Insight

Do away with silly New Year's resolutions and get organised with a clear and measurable plan for success.

Around this time every year, I have the unenviable task of predicting what might happen across the North West property market over the next 12 months. While it’s always a privilege to be asked, it’s not always so easy to paint an optimistic or original picture.

Traditional change methods often rely on a top-down approach, where key decisions are made by a select few behind closed doors. How can you encourage employee participation and how to do you get ready for change?

Although each city is unique, not all are created equal. The way we design has a profound impact on our quality of life, our health, and our environment. At the heart of the enigma; some cities are designed for people, while others are designed for cars.

The Non-Domestic Rating Bill has now become the Non-Domestic Rating Act and the changes represent the most significant overhaul of business rates in decades. But will it make a difference to most businesses?

Storytelling is central to our species. Turning it to our advantage in a marketing context can help us grow our audience and improve our revenue.

There is now a chance the Valuation Office will accept agreements that allow serviced office providers to maintain flexibility, while ensuring tenants retain 'paramount control.'

Yep, it’s November. That means if you haven’t started thinking about your Christmas 2023 campaign, you’re already a bit behind. The good news is there’s still time to get your ducks in a row.

As placemakers, it's sometimes useful to be reminded that we don't always need to be in the driving seat as long as our customers know we're with them for the journey.

Your website will require some love and attention every blue moon. Here’s how to plan for success when redesigning it.

Cavendish's recent survey suggests that Northern MPs would back new nuclear power projects in their areas.

2023’s Place Party was a barnstorming night to remember for all the right reasons. What’s more, It’s a positive goldmine of opportunities. How can we capitalize on these kind of events?

Does the answer to our flawed housing model lie in urban form and increasing inner-city density consistently?

With a clutch of firms marking important anniversaries this month, what can we learn from them in sustaining a business past its first decade?

Just when it seemed that common sense was finally prevailing, the protracted saga around nutrient neutrality is set to rumble on into 2024.

As an urban planning concept gaining traction, the 15-minute city brings basic necessities closer to communities. This includes access to housing, jobs, schools, healthcare, leisure and green space.

We’re so often caught up with details that simply aren’t that important. Let's focus on what matters - what we should really be remembered for.

If you're doing the work necessary to deliver sustainable projects, you should shout about it. But beware of overselling yourself, the consequences can be disastrous.

Does anybody reading this use Salford Central Station to get into the city? I do. What an embarrassment, right?

The government is proposing to extend the six week rule in an effort to cut down on empty rates mitigation.