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Earth, wind and fire: financing smarter, sustainable homes

We look at three areas of new technology that are designed to create a cleaner, greener future in the housing sector.  
By Dapo Ogunbiyi

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Cinemas: so much more than a room with a Vue

Could new disruptors undermine the long-standing investment appeal of cinemas?;
By Matt Soffair

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It’s a flying shame: what climate risk means for aviation

Rising awareness of the impact of flights on the environment has important implications for investors in the aviation industry.;
By Nick Fisher

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Working out the UK's obesity crisis

Despite the high prevalence of obesity in the UK, the value of Britain’s gym market continues to grow. As these trends show no sign of abating, can the real estate sector put greater emphasis on wellbeing in retail and leisure to help get local communities more active?;
By Matt Soffair

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The history of UK housing is not what you think

Roll back the clock far enough and the majority of the population rented, not owned, the homes they lived in. As the mix of tenures shifts in composition once again, what can the history of housing tell us about the future?  ;
By Eleanor Jukes

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Are reports of PFI's death greatly exaggerated?

In the 2018 budget, the government announced it would stop using private finance initiative (PFI) structures to fund future UK infrastructure projects. News articles on the death of the unloved financing scheme promptly ensued. But the devil, as always, is in the detail.;
By Marija Simpraga

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The rise and rise of co-working

The rise of co-working is creating structural change in the office industry. This is threatening some landlords' model of institutional leasing on inflexible terms, but is provoking a response from others who are embracing this change.;
By Bill Page

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The future of leisure

What is the long-term future of leisure, and how are the ambitions of leisure businesses likely to develop? How should property owners respond and how can the wider physical environment help create a future-proof location? Read on to find out!
By Eleanor Jukes

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Lasting consequences of the Morandi bridge disaster

On 14 August 2018, Italy was struck by a terrible tragedy, when the Morandi bridge in Genoa collapsed, killing dozens. There are important considerations for the funding of ageing infrastructure across Europe.
By James Odemuyiwa

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Bricks versus clicks: when fintech meets real estate

Are you visiting your bank branch more or less often than five years ago? Let me guess – it’s less. But what’s driving this trend?;
By Enrico Faccioli

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Property: moving on from the mainstream

Property investors are starting to increase allocations to alternative sectors in search of income resilience. Does this make sense?;
By Eleanor Jukes

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Local heroes: Picking winning property locations

Geography matters for real estate. Understanding why employment growth differs from one area to the next allows investors to focus on locations with better long-term potential.;
By Bill Page

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Retail property - Let the buyer beware

LGIM has long held the view that the UK retail sector is facing some severe headwinds. But that’s not to say there are no opportunities in the sector – it’s just important to be highly selective when making acquisitions.;
By Robin Martin

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Do MOOCs spell the end for student accommodation?

The cost of going to university in the UK has risen sharply; at £9,250 a year, tuition fees are more than three times the level of five years ago. Student accommodation costs, too, have moved higher; but is there an online solution on the horizon?;
By Robin Martin

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Owner pre-occupied?

When I first became an economist (don’t ask how many years ago!), the question I was most regularly asked by friends and family was: "when is a good time to buy a house?"  ;
By Hetal Mehta

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Better offices and the UK productivity gap

Are the conditions in your office helping you to work more effectively? Improving workplaces in Britain could lead to major gains in productivity, benefiting both the economy and real asset investors alike.;
By Bill Page

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