too. This podcast discusses the significance of some of the changes, including viability, settlement boundaries and the grey belt; as well as how this all relates to the new London Plan.

In 2025, Savills Impacts thought leadership programme is themed around Adapt, because, now more than ever, it is time for the real estate sector to adapt if it is to thrive. In this second episode of a two-part series, we look at how geopolitical trends in investment, technology and the climate crisis are shifting priorities. Katy Dean, Savills Head of Research and Consultancy for Australia; Simon Smith, Regional Head of Research for Asia Pacific; and Paul Tostevin, Head of Savills World Research, join Guy Ruddle to discuss where and what assets global capital is currently being deployed into. They also explore the risks and opportunities AI and climate challenges present, and how strategies to address these differ globally. For more insights and content unpacking the future of global real estate explore impacts content here.

In 2025, Savills Impacts thought leadership programme is themed around Adapt, because, now more than ever, it is time for the real estate sector to adapt if it is to thrive. In episode one of our two-part series, we look at how recent changes in the flows of wealth and talent are impacting individuals and real estate occupiers in different regions. Rachael Kennerley, Director of Research and Advisory for the Middle East; Arvind Nandan, Managing Director of Research and Consultancy for India and Kelcie Sellers, Associate Director of Savills World Research join Guy Ruddle to explore how likely these trends are to become permanent, the new hotspots for living and working, and how occupiers are adapting their strategies to talent shortages and advances in technology. For more insights and content unpacking the future of global real estate, explore Impacts content here. Part 2, examining some of the largest macroeconomic and geopolitical trends around investment, technology and climate change, will be published shortly.

Join Guy Ruddle for the fifth and final episode in the third Savills Earth podcast series. In this special Next Gen episode, Georgios Askounis (Director, Savills Earth Advisory) steps in for regular co-host Marylis Ramos and is joined by Olivia Sutcliffe (Associate Director, Social Value), Aidan Richardson (Associate, Impact Assessment), and Luisa Mostarda (Associate, Energy, Renewables and Infrastructure). Together, they explore the power of collaboration in driving meaningful and lasting impact. From what we measure to the outcomes we create, this episode dives into why working together is essential for shaping a more sustainable future.

Join Guy Ruddle alongside Stephen Toal, UK Head of Retail & Leisure Insights, Jenny Banks, Director in the Leeds Property Management team, and guest Amanda Argent, Retail Director at Baird Group, owners of Suits Direct on the latest episode of Real Estate Insights. For years, outlet retail was seen as a secondary option, a place for brands to offload end-of-line stock or for bargain hunters to pick up last season’s leftovers. Today, that perception is outdated. In this episode we explore how as retail continues to evolve, the outlet sector’s blend of flexibility, strategic value and consumer appeal ensures it’s not just surviving, but thriving.

Join Guy Ruddle and Marylis Ramos, Director of Savills Earth Advisory Services, alongside Nick Green, Head of Savills Energy, Infrastructure and Renewables, Harry Ramsey, Associate, Savills Planning and Rosie Vetter, Head of Development at VOLTALIA UK, in the fourth episode of the third Savills Earth podcast series. In this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving landscape of the UK’s renewable energy market as it charges toward the Clean Power 2030 target. With the government aiming for a fully decarbonised electricity system by the end of the decade, we unpack the major reforms shaping the sector. Will they unlock the full potential of wind, solar and storage or could uncertainty and investor risk slow progress when momentum is needed most?

Join Guy Ruddle and Marylis Ramos, Director of Savills Earth Advisory Services, alongside Eve Farrugia, Associate, Savills Earth Sustainable Design team, Joey Aoun, Net Zero and Sustainability Lead at Savills Investment Management and Faisal Butt, Managing Partner and Founder of Pi Labs, a London-based venture capital firm in the third episode of the third Savills Earth podcast series. This episode highlights how data and technology can be leveraged to achieve more sustainable outcomes for the property sector. We delve into the power of advanced analytics, IoT, and AI in driving sustainability and explore examples of how these technologies are being used to optimise energy consumption, reduce carbon footprints, and enhance efficiency discussing the future potential of tech driven sustainability solutions.

This is the second podcast in our third Savills Earth series. Join Guy Ruddle and Marylis Ramos alongside Andrew Buroni, Director, Environmental Planning & Infrastructure, Vinita Duhme, Director, Urban Design, and guest, Matthew Morgan, Director and co-founder of the Quality of Life Foundation, as they explore the critical importance of integrating health and education considerations into planning and development practices. The experts share insights on the benefits of holistic placemaking to shape healthier, better educated communities.

Join host Guy Ruddle and guests Michael Maguire, Adam Mirley and Sophie Rosier from Savills Mixed Use Development team as they discuss the pivotal role mixed use development plays in shaping urban centres and their communities. This podcast puts the cities of Birmingham, London and Manchester under the microscope and explores the challenges and solutions required in these cities through the lens of mixed use development.

