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My generation grew up with the US as the global hegemony. They’ve had the largest army, the newest technologies, the most famous brands, the reserve currency and simply the most influence in the world. Since most people alive have lived in a US-dominated world, it’s...
...but is it misplaced? The last few weeks have seen property industry publications full of the predictions of “experts” and industry “leaders” setting out their views on the forthcoming year. In the main these are optimistic (as always) and (as always) nearly always...
According to a 2024 global survey by the Digital Educational Council, 86% of students now enlist the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their studies with approximately 54% utilising it on a weekly basis. Love, loathe or fear it, AI is here to stay and part of...
Having recently survived the nerve-wracking Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) interview, I can attest to the anxiety that accompanies the fear of making mistakes. In an era where social media continually highlights successes, I had begun to perceive even...
When people ask what I do for a living, my response, “I’m a commercial surveyor,” often elicits a nod of understanding, quickly followed by, “Oh, so you’re an estate agent…. I don’t like estate agents.” It’s a common misconception, but one that highlights a broader issue of public perception
As the Communications Manager at The Academy of Real Assets, I have the privilege of coordinating its National Essay Competition. This annual event is a cornerstone of our efforts to increase socioeconomic diversity in the real estate sector.
There is a whopping great elephant in the room when it comes to solving the climate and biodiversity crises: the simple question of “who’s going to pay for it?” Of course, in the long run, when our houses are flooded, our forests burnt and our supermarkets shelves...
The UK estate agency sector plays a crucial role in the housing market, facilitating property transactions and helping individuals find homes. However, the industry has long faced criticism for a lack of regulation, with advocates citing issues such as unethical...
Following a recent teaching excursion to Riyadh, the Undercover Academic reports back on ambitious and exciting property-related initiatives happening in the Kingdom. We don’t hear much about the property market or the many new or planned developments in Saudi...
Falling pupil numbers Urban areas across the United Kingdom are facing a significant decline in the number of pupils. Research by the National Foundation for Educational Research reveals that state primary schools in London have experienced a 6.8% drop in roles...
If you live in West London, you probably know the drill by now. You check your route in the morning, hoping that, just maybe, your journey might be slightly less torturous than the previous day. But no. With Hammersmith already undergoing maintenance that...
Recently, near where I live in South East London, the local retail park has finally closed its doors for its final time. A mix of 2000s nostalgia, Surrey Quays Leisure Park contained a Hollywood Bowl, an Odeon cinema, a Pizza Hut and Frankie & Benny’s. The large...
Young people care about housing. The housing crisis, which has become a worldwide phenomenon, has consistently been one of the top issues that matter for young voters, and unsurprisingly, we’ve witnessed politicians pander to millennials and Gen Zs alike, with new...