There is fast growing recognition of the important role retirement communities have to play in meeting the housing and wellbeing needs of our ageing population. In this latest podcast from our senior living team, Dominic Morris is joined by Tom Lord, Chief Operating Officer at Inspired Villages Group. We discuss what life has been like in Inspired's villages during the pandemic, what being a responsible business means for Inspired and how the use of technology in its villages is set to grow. Find out more about our real estate team here: https://bit.ly/3dZEh8Z Register for updates from our real estate team to receive the series direct to your inbox, as well as the latest market insights from Gowling WLG's leading real estate professionals: https://bit.ly/31q3UZE

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How to run a successful retirement village

The housing with care market has grown considerably over the last decade, and with an increasingly elderly population in the UK, demand for senior living provision continues to rise. In this latest podcast from our senior living team, Dominic Morris is joined by Anthony Oldfield, director in the Healthcare Capital Markets team at JLL, to talk about the findings of the latest JLL Housing With Care Index. We discuss the current growth and sales performance trends in the housing with care market and likely future growth opportunities. Find out more about our real estate team here: https://bit.ly/3dZEh8Z Register for updates from our real estate team to receive the series direct to your inbox, as well as the latest market insights from Gowling WLG's leading real estate professionals: https://bit.ly/31q3UZE

What does the latest JLL Housing with Care Index say about the sector?

Getting the design of retirement housing and care homes right is crucial to ensure a new development is equipped to meet the needs of the residents and becomes an integrated part of its local community.  In this latest podcast from our senior living team, Dominic Morris is joined by Jenny Buterchi, partner and later living expert at architectural firm PRP. We discuss the 15-minute neighbourhood, designing for different models of tenure, the adoption of technological innovation during the design and construction phase, how net zero carbon developments can be realised and the impact that Covid-19 has had on scheme design. Find out more about our real estate team here: https://bit.ly/3dZEh8Z Register for updates from our real estate team to receive the series direct to your inbox, as well as the latest market insights from Gowling WLG's leading real estate professionals: https://bit.ly/31q3UZE 

47. What is influencing the design of retirement housing and care homes?

The benefits of housing with care have really been highlighted during the pandemic, and interest in the sector from potential residents, developers, operators, funders and investors has accelerated.   In this latest podcast from our senior living team, Dominic Morris is joined by Sally Ireland, barrister and head of regulation and compliance at ARCO. We discuss the need for a housing with care government taskforce and legal reforms to ensure growth within the sector, ARCO's Vision 2030 plan and the importance of its consumer code, and what new operators need to have on their radar before entering the market.  Find out more about our real estate team here: https://bit.ly/3dZEh8Z Register for updates from our real estate team to receive the series direct to your inbox, as well as the latest market insights from Gowling WLG's leading real estate professionals: https://bit.ly/31q3UZE 

46. Real Estate: How can the housing with care sector achieve its potential?

The UK's rapidly ageing population, on-going housing crisis and increased focus on health and wellbeing is leading to major growth in the senior living sector. In this latest podcast, our head of senior living, Dominic Morris, is joined by Nick Sanderson, Chief Executive of Audley Group and Chairman of ARCO (the Associated Retirement Community Operators). We discuss how Audley's retirement villages have responded to the challenges of the pandemic, the advances in technology that are driving the sector forward, why investors should be backing operators in this space, the emergence of private rental models in the sector and the role of Audley's Mayfield brand in its future growth plans.   Find out more about our real estate team here: https://bit.ly/3dZEh8Z Register for updates from our real estate team to receive the series direct to your inbox, as well as the latest market insights from Gowling WLG's leading real estate professionals: https://bit.ly/31q3UZE

45. Real Estate: Why the future is bright for retirement communities

In the second of two special episodes of the Joint Venture podcast, Banking and Finance partner Nath Curtis sat down with Inspiratia, and Chris Williams, Head of Project Finance at the bank LBBW, to take stock of the current state of the market. In this podcast, we focus in on the financing perspective for UK subsidy free renewables project taking in topics such as the impact of proud price movements, the impact of COVID-19, what the optimal power purchase agreement looks like and the prospect of subsidy returning to onshore wind and solar. We also assess the longer term viability of either fully merchant projects, or those of at least some form of merchant exposure as well as how the level of government intervention stacks up against the requirements to meet the binding decarbonisation targets the UK has set. You can find a transcript for this episode on our website:  http://bit.ly/393TnGr  Find out more about our Energy team: http://bit.ly/36a9zoR  We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars: http://bit.ly/38eOKtP 

