Investment Insights by Select Property

by Select Property

Make better investments by staying up to date with the very latest UK property news, data and trends from a leading developer. With key insights from industry thought leaders, this podcast discusses all things UK property, keeping global investors informed and helping them to identify the best new opportunities.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • First-time property investor? Ask the expert

    First-time property investor? Ask the expert

    In the final episode of Season 2, we asked our very own Kim Jackson to take us through the property investment process, how to choose a property that stands out in the market, and discussing what is really means to be 'resident centric'.

  • The social value of property with Savills Earth

    The social value of property with Savills Earth

    When we think about the financial value of a property, there are reliable metrics we can use: price per square foot, sales price, and rental yield. But when it comes to the social value of a property - ‘the intangible S in ESG’ - how can this be measured? We interviewed Wesley Ankrah, Director of Social Value at Savills Earth, to find out. Wesley discusses the four pillars of social value, addressing the importance of building meaningful spaces that bring real value to residents, employees, and the local community. Listen to Savills Earth's full podcast to learn more about the topic.

  • UK property market update

    UK property market update

    As we approach the last quarter of the year, John Doyle, Head of New Homes at OnTheMarket, shares insight on the current state of the UK property market and top trends to expect in the future. John compares the highest performing UK cities for growth, discussing how key factors are shaping the residential market.

  • What makes a successful property investment?

    What makes a successful property investment?

    What are the key factors investors should consider before investing in residential property? What does it really mean to invest in a branded residence, and does that value convert to tangible investor returns?Playing a key role in Select Property's success since the business was founded in 2004, Giles Beswick shares his insights on what makes a successful property investment, helping investors navigate key decisions to generate the strongest long-term returns.

  • Why are people investing in Manchester?

    Why are people investing in Manchester?

    Recent research revealed that between 2004-2020, economic growth in Greater Manchester significantly exceeded every other UK city, including London. Responsible for setting development goals and encouraging investment in Manchester for almost two decades, we were honoured to speak to Sir Howard Bernstein about his initial vision for Manchester and to what extent that vision has been fulfilled. Sharing exclusive insights on how Manchester City Council re-calibrated Manchester's economic growth by playing to the city's strengths, Sir Howard tells the fascinating story of Manchester's journey as the Capital of the North.