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Richard Gawthorpe of the Norse Group argues that facing a new reality of financial pressure and reorganisation, local authorities must shift their mindset from viewing public estates as liabilities to seeing them as engines of fiscal resilience and growth. He advocates for bold leadership, strategic repurposing (like converting offices to housing), and using innovative financing tools like joint ventures to generate revenue while retaining strategic control.

Kevin Joyce explores the unexpected opportunities for UK property investment arising from global tariff trade wars. He discusses how investor sentiment is shifting away from volatile markets, potentially positioning the UK as an attractive destination for new inward investment through strategic alliances, joint ventures, and mergers.