Despite the exponential rise in remote working during the various lockdowns, the office has remained a destination still appreciated by employees for its flexibility and collaborative nature. 

Interview with Christophe Girard, European Head of Sustainability at BNP Paribas Real Estate Property Management

Sarah Roberts began a career in real estate as a Lettings Administrator. When the opportunity to become a Property Manager arose, she seized it and hasn’t looked back since. Here she tells us about how falling into real estate was the best thing that ever happened to her.

The cities around us operate through a collaborative approach with various stakeholders. Public authorities, city planners, property developers and architects all have a significant role to play in how cities are built, managed and evolve over time. However, as dynamics evolve, investors are playing a more significant part in our urban metropolises.

Violetta Viganò, Associate Director, Lettings and Sales at BNP Paribas Real Estate Italy began a career in real estate as an Office Manager. After seeing the opportunities available to her within the industry and thanks to a supportive mentor, she was able to study to become a chartered real estate broker and forge a career that has challenged her both personally and professionally.

In BNP Paribas Real Estate’s latest podcast series, Real Catch Up, Csongor Csukas Global Head of Property Management, Europe explains how buildings must adapt to the new needs of their occupants.

In the latest episode of Real Catch Up, the BNP Paribas Real Estate podcast that observes, analyses and dives into the real estate sector and the city of tomorrow, we discuss investment.

Over the last 15 years, the real estate market has shifted, as investors take away some of the focus from offices and retail, expanding their portfolios into industrial and residential-led assets. Indeed, within today’s listed market, 22% is a mix of more niche property types.

The role of logistics in our urban metropolises is becoming larger and larger. As e-commerce continues to attract consumers, the way good are delivered has effected the inner workings of cities.

In order to face the growing number of challenges that our world is currently facing, whether that be environmental, social or demographic, the real estate sector must constantly strive to reinvent itself and adjust to new ways of functioning.