44. Energy: Financing and subsidy-free renewables projects

Gowling WLG joins leading global infrastructure and renewables market analysts Inspiratia, to discuss the development of UK subsidy-free renewables projects. You can find a transcript for this episode on our website: http://bit.ly/393TnGr  Find out more about our Energy team here: http://bit.ly/36a9zoR  We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars: http://bit.ly/38eOKtP 

43. Energy: Impact of COVID-19 on the development of UK subsidy-free renewables projects

Gowling WLG and inspiratia recently ran an event covering the evolving situation around COVID-19 and investigated to what extent thoughts on sustainability are changing and how the situation will play out over the longer-term. The podcast covers: Renewables as a safe haven for investors The ESG agenda in the time of COVID-19 Changes in investment trends to meet sustainability goals You can find a transcript for this episode on our website: http://bit.ly/393TnGr Find out more about our work on ESG here: http://bit.ly/3caIaHk  We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars: http://bit.ly/38eOKtP 

42. COVID-19: Impact on sustainability

What are Incoterms? Our guide to what they are, how to use them and how to avoid common mistakes when using them. You can find a transcript for this episode on our website: http://bit.ly/393TnGr Find out more about our work on Incoterms 2020 here: http://bit.ly/3qLH1tV  We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars: http://bit.ly/38eOKtP 

41. Incoterms: What are they?

Incoterms, or International Commercial Terms, are a set of contract terms for international freight delivery. While the word itself creates some mystique, they are in fact simple - entirely concerned with the delivery of goods, especially in an international environment. Our Incoterms expert David Lowe, who is also global co-chair of the Incoterms 2020 drafting group, gives an overview here of these important contract terms and how to use them to best effect.  You can find a transcript for this episode on our website: http://bit.ly/393TnGr  Find out more about our work on Incoterms 2020 here: http://bit.ly/3qLH1tV  We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars: http://bit.ly/38eOKtP 

40. Incoterms 2020: Key considerations for customs and trade

In this third part of a series of podcasts on Incoterms – important contract terms for international freight delivery - Ursula Johnston discusses the customs obligations under the various Incoterms and how these might inform which you choose for your international trading arrangements.

Key considerations for customs and trade under Incoterms 2020

David Lowe explains more about the key changes in the new edition of Incoterms - Incoterms 2020 - and how you should deal with them. You can find a transcript for this episode on our website: http://bit.ly/393TnGr   Find out more about our work on Incoterms 2020 here: http://bit.ly/3qLH1tV We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars: http://bit.ly/38eOKtP 

39. Incoterms 2020: The main changes and how you might need to respond

With Brexit negotiations on hold for the UK election, our team looks beyond short-term political uncertainty.  We highlight the key international trade risks for your business, and practical tips for maximising opportunities in the medium-long term. You can find a transcript for this episode on our website: https://bit.ly/3mmxCqT  Find out more about our Brexit Unit here: https://bit.ly/36cN0jt We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars: http://bit.ly/38eOKtP 

38. Brexit & Trade: Long-term trade challenges, the best is yet to come?

In 2018, new measures were introduced to expand the scope of government intervention in mergers. This year, the government's briefing note accompanying the Queen's Speech proposes new rules on investment screening.  What does this mean for business?   Our experts examine the existing UK foreign direct investment rules, and explain what any expansion of investment screening may mean in practice.  You can find a transcript for this episode on our website:  http://bit.ly/393TnGr  Find out more about our Brexit Unit here: https://bit.ly/36cN0jt  We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars: http://bit.ly/38eOKtP 

37. Brexit & Trade: Does an expansion of the UK foreign direct investment rules beckon?

Alex Ha Kyung Kim provides an update on the key developments in regulatory guidelines and enforcement actions, sharing key takeaway points and his outlook for the near future. You can find a transcript for this episode on our website: http://bit.ly/393TnGr  Find out more about our Data Protection and Cyber Security team here: https://bit.ly/2LSymXV  We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars: http://bit.ly/38eOKtP

36. Data Protection: GDPR - Where are we now?

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