Lunson Mitchenall, the UKs leading independent retail property advisory firm, has confirmed its involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). The UKREiiF event is in partnership with Pagabo, and is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds.

Lunson Mitchenall stands as a premier UK-based expert in retail and leisure services. The team’s spectrum of offerings spans agency, lease advisory, and investment counsel, catering to an array of clients, from landlords to retail and leisure enterprises, as well as investors. Its expansive clientele and involvement in a multitude of retail and leisure ventures, both domestically and globally, underscore the team’s adept utilisation of industry insights, expertise, and specialised knowledge. Noteworthy among the roster of clients are the likes of Global Mutual, British Land, Legal & General, Sovereign Centros, Landsec, abrdn and Schroders, among other esteemed partners.

Lunson Mitchenall has taken a centre stage spot on Wednesday 22nd May in the Markets and Sectors Pavilion, where they are set to host their own Sector Insight session on ‘Why is retail a dirty word?’. Having partnered with real estate brand and comms specialist Redwood Consulting, the team will host a panel of industry leaders to discuss whether pigeonholing retail property has to end and if a rebrand of the word needed.

Speaking of Lunson Mitchenall’s involvement, Neil Hockin – joint Managing Director and head of leasing – said: “Whilst there are numerous types of offices and warehouses, the words themselves are accurate descriptions of what these buildings do and the purpose they serve. However, the term retail is narrow and does not reflect the role retail property plays in towns and cities across the country. “Retail” is so much more than a facility to sell goods. It is everything from what we eat, how we entertain ourselves, where we sleep to how we keep fit and healthy. It has an impact on all aspects of our lives – more so than any other commercial real estate sector. Thanks to UKREiiF for giving us the forum to discuss this important macro issue, we hope to be able to come to a consensus that will enable us all to support retail’s myriad of functions in the future.”

Keith Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of UKREiiF, said: “We’re excited to announce that Lunson Mitchenall have joined the programme at UKREiiF. Their expertise in retail and leisure services brings invaluable insights to the table, enriching our discussions and contributing to our shared vision for the future of real estate and infrastructure. We are delighted to welcome Lunson Mitchenall and look forward to their Sector Insight session, which promises to offer compelling perspectives on the evolving landscape of the retail sector.”

Led by the UK’s leading property events company Built Environment Networking and supported by some of the biggest UK property and infrastructure companies, the third annual UKREiiF event will be held in Leeds on 21-23 May 2024. The forum will attract inward investment, generate economic growth, and drive a more sustainable and inclusive culture within the property and construction industries.

For more information, please view the event here: https://www.ukreiif.com/