Explore the value of Commercial Real Estate within the UK Government’s Levelling-up agenda

Over £60 billion in GVA. Over £15 billion in tax revenue. Over 1 million people employed. The UK’s Commercial Real Estate sector is vital, impactful and far-reaching, yet has the ability to go even further and power the UK Government’s Levelling-up agenda.
In this session the panel explore the latest opportunities and headwinds, as well as what actions can be undertaken to drive Commercial Real Estate forwards. They discus how cities and towns can successfully compete on an international stage and showcase Commercial Real Estate as a crucial vehicle for people, places and prosperity.
The Panel was as follows:
Moderator:
Dr Megan Walters FRICS, Global Head of Research, Allianz Real Estate
Panellists:
Jill Skidmore, Real Estate Transactions Director, Global Workplace Solutions, Coca Cola
Cathy Reynolds, Director City Regeneration & Development, Belfast City Council
Chris Perkins, Head of UK Capital Markets, M&G Real Estate
Jon Neale, Head of UK Research, JLL
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