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.

Service Strategic Communications
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.

Service Political Advocacy
Public Affairs and Advocacy

Solve problems or build campaigns to support local projects or policy change, through research, data analytics and planning expertise.

Service Research
Digital

Control your online reputation through social media management, data analytics, executive profiling and digital storytelling leveraging our experience in content production.

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 UK government’s proposed ban on upward-only rent reviews misunderstands today’s leasing landscape. Lease lengths have already shortened, flexibility is embedded, and market practices have evolved far beyond rigid clauses. Rather than legislating away a declining mechanism, policymakers should focus on the real issues facing the High Street—business rates, planning inertia, and economic revitalisation. Reform should follow evidence, not sentiment.

Image: Is debt set to drive Europe’s property market rebound

The London and Dublin stock exchanges are at a critical juncture. Once vibrant hubs of capital formation and economic dynamism, both are now facing a stark decline in primary market activity, such as IPOs.

Risk remains in the sector, but retail assets are certainly rebounding, with a number of large deals recently bolstering confidence.

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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.

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.

On the latest episode of PropCast, our co-founder Andrew Teacher is joined by John Lewis Partnership’s Katherine Russell and Anne Breen of Aberdeen Investments to discuss how their partnership to deliver rental homes is creating long-term value for investors and communities alike.

The latest PropCast, hosted by Andrew Teacher and in partnership with Property Week, features Ben Lee, Head of Data and AI at Bidwells, who explains how generative AI is already changing what ‘knowledge work’ is and what successfully integrating tech looks like in the property industry.