Place Podcast

This month on The Subplot...Trump plus everything else equals business as usual for Northern real estate? Probably not.Elevator pitch: what's going up, and what's heading the other way this month?Subscribe to The Subplot for free at placenorth.co.uk and receive the newsletter each month directly to your inbox.

What will happen if planning can no longer be blamed for the lack of viability in housing schemes? Plus: Greater Manchester's game of Cluedo and office-to-resi pivots.

Whisper it, but against a backdrop of economic doom and gloom, could the slow pace of the Northern property market's lower prices be its secret power? Plus: Socially minded pension funds and dead cats. It's all in this month's Subplot. Subscribe for free: placenorth.co.uk

In its push to achieve housing targets, the government is exploring the option of lowering the cost of CPOs – but will this well-trodden path be effective? Plus: the differing fortunes of speculative offices and data centres. Subscribe to The Subplot for free at placenorth.co.uk

Despite delays to the promised government reforms on planning, housing minister Matthew Pennycook has outlined ambitions to bring back regional spatial strategies. Place North analysis editor David Thame digs into the how and why. Plus - rent controls and Manchester offices.

This week on Scheming, arguably Manchester's most influential architect chats with Place North West about his love of glass, working with Renaker to transform the city's skyline, and his ambitious vision for the city's inner ring road. This is the last episode of the first series of Scheming. Scheming will return in 2025. If you enjoyed this series, and want to be the first to receive the next series, then subscribe to Place North at placenorth.co.uk.

This week on Scheming, the founder and managing director of Cert Property chats with Place North West about how the 2008 financial crash forced him down the development route, defying the market in Liverpool, and using creative industries as a driver for regeneration. Get every vital update on th ebuilt environment for FREE - subscribe to Place North here: placenorth.co.uk

This week on Scheming, Liverpool City Council's corporate director of city development chats with Place North West about looking to mainland Europe for placemaking inspiration, bringing a beach in London, and setting a new tone in Liverpool. An architect by trade, Gallagher's career has seen her work in New York, London, and plenty of other places in between. During the podcast, she talks about some of what she has learned with Place North West deputy editor Dan Whelan. Subscribe to Place North West for FREE: placenorthwest.co.uk/subscribe

This week on Scheming, Urban Splash director Nathan Cornish chats with Place North West about staying relevant, why he is worried about the next generation of property developers, and missing out on winning the £2.5bn Salford Crescent masterplan. Speaking with Place North West deputy editor Dan Whelan, Cornish reflected on his 22 years at Urban Splash and discussed some of the highlights, including taking an area of Salford earmarked for the wrecking ball and transforming it into a trendy neighbourhood as well as his dream scheme: making Manchester the greenest city in the world. Subscribe to Place North West for FREE: placenorthwest.co.uk/subscribe

Despite the odds, the office market not only survived Brexit woes and Covid concerns - it positively thrived. But has Labour's employer NI hike just spelt the end for the high-end office market? Plus: Peel ducks out at MediaCity and co-living picks up pace in Leeds. To receive The Subplot straight into your inbox for free, visit placenorthwest.co.uk/subscribe

This week on Scheming, Manchester City Council's head of regeneration for the Eastern Gateway Shelagh McNerney chats with Place North West about becoming obsessed with car parks, “completing Ancoats”, and why a public sector grounding is vital for young property professionals. Speaking with Place North West deputy editor Dan Whelan, McNerney reflected on a 40-year career that has seen her flit between the public and private sectors to deliver impactful regeneration and discussed how the delivery of regeneration projects has changed over the years. Subscribe to Place North West for free: placenorthwest.co.uk/subscribe

This week on Scheming, Sheila Bird Studio founder Atul Bansal chats with Place North West about breathing new life into a forgotten Manchester gem and planning New York treehouses with Steven Bartlett. Speaking with Place North West deputy editor Dan Whelan, Shelia Bird's Bansal discussed getting inside the head of his clients and why the pandemic was “brilliant” for his business. This episode is sponsored by VM Finance. Find out more: vmfinanceltd.com

Watch This Space founder Michelle Rothwell chats with Place North West about incredible feats of endurance, how her competitive streak has shaped her career, and developing something unique in the Lake District. Never miss an episode. Subscribe to Place North West for FREE at placenorthwest.co.uk/subscribe This podcast is brought to you in association with VM Finance. To find out more, visit: www.vmfinanceltd.com

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 scheme that strikes a balance between exclusivity and social inclusion. Subscribe to Place North West for FREE so you never miss an episode.

