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President Trump - The global real estate reaction

EG deputy editor Samantha McClary and features and global editor Emily Wright reflect on a day of surprise as property mogul and reality TV star Donald Trump is elected as President of the United States. With input from experts from across the globe, the pair discuss the impact on the real estate industry, sentiment and diversity. Tune in, sit back and listen to this presidential edition of the EG Podcast.

Trump victory evens the global real estate playing field

Donald Trump’s US election victory has “evened the playing field” when it comes to real estate investment, according to Colliers International’s chief economist.

Walter Boettcher said: “The focus on London in particular as an epicentre for Brexit risk is now a little bit more diluted now that the Americans have a new president, who us untried and untested.

“Consequently that particular risk perception is going to spread across most of the core financial markets, not just around Europe but around the world. So it has evened the playing field in a certain way.

“As a matter fact it could well be that the financial markets in the US suddenly become vulnerable by virtue of the uncertainty.”

But the long term impact on US real estate will determined by the appointments the president-elect makes to his administration, said Boettcher.

“There are already some indications that he’s going to have quite a few financial types, for lack of a better word,” he said.

“This means that theoretically it should be a language that will be familiar to business. Maybe that builds certainty, maybe it doesn’t. We’ll have to wait and see.”

“London will become a safe haven”: London Central Portfolio chief executive Naomi Heaton

London Central Portfolio chief executive Naomi Heaton reacts to the US election result.

London no longer "standalone basket-case" after Trump victory

London is not the “standalone basket-case with crazy populist rhetoric”, said Cushman & Wakefield’s Elisabeth Troni in response to Donald Trump’s US election.

“Washington needed a shake-up” says former Bush adviser

Donald Trump’s victory could give Washington a much needed shake-up it even if it is not the one many people wanted, says George W Bush’s former economic adviser.

Sustainable last mile delivery depends on changes in consumer behaviour

Sustainable last mile delivery methods will rely on a change in consumer behavior, according to Nigel Symonds, business development manager, London Borough of Camden.

Croydon's place review panel explained

Chief executive of Croydon Council Jo Negrini explains the thnking behind the place review panel

Kevin Mofid, head of industrial research Savills, tells Estates Gazette what we can expect from the sector in 2017

The overall outlook of the logistics sector looks positive for 2017, despite political uncertainty, says Kevin Mofid, head of logistics research at Savills.

GIC completes £2.1bn P3 buy

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC has bought P3 Logistics for €2.4bn (£2.1bn) – the largest European real estate transaction this year.

TfL plan to meet affordable housing funding shortfall

Listen to the full debate: Transport for London will release additional sites over the next decade to combat the financial hit from the new mayor of London’s 50% affordable housing target.