The Return: Property & Investment Podcast

Send us a TextLater Living with Nick Sanderson, Founder and CEO of Audley Group, a leading retirement village provider in the UK and Chair of industry body ARCO.In Anna's words:For years, we work towards retirement. In the UK, the average retirement now lasts 20 years… But what actually happens when you retire?I quizzed Nick Sanderson, Founder and CEO of Audley Group, a leading retirement village provider in the UK and Chair of industry body ARCO on retirement living, with highlights including:The difference between care homes, retirement homes and staying at home, and why the fear of care home living keeps most people at home for too longThe huge supply shortage - in the context of a growing population aged 65+, predicted to increase to 17.8 million people over the next 30 years!The investment case for retirement living, record sector growth to £1.3bn investment in 2021, and what is expected nextListen in via the link below.Guest website: https://www.audleygroup.com/Host website: https://www.annaclareharper.comHost LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/

Send us a TextWhen to change (last in the mini-series!) with Victoria Hall, leadership consultant at YSC and Anna Clare HarperFor the last episode in this pod mini-series on life and legacy with the wonderful Victoria Hall, it seemed fitting to talk about the ‘art of changing’.Victoria is a Leadership Consultant whose career has ranged from Operational Due Diligence at the UK’s largest private pension fund, to assessing C-Suite executives for major corporates and private equity firms. She’s super smart, with a first in Land Economy from Cambridge, where we met, and an MSC in psychology.Her mid-covid cancer diagnosis has given her a unique perspective on what is really important in life, and for our legacies, and I think this episode of the pod is a great example.In this final episode in the mini series, we covered changes - from relationships to investment opportunities, bad habits to jobs - with gems from Seth Godin’s The Dip through to the Explore/Exploit trade-off and using weighted pros and cons.Resources:https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/campaigning/never-too-young/Instagram: @viva_vickshttps://www.annaclareharper.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/https://www.spi.capital

Send us a TextWork life balance and early retirement with Victoria Hall, leadership consultant at YSC and Anna Clare HarperIn Anna's words:What’s the right work life balance and how do you get it?How can property investment be used to improve work life balance and make it easier to retire comfortably?When should you plan to retire, and how can you retire early (FIRE)?The wonderful Victoria Hall joined me again on the podcast for our mini series on life and legacy - beyond the normal property and investment focus.Victoria is a Leadership Consultant at YSC whose career has ranged from Operational Due Diligence at the UK’s largest private pension fund, to assessing C-Suite executives for major corporates and private equity firms. She’s super smart, with a first in Land Economy from Cambridge, where we met, and an MSC in psychology.Her mid-covid cancer diagnosis has given her a unique perspective on what is really important in life, and for our legacies, and I think this episode of the pod is a great example.Resources:https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/campaigning/never-too-young/Instagram: @viva_vickshttps://www.annaclareharper.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/https://www.spi.capital

Send us a TextShould, would, could…Have kids? with Victoria Hall, leadership consultant at YSC and Anna Clare HarperIn Anna's words:Why are so many people now questioning the traditional idea of having children?What’s the investment case for starting a family - the costs, benefits and alternatives?When and how should, could or would you get started, if it’s something you want to do?The wonderful Victoria Hall joined me again on the podcast for our mini series on life and legacy - beyond the normal property and investment focus.Victoria is a Leadership Consultant at @YSC whose career has ranged from Operational Due Diligence at the UK’s largest private pension fund, to assessing C-Suite executives for major corporates and private equity firms. She’s super smart, with a first in Land Economy from Cambridge, where we met, and an MSC in psychology.Her mid-covid cancer diagnosis has given her a unique perspective on what is really important in life, and for our legacies, and I think this pod episode is a great example.Resources:https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/campaigning/never-too-young/Instagram: @viva_vickshttps://www.annaclareharper.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/https://www.spi.capital

