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Property and the Pandemic: How is Covid-19 impacting housebuilding and the workplace?

Intelligence Talks··22 July 2026·25 min

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In our second episode, we first discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the construction sector and housebuilding. We then go on to explore the future of the workplace. Residential Research Associate, Oliver Knight, and Justin Gaze, Head of Residential Development Land, offer their takes on the challenges faced by house builders as a result of Covid-19. Justin explains issues such as the logistical problem of construction materials being delivered to sites, while Oliver deliberates over the positives that might arise from this situation. We then hear from our Global Head of Occupier Research, Lee Elliott, on the future of the workplace and how offices will change following the unprecedented working from home experiment. Intelligence Talks, is a new podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Monday we’ll be bringing you the latest insights on property market trends and forecasts, along with expert analysis from industry leaders. This podcast breaks down the news and delves into the intelligence behind the headlines.  Follow us on social media here: Instagram - @knightfrankTwitter - @knightfrankLinkedIn - @Knight Frank  Host: Anna Ward - @annaroxelana Producer and Editor: Rebecca Hills - @beckihills1 Any questions? Get in touch via Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.