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 them to showcase plans, share knowledge, and champion the North. For more information on the MIPIM opportunities on offer, visit mipim.placenorth.co.uk or contact Dino Moutsopoulos on 07803 988112.

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 Salford's regeneration story and look ahead at what comes next. Subscribe to Place North West for FREE: https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/subscribe

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, communications, publishing, and PR to have their say on what makes a good industry event and what factors they and their clients consider when choosing one over another. Participants: Dino Moutsopoulos, managing partner and head of commercial, Place North Lucy Lomas, director, Luma Marketing Kirsty Jolley, head of marketing, Placefirst Kate Healey, director, Inform Communications

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 start to finish, the process of delivering major residential-led developments. Subscribe to Place North West for free at placenorthwest.co.uk/subscribe

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.

Is it government? The city region mayors? Transport for the North? Place North analysis editor David Thame digs into why regional transport policy is plagued by inertia. Plus: Have any of the government's regeneration programmes been effective? Subscribe for FREE to receive The Subplot direct to your inbox: www.placenorth.co.uk

Place North analysis editor David Thame explains why the Competition and Markets Authority getting tough with housebuilders won't change England's residential problem. Plus:  a look at agency profits and debt. Get The Subplot each week for free direct to your inbox when you subscribe to Place North: placenorth.co.uk

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Why does it seem so difficult to build infrastructure in the North? Place North analysis editor David Thame gets to the heart of the matter. Plus: a noisy legal affair and planning tweaks. Read and subscribe for FREE at placenorth.co.uk

City councils are crafting plans around how much office space they'll need 15 years down the line - but does their math stack up? Plus, Place North analysis editor David Thame gives the BTR market a health check while also reporting some good news for Newcastle. Read and subscribe for FREE at placenorth.co.uk

Are multi-billion-pound local authority asset sales moving closer? Place North analysis editor David Thame examines whether selling - or holding out - is the better move for councils. Plus: the next chapter in the Teesworks' drama and the latest on beds and sheds. Read and subscribe to The Subplot for FREE at placenorth.co.uk

Hear us out - business rates retention is about to transform the North. Here's why. Plus, Place North analysis editor David Thame takes a look at the Northern shed scene and whether co-living is on the up or down... For the latest on the built environment across the North, visit placenorth.co.uk and subscribe for free.

Place North's David Thame digs into why university financial woes are problematic for the property business. Plus: a look at politics and planning - and some good news for the retail sector. Receive The Subplot directly into your inbox every week for FREE. Subscribe at placenorth.co.uk

Place North analysis editor David Thame breaks down whether or not there's any merit in rumours that Labour may resurrect the old HS2 plan. Plus: is Hull set to be the next Hollywood of the North? Written edition of The Subplot is available on Place North West, Place Yorkshire, and Place North East.

Town Halls face a difficult 2024, one the property industry cannot ignore. Place North analysis editor David Thame digs into how the situation got so bad and what this means for the future. Plus: student beds and Leeds hotels are on the up. Receive The Subplot directly to your inbox, subscribe for FREE here: https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/subscribe/

From high rates of graduate retention to a lack of green space, experts on this podcast brought to you by Alliance Investments explore the city's strengths and weaknesses in the eyes of people looking to plough their money into property.  Arik Agamian, sales director at Alliance Investments, and Louise Emmott, managing director at Kingsdene, sat down with Place North West senior reporter Dan Whelan to discuss what Manchester has going for it and what it must improve on.  Subscribe to our FREE Daily Briefing newsletter here: https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/subscribe/ Find out more about Alliance Investments: https://www.alliance-investments.com/

Accelerating the delivery of buildings of all shapes and sizes is imperative if our towns and cities are to thrive and a piece of software developed by VU.CITY is doing just that.  Claire Locke, commercial director at VU.CITY, sat down with Place North West senior reporter Dan Whelan to explain how Site Solve, the firm's generative design tool, works.  They were joined by Dave Lee, director at Clarion Housing Group, who talked about how the tool is helping the housing association's development arm Latimer streamline its processes.  Find out more about VU.CITY here.

What are the dos and don'ts of crafting the perfect business development strategy? The latest Place North podcast digs into all things marketing within the built environment, with the help of Civic Engineers' Katrina Davis and our own Dino Moutsopoulos. Hosted by Julia Hatmaker, editor of Place North West.