Fisher German Talks

The government has introduced a new version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), aiming to accelerate housing delivery. But with new targets, greenbelt policies, and planning processes, how will these...

Is AI really coming for our jobs? With over 70% of businesses now integrating AI into their workflows, change is already here. But according to Jos Pink, AI isn't about replacing jobs: ‘it’s about making them more...

The interior of a home helps with the saleability of the property, arguably more than anything else. The interior design, especially of a new build, is hard to get right – but it’s vital. So how does the industry...

Traditional concrete solutions have long dominated the underground infrastructure industry, but growing environmental concerns and the need for innovation are driving change. In this episode of Fisher German Talks, Sam...

Short-term decision making has dominated economic, environmental and social governance in recent years. Economic decisions in particular have appeared to be made without proper long-term foresight. In this episode of...

In the four years since the COVID pandemic, we've seen huge changes in demand for office space, as well as a shift in expectations from employees. Companies are having to adapt to rapid evolution in how they plan...

As part of the Environmental Act of 2021, regions in the UK must adhere to the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, a plan for environmental conservation. Divided into 48 geographical sections, each LNRS will be tailored to...

Many of the buildings in the UK are classified legally as ‘listed’ – which means they’re legally protected due to their historic or architectural significance. Managing, preserving and improving these listed buildings...

The warehouse market, often referred to as the ‘shed market’, is well-known for being fairly traditional. Historically, leases operate on a minimum 5-year basis, but could all that be about to change? Is flexibility...

We last discussed Diversification on this podcast in November 2022, where we looked at the opportunities for landowners to add additional revenue streams to rural property. Inflation was then, and still is, creating a...

Matthew Allen and Richard Gadd are joined by Adam Saunby, Senior Associate at Forsters LLP, to analyse the rural property market.Economic uncertainties and inflation pressures are causing a cautious start to the year...

Featuring Philip Nell, Director of Property & Investment at Birmingham City Council, and Dav Bansal from Howells architects, the third and final episode in the series explores the ambitious "Big City Plan" for...

In this episode, we look at Birmingham as a city in 2023. What’s happening right now, that’s shaping it as a cultural and business hub? Who are the influential people driving the evolution of the city? Stuart Flint...

Fisher German has landed in the centre of Birmingham. To celebrate, we’re shining a spotlight on the people who have shaped this city’s past, present and future. In the first of three special podcast episodes, Nicola...

The UK has net zero targets fast approaching. The government is investing tens of billions of pounds over the next decade in infrastructure, but there will be knock-on impacts to country-wide networks. Some are gearing...