Host James Bailey is joined by Guy Emmerson, Dorian Wraggand Nigel Billingsley for an instant reaction and recap of Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget.

James, Dorian, Guy and Nigel discuss some of her biggest announcements and what they could potentially mean for the general public, their respective sectors and their clients as we head into 2026.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll be delving deeper into specific policies outlined in the budget and their potential impacts...

James Bailey is joined by Guy Emmerson and Ian Mercer for a deep dive into the evolving role of valuation in the public sector, and why, in 2025, the conversation has moved firmly towards deliverability.

With local authorities, emergency services, and public bodies under mounting pressure to deliver infrastructure, regeneration, and better public outcomes, knowing the true and realistic value of the public estate has never been moreimportant.

Accurate valuation underpins the decisions that shape everything from capital programmes to community investment, ensuring taxpayer money is used wisely and projects are viable from the outset.

From understanding a client’s challenges and objectives, to embedding valuation into their broader narrative and strategy, this episode explores how a deliverability mindset changes the game. We’ll discuss what’s driving this shift, the barriers still in the way, and why valuation professionals have a pivotal role to play in ensuring public projects move from paper to reality.

Join Bruton Knowles Managing Partner James Bailey and Partner Guy Emmerson for a frank, insightful conversation on the state of the nation’s housing crisis—from the front lines of land and development consultancy.

With new Labour targets aiming for 1.5 million homes by 2029, revised methodologies, and £39bn committed to social housing, is the ambition finally matching the need? And more importantly—can it be delivered?

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