Not for the first time I am spoilt for choice here when attempting to summarise this month’s content. It is of course the first of the new year, one during which we all hope we will see a return to ‘normal’ with expectations (again) that we will see the Covid era consigned to history.

Our lead article on page 16 is an update on a theme that we - along with many others - have reflected upon in the last 20 months. As you will discover inside, it is clear that the jury is still out as to whether ‘working from home’ and flexible working patterns are here to stay. The potential long-term impact for property investing and regional occupier demand could be ‘game changing’ as society adapts in the years ahead.

One key theme stands out in this edition and that is highlighted in the cover text on risk and reward. The lead interview on page 22 is with developer Tatiana Preobrazanskya and as she and her partner are professionals in risk management, there are lots of ‘nuggets’ to absorb, so my recommendation is to find a quiet space when reading this article.