Episode 15: UKREiiF Special (with Nathan Spencer - Managing Director, UKREiiF)

In this special episode, Michael and I are joined by Nathan Spencer, Managing Director of UKREiiF, for a discussion recorded live at the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum in Leeds. Together, we explore how UKREiiF has evolved into one of the key gathering points for conversations around investment, regeneration, infrastructure and place leadership, and what this says about the changing priorities of local government and the wider market. The discussion covers: The dominant themes emerging from UKREiiF 2026 Investor appetite versus delivery reality The growing importance of infrastructure, energy and digital capacity The emerging focus on AI, data centres and digitally-enabled places The increasing prominence of social infrastructure, including housing, health and stadium-led regeneration A look ahead at what themes may shape UKREiiF 2027 The episode also explores what makes places genuinely investible in today’s market, from political leadership and governance, to certainty, delivery capability and long-term vision. We’re grateful to Nathan for taking the time to join us during what is undoubtedly one of the busiest weeks in the sector calendar. We’re already looking forward to next year’s gathering.