IPIN Global - Property Industry Insights

Discussion hosted by Eric Jafari (IPIN Global) about the apparent return of bank liquidity, how it has returned, the availability and/or lack of in different parts of the world as well as the impact on the Eurozone. Also, changes to Basel III and shadow-banking and, perhaps most importantly – is this new found liquidity here to stay? Featured Guests: Merzak Kaddour - Clydesdale Bank Edward Horn Smith - Arc & Co Andrew Fowler - Union Hanover

Eric Jafari (IPIN Global) hosts a discussion covering the "wealth gap" looking at how the rich/poor divide has changed economically over the last few decades with guests Merzak Kaddour - Clydesdale Bank, Edward Horn Smith - Arc & Co and Andrew Fowler - Union Hanover. Topics Covered: The rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer – is it real? If so, what's happening in different parts of the world? How is the "middle" performing? How has the "gap" changed over the years? Is it only ever in one direction? What does this mean to the average home owner? What impact and changes have occurred with respect to the hospitality and leisure industry?  

Eric Jafari (IPIN Global) hosts a discussion on protecting a property development investment by understanding in more detail some of the key roles and what responsibilities they hold – specifically the Development Manager, Project Manager and the Quantity Surveyor. Guests include: Adi Hodzic (Starboard Hotels) Adam Mursal (Tower 8) Ian Eggers (Rise)

Eric Jafari (IPIN Global) hosts a discussion on "How to Deliver a Successful Development Project" with industry leaders Andrew Fowler (Union Hanover), Adi Hodzic (Starboard Hotels), Adam Mursal (Tower 8) and Andrew Southern (Southern Grove).Topics include: What does it take to be a successful property developer? Defining which roles and responsibilities are down to the developer and how they can be managed Good vs Bad - What are the main differences? What makes a strong development team? Time, vision and funding are all key parts of successful property development, but what  are the other essential points that are often missed by newcomers to the industry?

Eric Jafari questions 3 leading UK property developers for their opinions on the most important aspects of property investment markets in London. London has seen extensive market activity and growth - which sectors are benefiting most and why? With London as a whole largely regarded as being expensive - Which parts of London still represent value for the investor and why?  Can the growth in London continue? if so, how, why, where and which property types will see the gains? Crossrail - Where can the largest gains in property be made? Hotels and East London - How will the market demography change? Which hotel brands are the movers shakers?

An overview of the performance of the UK Serviced Apartments Markets sector compared to the hotel industry as a whole, with contribution from Richard Gaunt (Director at GVA Management Consultancy) and Peter Haigh (Partner at Gerald Eve Chartered Surveyors) and chaired by Eric Jafari (IPIN Global and BridgePoint Ventures)

A podcast examining the property investment credentials of Aberdeen, with insight provided by Richard Gaunt (Director at GVA Management Consultancy) and Peter Haigh (Partner at Gerald Eve Chartered Surveyors) and chaired by Eric Jafari (IPIN Global and BridgePoint Ventures).