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People Property Place

Matthew Watts
Real Estate
Real Estate Investment Management
Real Estate Investment
Investment Management
London
Investment Strategies
Rental Housing
Real Estate Development
Built-To-Rent
Logistics
Private Equity
ESG
Entrepreneurship
Senior Living
Asset Management
Sustainability
Assisted Living
Lehman Brothers
Investment
Student Housing

Interviewing the leaders shaping the real estate investment management industry. Hosted by Matthew Watts, Founder of Rockbourne. Join our growing community that sits at the intersection of real estate and media. www.peoplepropertyplace.com

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This week, Matthew Watts revisits one of his favourite conversations from the archive. Episode 47, recorded on 17 October 2023, features Hugo Llewelyn, CEO and Co-Founder of Newcore Capital, a specialist real estate investment manager focused on soci... more

This episode was recorded on 29th September 2026.

Joe Lister is CEO of Unite Group, the UK's largest owner and operator of purpose-built student accommodation.

Joe joined Unite in 2002 from PwC's corporate finance team, when the business had 3,00... more

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Gabriela Hersham didn't set out to work in property. She studied international business with French and Spanish, then moved to New York to study acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute before moving into producing. Working out of an earl... more

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Jack Palmer left school at 17 with his A-levels unfinished, supported by his dad and rather less so by his mum. He started out as an art handler at Christie's, working in the house sales department, photographing and cataloguing the contents of state... more

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Recent Guests

Hugo Llewelyn
CEO and co-founder of Newcore Capital
Newcore Capital Management
Episode: Hugo Llewelyn, CEO at Newcore Capital - Assets Society Needs Can Deliver Returns and Social Good (From the Archive)
Joe Lister
CEO of Unite Group
Unite Group
Episode: Joe Lister, CEO at Unite Group - Leading the UK's Biggest Student Landlord Through a Demand Shock
Gabriela Hersham
Founder of Huckletree
Huckletree
Episode: Gabriela Hersham, CEO at Huckletree - People Want Lifestyle Buildings, Not Office Buildings
Jack Palmer
Managing Director at PTSP (formerly PTP), real estate investor and advisor focused on Central London and Asia
PTSP / PTP
Episode: Jack Palmer, Managing Director at PTSP - Two Phone Calls From Any Decision Maker in Asia
Alex Price
Chief Executive at Ashen Capital
Ashen Capital
Episode: Alex Price, Chief Executive at Ashen Capital - Character Matters More Than Skill When Backing a Founder
Guy Butler
Co-Founder, Glenbrook
Glenbrook
Episode: Guy Butler, Co-Founder at Glenbrook - The Risks You Care About Aren't the Ones Investors Do
Tim Robinson
Head of Commercial, Knight Frank
Knight Frank
Episode: Tim Robinson, Head of Commercial at Knight Frank - 32 Years of Results Lead to the Job of a Lifetime
Allan Lockhart
CEO of NewRiver Retail PLC
NewRiver Retail PLC
Episode: Allan Lockhart, CEO at NewRiver REIT - Retail Was a Dirty Word but Now It's the Top Performer.
Roun Barry
CEO of ESR Europe
ESR Europe
Episode: Roun Barry, CEO at ESR Europe - From an MBO in 1996 to a $100bn Global Platform

Host

Matthew Watts
Host of the show and founder of Rockbourne; leading media-led coverage at the intersection of real estate and investment management.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • Fresh & insightful look at people & property

    Highly recommended for anyone wanting to improve their knowledge and understanding of the hearts and minds that shape the real estate industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robin J Ellis
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Insightful!

    Really enjoying these podcasts! Insightful discussions that provide real value across a broad range of property markets and topics. A real gem.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom Charrier
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Insightful content and industry insights

    Very valuable insights for some great minds in the real estate industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sdgve
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great Property Podcast

    The People, Property, Place podcast is always insightful into the leaders and innovators in our industry. The guests always offer insightful commentary on trends in the market, as well as views and opinions across sector. I personally found the podcast very helpful in my job search and discussions with Rockbourne as I was able to listen to my future employers episode to understand the company’s story and their plans for the future before we had even met. This offered a chance to really understan... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katiejane95
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Must listen for property professionals

    This is a must listen for anyone looking to understand the movers and shakers in the UK property industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jussajus
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Listeners describe the discussions as valuable and industry-focused, with practical takeaways.
Highly insightful look into leaders driving real estate investment and property strategy.
Audience finds episodes insightful and relevant to current property market trends.

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Talking Points

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Joe Lister, CEO at Unite Group - Leading the UK's Biggest Student Landlord Through a Demand Shock
Q: Has transitioning from CFO to CEO been easier or harder than expected?
Harder than expected due to the breadth of responsibilities across all stakeholders and the need to balance the team and multiple facets of the business beyond finance.
Joe Lister, CEO at Unite Group - Leading the UK's Biggest Student Landlord Through a Demand Shock
Q: How did you get into real estate in the first place?
Joe describes a pathway from politics into accounting and corporate finance, then joining Unite as a fast-moving, growth-oriented opportunity to help fund and scale the business; ultimately leading to a role in capital allocation and strategic investment.
Hugo Llewelyn, CEO at Newcore Capital - Assets Society Needs Can Deliver Returns and Social Good (From the Archive)
Q: What were the key lessons from Protego that shape your current approach?
Avoid over-ambitious geographic expansion, tightly control capital raisings, and maintain disciplined leverage. Use the Protego experiences to build a sustainable platform that can weather cycles while staying true to social infrastructure focus.
Hugo Llewelyn, CEO at Newcore Capital - Assets Society Needs Can Deliver Returns and Social Good (From the Archive)
Q: How do you balance returning profits with delivering social value in Newcore's strategy?
By focusing on social infrastructure assets that are essential to daily life, owning long freehold or long leasehold properties, and committing to a governance framework (B Corp, stakeholder balance) that aligns investor, tenant, staff, and community interests for long-term value.
Gabriela Hersham, CEO at Huckletree - People Want Lifestyle Buildings, Not Office Buildings
Q: When did you realize you wanted to become an entrepreneur?
She credits Huckletree as the turning point, realizing the entrepreneurial bug only after starting the business and seeing how the concept came to life through her involvement and pivot from prior careers.

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A program that centers on leaders in real estate investment management, with long-form interviews that explore career journeys, leadership philosophy, and strategic industry trends. Episodes frequently cover growth strategies, capital allocation, market cycles, and the evolving role of technology and data in real estate. Notable is the emphasis on personalities who have steered large platforms, navigated crises, and shaped public policy or industry practice. Listeners are likely executives, investors, and professionals seeking actionable insights, leadership lessons, and a window into how top real estate firms navigate growth, risk, and disruption.

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1. Hugo Llewelyn
2. Joe Lister
3. Gabriela Hersham
4. Jack Palmer
5. Alex Price
6. Guy Butler
7. Tim Robinson
8. Allan Lockhart

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