London comes under the spotlight at two highly anticipated MIPIM panel debates that will be broadcast live from Cannes.
Where would London be without Asia? And, is the capital a Launch pad for investors eyeing up the European continent?
Estates Gazette has invited some of property’s most influential players to answer these questions in two events from MIPIM on Wednesday and Thursday.
Listen in or contribute to the debates from the comfort of your desk to take part in one of the biggest combined live and online audience events the industry has ever seen.
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Also, join the conversation on Twitter by following @EstatesGazette and using the hashtag #AskEG.
Both debates will be chaired by EG editor Damian Wild.
London: Gateway to Europe
Wednesday, 13th March, 10.30 CET (9.30 GMT) from the London Pavilion, MIPIM
London’s stock has soared on the international stage in recent years. More often than not the city is international investors’ first port of call when considering investing in European real estate. But is its supremacy assured? How much of a risk is the uncertain economic environment in the UK? And what can developers and advisers do to ensure inward investment continues to flow the capital’s way.
Speakers:
· David Marks, CEO of Brockton Capital and incoming president of the British Property Federation
· James Petit, MD – head of UK and Ireland, Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management (formerly RREEF)
· John Slade, CEO, BNP Paribas Real Estate UK
· Becky Worthington, CEO, Lodestone Capital.
London: Capital of Asia?
Thursday, 14th March, 10.00 CET (9.00 GMT) from the London Pavilion, MIPIM
Asian money has flooded into commercial and residential property in London in recent years – from flats on the South Bank to trophy office buildings in the City. Where exactly is the money coming from? How can the capital ensure it remains an attractive place to live, study, work and invest? And how can the property industry help ward off macro-economic threats to the London’s pull?
Speakers:
· Howard Dawber, strategic advisor, Canary Wharf Group
· Tony Pidgley CBE, chairman, Berkeley Group
· Mark Ridley, Chairman and Chief Executive, Savills UK
· Bruce Ritchie, Chief Executive, Residential Land
· Gary Yardley, investment director, Capital & Counties.
rebecca.kent@estatesgazette.com
