RREF 8th Breakfast Forum

Guests listen to Slade, Gibbon and Hughes discuss their business strategies and investments for the next five years

RREF hosted its 8^th Breakfast Forum to ask 'What should you own in the next five years?' where three leading figures from in development and investment spoke about their investments for the future to a sold-out audience of 150. 8th Breakfast Forum

On Tuesday 11 October 2011 speakers Tony Gibbon, Partner at GM Real Estate, Bill Hughes, Managing Director of Legal & General Property and Mike Slade, Chief Executive of Helical Bar, discussed the key issues and debated their own views on prime property, the move towards a residential asset class in the UK and green buildings.

The morning's proceedings were chaired by Bryan Laxton, CEO UK Cushman & Wakefield, and Trustee of the charity. The early start did nothing to dull the character of the speakers and guests were entertained by a lively and passionate debate.

Mike Slade, in the exuberant style he is well known for, explained why he is known for 'good timing' in the market and how his strategy often bucks the trend. In contrast Tony Gibbon stressed London as the international centre of many sectors, including insurance and finance, and there is continued occupier and investor demand for the city.

Bill Hughes suggested we are currently operating in unprecedented circumstances which are likely to persist into the future; he explained why he believes that a conventional approach is doomed, with thematic investment being key to future suc 8th Breakfast Forum cess.

The event was well received by over 150 guests from across the industry.

Andrew Marshall, Chair of RREF RG10 Committee for recent graduates, commented:

'An energetic, informative and thoroughly interesting discussion from three distinguished senior members of the property industry. I hope, and am no doubt sure, that future forums are as thought provoking and as well attended.'

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