PropCast

Blackstock Consulting

PropCast is a property podcast by Blackstock Consulting. PropCast covers issues across the whole of the real estate market; from finance and funding through to development and construction.

  • 38 minutes 16 seconds
    Ealing Council’s Economic Strategic Director on London's Housing Crisis, nightlife and why growth needs jobs

    In this week’s Propcast in partnership with Property Week, Andrew Teacher discusses with Peter George from Ealing Council about urban development. As Strategic Director for Economy and Sustainability, he oversees six departments spanning planning, housing delivery, economic growth, schools, leisure facilities and building control. He argues that the emphasis on economy is no accident.


    27 February 2026, 9:30 am
  • 26 minutes 26 seconds
    Atrato - Where private capital in real estate can profit and produce social good

    In this week’s Propcast in partnership with Property Week, Andrew Teacher discusses with Adrian D’Enrico of Atrato how Social Housing REIT has rebuilt confidence in specialised supported housing. The episode explores the sector’s turnaround, its measurable social impact, and how private capital can help address a 27,000-home shortfall if supported by clearer regulation and policy backing.

    20 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 31 minutes 32 seconds
    Building up, not out - Bloom’s ultra-urban logistics strategy

    Speaking on this week’s PropCast, in partnership with Property Week, Davies explains how Bloom was formed, why ultra-urban warehousing is fundamentally different from traditional last-mile logistics and why specialism matters more than ever in today’s higher-for-longer interest rate environment.

    13 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 39 minutes 8 seconds
    𝗥𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 - 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲

    In the latest PropCast in association with Property Week, Lee Coward, Head of European Investments at Oxford Properties, joins Andrew Teacher to discuss the redevelopment of the London Stock Exchange building, Oxford’s expansion across Europe and Australia, and what today’s capital markets really mean for real estate investors.

    6 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 33 minutes 56 seconds
    Where capital is going next: DTRE on living, life sciences and the power of data

    In the latest episode of PropCast Harry Glatman, Head of Alternative Capital Markets at DTRE and Matt Smith, Head of Science and Technology, join Lauder Teacher co-founder Andrew Teacher for a conversation on the direction of travel across real estate sub-sectors and the integral role of data in providing value-add advisory services.

    30 January 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 14 seconds
    A soft patch before the upswing? Berenberg’s Andrew Wishart on the UK economy, housing and why rates matter more than politics

    In this week's PropCast, in partnership with Property Week, Andrew Wishart, senior UK economist at Berenberg, talked through where the UK economy really stands, what the next 12–24 months might look like, and what all of this means for real estate investors, developers and occupiers.

    21 January 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 24 minutes 22 seconds
    War for talent critical to success in hyper-competitive marketplace - Odgers tells PropCast

    A tighter fundraising environment, stickier inflation and higher interest rates continue to muffle capital flows but against that backdrop, higher performing companies are those able to attract and retain the best talent, Nick Hammond tells Andrew Teacher.

    9 January 2026, 8:00 am
  • 44 minutes 2 seconds
    NTT Data’s artificial intelligence guru Bill Wilson on separating AI theatrics from real value creation

    On this week’s PropCast in partnership with Property Week, Bill Wilson, head of applied artificial intelligence at NTT Data, joins Lauder Teacher’s founding partner Andrew Teacher to explore how AI can help businesses scale by unlocking the untapped value in the real estate sector’s vast datasets.

    14 November 2025, 7:00 am
  • 46 minutes 14 seconds
    John Slade recounts the deals that defined London’s boom years – and why the city always bounces back

    In the latest episode of PropCast in partnership with Property Week, hosted by Lauder Teacher co-founder Andrew Teacher, dealmaking veteran John Slade – who has witnessed the London market’s many booms and busts – speaks candidly about timing, client relationships, and why the capital remains the world’s foremost real estate destination.

    7 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 45 minutes 24 seconds
    Octopus Capital’s Ed Clough on the investment thesis bridging later living and renewable energy

    On this week’s PropCast, Octopus Capital’s head of real estate, Ed Clough, joins Lauder Teacher’s founding partner Andrew Teacher to discuss how Octopus is harnessing its cross-sector investment strategy to scale living, care and renewable energy assets across the UK and Europe, while using its strong track record to build trusted partnerships with global investors.

    24 October 2025, 7:00 am
  • 38 minutes 36 seconds
    Melissa Murphy KC's journey from pirate radio to planning

    In this week’s PropCast, in partnership with Property Week, Andrew Teacher speaks with Melissa Murphy KC about her unconventional journey from prosecuting pirate radio DJs to becoming one of the UK’s leading planning barristers. Murphy shares insights on affordable housing, compulsory purchase powers, and heritage protection — all while reflecting on how curiosity, conviction and balance have shaped her remarkable career.

    17 October 2025, 7:00 am
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