With Brexit dominating the news for over three years now it’s a wonder anything else is getting done at all and that the general UK economy hasn’t fallen off a cliff edge so far. Without some clear direction there is a great danger of this though in my opinion and…
On 14th October 2019, Leon Fear was a panellist at the MIPIM UK Summit held at the Old Billingsgate Centre, London. The discussion topic was “Investment Insights from Leading Responsible Investment Family Offices” where family offices provided their insights on real estate industry trends and investment opportunities across the UK. …
Stephen Fear is one of the Judges at the 2019 Growing Business Awards. “Since 1998, the Growing Business Awards have been bringing together and honouring some of the UK’s most outstanding entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses. Consistent high-quality of nominees, numerous categories and a finely-honed judging process have ensured the Growing…
Original article written by Stephen Fear for the Bristol Post Newspaper on 2nd October 2019 (also featured on Business-Live.co.uk on 4th October 2019). __________________________________________ Many people will not realise that only a small percentage of the UK has anything built on it at all. There is land with no homes,…
Leon Fear and other entrepreneurs speak to Campden FB about work-life balance within a family business. Article by Susan Lingeswaran for CampdenFB, published on 28th August 2019. To view the original please click here. ______________________________________ One of the trickiest aspects to navigate as a next generation member working in a…
In the latest of our series of articles with business leaders, Gemma Wilks, Executive Search Consultant at Moon Executive Search sits down with Leon Fear, Director at Fear Group, to talk about residential and commercial property investment in the South West and what the next investment opportunity looks like. Bristol’s…
Original article written by Stephen Fear for the Bristol Post Newspaper on 7th August 2019 (also featured on Business-Live.co.uk on 21st August 2019). ______________________________________ Stephen Fear, founder of international property company Fear Group, voted to stay in the EU – but is now uncertain he would do the same again.…
Original article written by Nicholas Thomas for the South Wales Argus as featured on their website on 3rd June 2019. It features a comment from Leon Fear relating to the proposed M4 relief road. ___________________________________ WITH one day to go until Wales’ first minister Mark Drakeford announces his decision on…
The below article was featured on the Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA) website on 29th May 2019. Stephen Fear was one of fourteen Entrepreneurs to be recognised in their Hall of Fame. To read the original article, please click here. “….this new initiative which will recognise outstanding entrepreneurs across the UK…
This month The Planning Expert looks at the proposed Newport M4 bypass with emphasis on what we consider the only viable option. China is completing 6000 miles of motorway building every year! Yes, you really did read that right. The country now has 88,000 miles of motorways which surpasses the…
Original article by Susan Lingeswaran for the Campden FB Magazine and website on 20th May 2019 features comments from Leon Fear relating to sustainable and impact investing. ________________________________________ Sustainable and impact investing continue to be attractive for family offices and are among the fastest growing areas in the average family office…
Original article written by Stephen Fear for the Bristol Post Newspaper on 1st May 2019 (also featured on BristolPost.co.uk on 5th May 2019). ______________________________________ Land and planning expert Stephen Fear on how he thinks the city can solve its housing crisis. Stephen Fear, of land and planning company Fear Group,…
Original article written by Stephen Fear for the Bristol Post Newspaper on 3rd April 2019 (also featured on BristolPost.co.uk on 13th April 2019). ______________________________________ Businessman Stephen Fear, of land and planning company Fear Group, shares his thoughts on how Bristol’s public transport system is holding the city back. An effective…
Gateway to The Wye Valley & Monmouthshire It is no surprise that no lesser oracle than the Sunday Times has said the lovely little Welsh Town of Chepstow is one of the best places to live in Britain. I have always loved Chepstow and the Monmouthshire countryside which surrounds it,…