We are a global strategic communications consultancy led by two of real estate’s most respected and best-connected advisors.
We have a 20-year track record providing honest, independent advice. We use our deep technical understanding of real estate and investment banking, together with our vast network of contacts to solve problems and help manage your reputation.
Services
We provide independent, trusted advice to public and private companies around a range of disciplines, each underpinned by experience, technical financial expertise and a vast network of contacts.
Strategic Communications
Full-service communications support for projects or campaigns covering anything from corporate and financial PR to crisis management.
Investor Relations
Leveraging our investment banking experience, we bridge the gap between financial PR and regulated banks by providing tailored support.
Public Affairs and Advocacy
Solve problems or build campaigns to support local projects or policy change, through research, data analytics and planning expertise.
Insights
Having a strong technical understanding matters in a cyclical property market, where conviction and timing are of critical importance. Lauder Teacher consistently produces thoroughly researched, analytical thought leadership for our clients and the wider market. We are pleased to share some of our latest views and insights here.
The real estate fund sector in the UK and Ireland continues to face mounting challenges, closing 2024 with full-year net outflows of £1.155 billion, according to the latest data from Calastone, the largest global funds network. This marks the seventh consecutive year of capital flight from the sector.
The UK and Irish real estate markets underwent a transformative year in 2024, characterised by contraction, mergers, and cautious optimism. After years of declining capital values, signs of recovery began to emerge, buoyed by stabilising inflation and the initial stages of base rate cuts.
The recent Dublin City Taskforce report, published at the end of October, recommended how multiple state and semi-state agencies can collaborate to effect a strategic overhaul of Dublin’s city centre. The role of private developers, investment funds, and institutions is equally important, and perhaps even more so, but for these to be enabled, state actors must evolve and facilitate quicker decision-making.
Podcasts
PropCast is an award-winning property podcast hosted by Andrew Teacher in association with Property Week. Since 2017, PropCast has interviewed CEOs and senior figures from every major listed and private investor, alongside a multitude of other exceptional guests. No topic is off the table. From finance and AI to development and construction, these unique and unscripted conversations navigate fascinating personal experiences and inspiring professional journeys, with plenty of humour and market insight thrown in for free.
In this week's episode of PropCast, Andrew Teacher sits down with John Jacobs, Global Head of Capital Markets at Global Student Accommodation (GSA) to discuss the opportunities, and challenges in the economically critical student housing sector.