Property Industry Alliance Launches Best Practice Framework for a Responsible Real Estate Industry - download the full report here: https://t.co/Pz3A84LLNM
LATEST IPF RESEARCH: Property Ownership in a Flexible World. Explore the recent development and future prospects of the #flexiblespace market (FSM) from the perspective of the owner community. Download the short paper now: https://t.co/jG3YKysvKq #ipforumuk#offices#warehouses
IPF Chairman Graeme Rutter closes the conference - thank you to all our speakers, sponsors and delegates for attending. We hope you found the sessions useful and enjoyed your time! #IPForumUK
Karen Shackleton @Pension4Purpose: the UK population cares about how their pensions are invested and a growing percentage would like to see pension funds invested responsibly. #IPForumUK
Matthew Richardson @didobi_com: #populism and #protectionism may have a very negative effect on the real estate market. Real estate and infrastructure, being immovable, are more exposed than liquid asset classes. #IPForumUK
ING Bank N.V @ingnl took investors to see melting glaciers to demonstrate the need for sustainable investment in buildings and to encourage them to become #climate ambassadors. #IPForumUK
In the future companies will start to put their own "spin" on ESG, creating new transactions. What's important is to be transparent about your strategy and define the reasoning behind initiatives - David Willock @LBGplc
Andrew Antoniades @CBRE_UK: Local authority lending comprises short term loans for regeneration projects. Local authorities are more likely to take risks and can help open doors to commercial opportunities. #ipforumuk
Simon Ruck from Brookfield Properties: flexible work space or serviced offices is important to give people choices. However surveys show that 70% of workers prefer a dedicated desk. #IPForumUK
Kevin Beirne from Octopus Real Estate on #retirement communities: structural undersupply in UK will create market growth and opportunities for #investment#IPForumUK