Join Place as we go back through the archives to March 2017 and hear from Sir Howard Bernstein about his career as chief executive at the city council – the highs, the lows, and how he wanted to be remembered.

The built environment is all about building projects that last generations, so why should our approach to our staff be any different? The latest Place podcast, brought to you by Morgan Sindall Construction, digs into recruitment, employee development, and more.

Wigan’s regeneration journey is gathering pace. This podcast, brought to you by Freeths, takes a look at the work that is going into transforming the town centre and explores why Wigan is arguably Greater Manchester’s hottest investment prospect.

The property industry thinks Labour’s manifesto may be hard to deliver, if Angela Rayner’s recent UKREiiF speech is any guide. Plus: levelling up in Doncaster.

Welcome to May, a month where the Northern property market is focussed on revenue as the half-year approaches. Plus: mayoral elections and Liverpool entertainment.

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. Plus: skyscraper dreams in Liverpool and speedy progress on York Central. 

New data from the Office for National Statistics shows the power twentysomethings have on Northern cities. We dig into what this means for offices and homes. Plus: a snapshot of the industrial market

The warehouse sector is more appealing than ever to those with seriously deep pockets. We look into what is whetting investor appetites. Plus: Planning fast lanes and Leeds’ bright future.

Is it government? The city region mayors? Transport for the North? We dig into why regional transport policy is plagued by inertia. Plus: Have any of the government’s regeneration programmes been effective?

Here’s 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.

A look into how Vladimir Putin could change the armed forces’ land and property needs in the North. Plus: good news for freeports and Liverpool.

Why does it seem so difficult to build infrastructure in the North? Plus: a noisy legal affair and planning tweaks.

Why some developers and investors are getting worried about the way planners do their office market sums. Plus: BTR uncertainty and Newcastle success.

Are multi-billion-pound local authority asset sales moving closer? Plus: the next chapter in the Teesworks’ drama and the latest on beds and sheds.

Hear us out – business rates retention is about to transform the North. Here’s why. Plus a look at the Northern shed scene and whether co-living is on the up or down.

Why are university financial woes problematic for the property industry? Plus: a look at politics and planning – and some good news for the retail sector.

Why HS2 may not be on the brink of revival. Plus: Is Hull our next Northern Hollywood?

Town halls face a difficult 2024, one the property industry cannot ignore. Plus: student beds and Leeds hotels are on the up.

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.