Send us a TextLife-threatening illnesses and major life changes with Victoria Hall, leadership consultant at YSC and Anna Clare HarperIn Anna's words:How does a life-threatening illness like cancer affect your ability to live and your legacy?How do you cope with major life changes that totally redefine your day to day, and your future?Not exactly Christmassy questions, but important!So proud of the wonderful Victoria Hall for sharing her perspectives on these important questions and more on our Christmas episode - the first in a mini series on the non-financial aspects of life and legacy that are so important to us all.Victoria is a Leadership Consultant at @YSC whose career has ranged from Operational Due Diligence at the UK’s largest private pension fund, to assessing C-Suite executives for major corporates and private equity firms. She’s super smart, with a first in Land Economy from Cambridge, where we met, and an MSC in psychology. So she knows a lot of about investing and about how people think....and, due to a mid-covid stage 3 cancer diagnosis, she also now knows a huge amount about what is really important in life, and for our legacies.Resources:https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/campaigning/never-too-young/Instagram: @viva_vicks https://www.annaclareharper.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/https://www.spi.capital

Send us a TextHow energy efficiency affects property prices with University of Cambridge Professor Franz Fuerst and Anna Clare HarperIn Anna's words:I had the honour of chatting to leading green real estate economics expert, University of Cambridge Professor Franz Fuerst about the price of climate change.We covered his fascinating research and topics such as:The house price impact of a low EPC ratingWhether climate risk actually affects property pricesProperty as the biggest source of carbon emissionsResourceshttps://www.landecon.cam.ac.uk/directory/dr-franz-fuersthttps://annaclareharper.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/https://spi.capital

Send us a TextBook Launch Special! Building a Legacy with Damien Fogg, CIO at residential consultancy SPI Capital, and Anna Clare HarperIn Anna's words:Today’s the day! What day? 99p book launch day!If you’re thinking about growing a property portfolio for the future or to pass on to your children, get your copy now because, did I mention, it’s just 99p (absolute steal) for today only…So, this week’s top tip is to do that, and leave a review, and let us know you’ve left a review by emailing book@spi.capital as we’re giving 3 x the amount you paid, to Jimmy’s in Cambridge - a brilliant homeless charity in the city we wrote the book.Also in this episode:The difference between day to day and strategic portfolio managementThe problem(s) with self-managing your portfolio, and how to overcome themKey focus areas for strategically managing your portfolio.Resources:Get your copy of the book herehttps://www.annaclareharper.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharperhttps://www.spi.capital

Send us a TextBuild to Rent with Alexandra Notay, Placemaking & Investment Director at PfP Capital, fund manager for one the largest property management and regeneration companies in the UK, and Anna Clare HarperIn Anna's words:Delighted to chat with Alexandra Notay, internationally recognised expert on Build to Rent, placemaking and sustainable urban development and  Placemaking & Investment Director at PfP Capital, fund manager for one the largest property management and regeneration companies in the UK.Alex has published and edited over 30 books and reports on real estate, been recognised as one of BISNOW’s women leading real estate, and has 7 non-exec roles at leading real estate organisations.We covered:What Build to Rent is, and why major pension funds find it so attractiveWhat investors of all scales can learn from the Build to Rent sectorHow to tackle the challenge of environmental performance in UK residential propertyTune in via the link below.Resources:https://www.annaclareharper.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/https://www.spi.capital

Send us a TextI had the honour of interviewing the host of much-loved TV show, Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords, Founder of Landlord Action and policy advisor Paul Shaplina for the podcast.We covered the truth about evictions, and the MASSIVE policy changes that are coming for landlords.Resources:Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulshamplina/Guest Websites:www.landlordaction.co.ukwww.hamiltonfraser.co.ukwww.paulshamplina.tvHost LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/Host Website: spi.capital & annaclareharper.com

Send us a TextThere’s a huge amount of capital coming into the ‘beds’ sector from major global institutions, catalysed further by Covid-19.But there are still huge differences between how private individuals approach investing vs how big funds approach it.I had the chance to quiz Paddy Allen, Head of Operational Capital Markets at leading international property business, Colliers, on topics including: The strategic outlook for operators and investors in UK real estate - from PRS to hotels The biggest opportunities and risks in the rental sector The most exciting technologies in real estateResources Guest Website: https://www.colliers.com/en-gbGuest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddy-allen-69035615/Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/Host Website: spi.capital & annaclareharper.com