Place Podcast

Capital&Centric co-founder Tim Heatley discussed going from renovating a Victorian terrace in Salford to embarking on the challenge of developing a new town from scratch on the very first episode of  Scheming . Speaking with  Place North West  deputy editor Dan Whelan, Heatley also reflected on his starring role in the BBC series Manctopia, being the go-to converter of crumbling mills, and a s...

Scheming is a new podcast series from Place North West featuring some of the biggest names in property. Episodes will be released weekly, with the first landing on Wednesday 16 October 2024. Subscribe to Place North West for FREE so you don't miss a single episode.

Next year, Place North is doing MIPIM differently and will run the show’s first-ever exhibition stand dedicated to the North of England. Find out how you can get involved by listening to this podcast. Place North’s mission is to shine a light on Northern towns and cities. MIPIM 2025 will position those places, and the businesses regenerating them, on the global stage, providing an opportunity for...

The strength of brand Manchester, a proactive local authority, and a culture that encourages open and honest discussions among partners are among the keys to Salford’s growth over the last decade. Salboy managing director Simon Ismail and Euan Kellie, company director at Euan Kellie Property Solutions sat down with Place North West deputy editor Dan Whelan to reflect on the last 109 years of Salfo...

The UK is pinning many of its growth hopes to the life sciences sector. But will labs turn out to be as lucrative as previously thought? Plus: Rental houses are beating flats in the war for investment and a shed in Doncaster attracts a £54m cash injection. Subscribe to The Subplot for FREE via placenorth.co.uk

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has outlined her plan to get thousands of homes built. But will it work?  Place North's  David Thame digs into the matter. Plus: Leeds' office market has reason for optimism - and so does the wider shed scene.

Ahead of her departure to take the top civil servant post at Birmingham City Council, Joanne Roney sat down with Place North's Julia Hatmaker and Dino Moutsopoulos to reflect on the past seven years leading the Northern city. For all the latest on the built environment across the North and North West, visit placenorth.co.uk

What the sector wants and needs from its industry events was the topic of this frank and honest roundtable discussion about the quality and value of what is currently on offer. From socials, to conferences, to roundtables, there has never been more events for the property industry to attend, but are they all hitting the mark? This podcast brought together experts from the worlds of marketing, comm...

Vacancy rates are climbing in the North's major office market - but landlords, investors, and agents are upbeat. Why?  Place North  analysis editor David Thame digs into the numbers. Plus: Why Brits in property should care about the US election. Subscribe for free at placenorth.co.uk

The property industry is keeping a close eye on Labour’s promise to deliver the next generation of new towns. This podcast, brought to you by Brookbanks, explores what actually goes into unlocking and delivering large-scale projects. Paul Boileau and Fran Taylor , chairman and associate director at Brookbanks respectively, sat down with Place North West deputy editor Dan Whelan to discuss, from st...

Take a peek into the ups and downs of the next few years of regional policy with a trip to Huddersfield, West Yorkshire's potential wonderland. Let  Place North  analysis editor David Thame be your white rabbit. Plus: Renaker lawsuits and press release squabbles.

Place North West editor, Julia Hatmaker, is joined by Onward Homes' Sandy Livingstone and Turner & Townsend's David Kemp for a candid look at the state of social housing in the UK and how the sector is doing in the race to a world free of carbon emissions. Get all the latest news from the North's built environment at placenorth.co.uk

In this podcast episode, Place North publisher Paul Unger revisits the final interview he conducted with Bernstein during his last week in office at the town hall. The interview is a snapshot in time, and the audio recording has never before been published. Subscribe for free: placenorth.co.uk

Jaime Stanton of Morgan Sindall Construction and George Hudson of Gleeds discuss how to bring more young people into the industry and once they are there, how to develop them into the leaders of tomorrow. Watch the podcast on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIK5C5Vq_nM Subscribe to our newsletter for free at placenorthwest.co.uk/subscribe

Discussing the intricate plans behind Wigan's new bold developments are Hayley Fielden, service manager – commercial development at Wigan Council, Ciara Sweeney, director at Freeths, and Ian Tempest, partner at Freeths. Chaired by Place North West deputy editor, Dan Whelan. Subscribe to our free daily newsletter: placenorthwest.co.uk/subscribe

Before dusting off his golf clubs, the outgoing chief executive of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority sat down with Place deputy editor Dan Whelan to reflect on the seismic role he has played in the growth of the city region. For all things construction and the built environment, visit placenorth.co.uk

The property industry thinks Labour's manifesto may be hard to deliver, if Angela Rayner's recent UKREiiF speech is any guide. Place North analysis editor David Thame digs into new towns, leasehold reform, and Grey Belt. Plus: Levelling up in Doncaster. Subscribe for the latest news on the built environment for free at placenorth.co.uk

Welcome to May, a month where the Northern property market is focussed on revenue as the half-year approaches.  Place North  analysis editor David Thame looks into why revenue is dominating investor mindsets. Plus: mayoral elections and Liverpool entertainment. Read and subscribe to the newsletter for FREE: placenorth.co.uk

A fortune awaits the bold and the brave who are ready to face the monsters endangering the property market.  Place North  analysis editor David Thame digs into where the opportunity lies - and what pitfalls face our heroes. Plus: a look at Northern economies and Sunderland's high streets. Subscribe for FREE at placenorth.co.uk

Blackstone's mega data centre has risen from the ashes of BritishVolt's Northumberland dreams.  Place North  analysis editor David Thame explores the stalling EV revolution and what that means for the push for data centres. Plus: good news all around for Leeds offices and Newcastle BTR. Subscribe to The Subplot newsletter fro FREE : placenorth.co.uk

An early doors plan for 530,000 sq ft of offices in Preston hints at a wider change in attitudes around investing in regional workspace.  Place North  analysis editor David Thame digs into the matter. Plus: skyscraper dreams in Liverpool and speedy progress on York Central. Subscribe to The Subplot for FREE: placenorth.co.uk

Despite the weather, the region has become a target for solar energy generation.  Place North  analysis editor David Thame looks at the North's bright power future. Plus: good news for supermarkets and Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Subscribe for FREE: placenorth.co.uk

The built environment has hit a turning point and the sharks of private debt are circling. In this podcast, David Thame explains why financiers think now is the time to up their real estate game. Plus: a supermarket's decision in Blackburn has wide-ranging repercussions.

New data from the Office for National Statistics shows the power twentysomethings have on Northern cities. Place North analysis editor David Thame digs into what this means for offices and homes. Plus: a snapshot of the industrial market. Subscribe for free at placenorth.co.uk

The warehouse sector is more appealing than ever to those with seriously deep pockets.  Place North  analysis editor David Thame looks at investor appetites. Plus: Planning fast lanes and Leeds' bright future. Get The Subplot sent directly to your inbox every week for free when you subscribe to Place North .