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According to provisional estimates by Defra, the UK imported £61 billion of food, feed and drink products in 2023. Countries that are net exporters of food, feed and drink often enjoy comparative advantages in food production. Thus, comparative advantage can be understood at the macro level by tracking trade flows in food products. Examining the countries from which the UK imports food can provide a deeper understanding of drivers of global farmland values. 🌾📈 Learn more in the latest Spotlight research from Savills Rural: http://savi.li/6041mQ5NX Jonathan Griffiths | Nicola Buckingham #GlobalFarmland #Agriculture

EXPO REAL 2024 is here! Visit the Savills team at ➡️ booth A1.230 Day one of three in 📍 Munich to connect and answer these questions: 🟨 What are the latest developments in the industry? 🟨 What does the future look like? 🟨 What innovations are there and what role do sustainability and digitalisation play in this? ... and more! "Expo is a great time for the industry to get together as the general consensus is that the market has reached the bottom of the cycle and there are real opportunities to invest again." Comments James Sparrow, CEO Savills UK & EMEA, reflecting on the week ahead. Stay tuned all week for event insights 💬 http://savi.li/6042mQ9G2 Savills Deutschland | EXPO REAL (Messe München) #EXPOREAL

According to Savills latest research, European real estate investment volumes are forecast to reach approximately €37.1 billion in Q3 2024, a 15% increase on Q3 2023 figures ➡ http://savi.li/6046mQ9UA James Burke, Director, Global Cross Border Investment at Savills, says: “The European real estate market is showing signs of increasing activity, particularly since the return from the summer break. A key boost came on 12 September, when the European Central Bank decided to cut interest rates for a second time, which positively impacted market sentiment across the Eurozone. Since then, investor interest has been growing, supported by improving pricing conditions and an increasing number of assets coming to market.” Lydia Brissy #realestateinvestment

“𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬” is an invitation to take part in shaping how stories are told, ensuring voices are heard, experiences are acknowledged and contributions are celebrated. For #BlackHistoryMonth, Savills partnered with British Land and Landsec for an event at our 📍 London headquarters - showcasing spoken word, music, food and conversation to provide a unique opportunity for clients and colleagues to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the black community. A fantastic night produced and hosted by ‘BMT Proud To Be’! Thank you to: 👥 All who were able to attend 🤝 Our teams who brought the event together 🎉 The performers who shared their experiences and talents

🤝 Team building has been on the agenda of our UK offices throughout September with activities including go karting, boot camp and litter picking. 🏎 The Marlow Office put the pedal to the metal for charity go-kart race The Gravity Grand Prix. It takes place every year in Cookham Dean in Berkshire – raising thousands of pounds for local charities, in particular The Thames Valley Air Ambulance. The event saw 31 karts take turns to race downhill with the aim of achieving the fastest time. Among those on the starting grid was ‘Chain Free’ piloted by Marlow head of office Richard Maby and built with the help of the rest of the residential sales and lettings teams. 🚮 The South East planning and development teams joined forces for a team day and litter picking in Surrey. Colleagues from the Guildford, Sevenoaks and Brighton offices got together in the Tandridge countryside, where they discussed topics such as tackling planning delays and the prospect of a new NPPF featuring the Grey Belt, following by a ramble while collecting rubbish. 🏋️♀️ Members of the Chelmsford Office were recently put through their paces for a team building boot camp. Head of office Karl Manning said: “The session was designed to foster team building and group dynamics, followed by a functional fitness workout – balancing both mental and physical challenges to promote problem solving and collaboration with an emphasis on improving communication, building trust and having fun.”

Savills and B Capital integrate their residential management areas to lead Living in Spain ➡ http://savi.li/6041mUyAJ With this move, Savills Spain is positioned, together with B Capital Partners, as the consultancy with the largest number of assets under management in residential rentals, reaching 5,000 units in the BTR, Flex Living and Coliving formats. The integration means forming a specific team dedicated to this line of business with more than 50 professionals with consolidated experience in BTR management and other types of living. Jaime Pascual Sanchiz, CEO of Savills Spain, comments “This operation allows us to bring forward by two years the objective that we had set ourselves in terms of living management, given the clear momentum that new ways of living are taking and the need for professional management of new housing models. We want to be prepared for the medium and long term through a unique comprehensive approach for our clients in the living sector.”

For #BlackHistoryMonth this year, Savills is focusing on the theme of 'Reclaiming Narratives'. Throughout the month we will be celebrating the stories and history of Black people whilst we host a variety of educational events and activities.

The new UK Government wants to increase the threshold for projects to qualify as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) ➡ http://savi.li/6042mUyim Currently, projects in England that would generate more than 50 megawatts (MW) would be considered an NSIP and require development consent from the relevant Secretary of State to go ahead. Current consultations propose to reintroduce English onshore wind to the NSIP regime at a threshold of 100 MW and to increase the solar project threshold to 150 MW. The question is, will it make any difference, and if so to what type of project? Learn more on The Savills Blog. Joe Lloyd | Nick Green #NSIP #Infrastructure

🏛 Celebrating the beauty and influence of Georgian architecture, the 2024 Georgian Group Architectural Awards, sponsored by Savills, showcased remarkable projects that preserve and enhance this historic style. The winners include well-known names such as Wentworth Woodhouse and The Royal College of Music. "Having visited many of them as a member of the judging panel, it’s clear to see just how significant our Georgian architectural legacy really is – from the nationally significant to the much cherished local landmarks." comments Crispin Holborow FRICS DL. Explore more about the projects and winners here: http://savi.li/6043mW4D1 Louisa Batterbury | Phillippa Dalby-Welsh | Rosie Rickett | Barclay Macfarlane

The UK Affordable housing market provides opportunities for institutional capital to meet commitments to socially responsible investing and make a significant and positive impact, whilst achieving attractive returns. Our comprehensive guide to UK Affordable Housing is designed to help institutional investors navigate the complexities of the UK Affordable housing sector and to understand how it can benefit their portfolios. What’s Inside? 🔹 Insights into the UK Affordable housing market 🔹 Attractive Investment Features for institutional investors 🔹 Ways for investors to access UK Affordable Housing Interested? Click to access the guide. https://lnkd.in/eZ-AvTEn   #AffordableHousing #UKInvestors #RealEstate #InvestmentOpportunities #SustainableLiving