Join host Guy Ruddle and guests Patrick Moseley, Nick Matthews, and Emily Williams from Savills Development, Planning, and Research teams as they delve into England's housing crisis. Building on a previous discussion about London's housing targets, this podcast broadens the scope to a national level. From unlocking large sites to the implementation of the new National Planning Policy Framework, this episode explores the challenges and solutions required to address England's housing needs.

Join Guy Ruddle and Marylis Ramos, Director of Savills Earth Advisory Services, alongside Robert Godfrey, Head of Investment Strategy & Asset Management, Joe Dance, Savills Strategic Ecologist and Paul Tostevin, Head of World Research in the first episode of the third Savills Earth podcast series. This episode delves into the interdependencies and interconnectedness of rural and urban environments. We explore the significance of multifunctional land use, recent policy developments and global perspectives. Drawing on our research, we also look at how various cities around the world are addressing these challenges and opportunities.

In this annual podcast episode, Savills heads of commercial, residential, and rural research discuss their outlook for UK property this year. Lucian Cook, Kelly Hewson-Fisher, and Mat Oakley join Guy Ruddle in the studio to discuss if the markets are, so far, behaving how they predicted, the impact of Government policy changes, and how the global economic outlook and geopolitical environment may affect UK investor confidence.

Savills office sector experts discuss why there is divergent sentiment across occupational and investment markets. With most major UK office markets having no new buildings coming on stream in the next three years, how will businesses position themselves as the economy improves? Office rental growth continues to be strong across the quality spectrum, so is there a better time to kick-start the development cycle? And with some investors hesitant to dip their toes back in, will the returns be compelling enough to convince others? Join Guy Ruddle and guests James Evans, James Emans, and Holly Purvis in the studio to as they discuss what’s going on.

Now in its eighth year, the annual Future Space report canvased the opinions of more than 330 occupiers, investors and developers about what we might expect from the industrial & logistics market in 2025 and beyond. Join Guy Ruddle and guests: head of Savills national industrial & logistics team, Toby Green, head of Tritax Big Box’s Manchester office, David Travis, and CEO of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), Clare Bottle, as they unpick the responses from this year’s survey. Looking at everything from overall sentiment, to the key drivers of demand for logistics real estate in 2025, along with how ESG, AI and automation are all set to impact the sector.

Matt Richards, Sophie Rosier and Katy Warrick from Savills Planning, Mixed Use, and Research teams join host Guy Ruddle to discuss a major topic, London’s housing crisis. The team raises some of the challenges the Labour government is facing to meet housing targets, including existing market pressures and the availability of sites for development. Do we have the solutions to deliver the number of homes needed? Savills experts seek to give you the answers we’ve all been wondering, and more.

The removal of both VAT relief on school fees, and potentially also business rate relief, has added to the financial challenges facing many UK private and independent schools. In response, Headteachers and their teams may be looking to their buildings and wider estates to save or raise capital. Olivia Haslam, co-Chair of Savills Education group; David Collier, Director in Leisure, Tourism & Events; and David Parker, Head of Rating, run through the processes and pitfalls institutions should be aware of as they look to make the most of their estate while safeguarding their core school functions, and discuss what opportunities there may be to raise additional capital from buildings and land via events and other activities.

Join Guy Ruddle as he hosts a discussion with Savills experts: Catherine Barnard, Associate Director in Out of Town Retail Agency; Sam Arrowsmith, Director in Out of Town Retail Research; and Ella Dryden-Peck, Associate Director in UK Investment. Together, they explore the factors driving the resilience of the out of town retail warehouse market. Despite a decline in new store openings, the reduced take-up isn't a sign of waning retailer interest – it’s a reflection of limited supply. With competition for space intensifying, they ask: who is securing space, and will this level of demand be sustained? Savills experts will address these questions and more.

As the real estate world reaches an inflection point, Paul Tostevin and Kelcie Sellers from Savills World Research; Simon Smith, head of research for Savills Asia Pacific; and Rick Schuham, CEO of Savills Global Occupier Services, based in Denver, debate the opportunities that may be emerging around the globe. From Asian cities benefitting from a ‘demographic dividend’ to global infrastructure and energy investment, and new ways of working and talent hotspots, a number of real estate opportunities will be available for investors, developers and occupiers as several major macro global trends culminate.

Despite the headwinds facing luxury spend, real estate remains a key battleground for luxury brands. Join Guy Ruddle and guests: Savills retail experts Marie Hickey, Anthony Selwyn and Nick Bradstreet, as well as the head of London bureau for Women's Wear Daily Samantha Conti, as they put global luxury retail under a magnify glass and delve into the trends that are shaping the landscape. Which global markets are moving up the agenda for international luxury brands? Exploring the findings from the latest Savills report 'Global Luxury Retail 2024 Outlook', the episode highlights the centrality of consumer needs, and how luxury brands are tapping into both existing and future affluence, particularly in China and the Middle East.

For generations many rural businesses have actively engaged in providing social value for their local communities but without talking about their contributions. However, this is changing with farms and estates beginning to recognise the importance of talking about what they are doing and why. Join Guy Ruddle and guests Kelly Hewson-Fisher, Michael Blake and Sarah Butler as they discuss what rural businesses are already doing, what to expect in the future and what’s driving the evolution in social value.