North East Emerging Development Hotspots 2026

A commitment to Northern Powerhouse Rail and a promise to overhaul Green Book spending rules “to ensure no region has treasury guidance wielded against them”, were among the chancellor’s pledges.

The Prime Minister hopes that Extract will enable planning officers to drastically cut down on the length of time it takes to process data from documents, by digitising information in minutes rather than hours.

Tangible excitement surrounds the North East property arena following the ascension to metro mayor and combined authority status. ake this moment to delve into parts of the market you might not have considered before, as leading figures from local government and development map out the details of the next great area you need to know […]

Durham, Sunderland, Tees Valley, Newcastle Gateshead, Northumberland… New mayors and combined authorities, ambitious universities, and a powerhouse of ports – the North East has it all. Place North East will dig into the region’s property scene, highlighting the movers and the shakers – as well as the economic and political forces dominating conversations. If you […]

Reflect on the region’s achievements with like-minded property people as you gear up for the break. Join us for festive networking in a relaxed environment, with optional Christmas jumpers. Tickets cost £55+VAT and include two drinks tokens and food. Book using the form below – if you can’t see the form, please contact [email protected] View […]

A welcome addition to the North East business calendar, this half-day conference is ideal for anyone keen to develop in the North East in need of a comprehensive overview of the region. Responding to the housing crisis, unlocking universities as regenerators and offshore power are all playing a part in transforming the region’s economic outlook. […]

Place North’s invitation-only briefing on the Wednesday morning at UKREiiF explored one of the biggest and most enduring obstacles the property and development industry is seeking to overcome – society’s distrust of the sector.

Queues, walls, and ropes.

The UK’s minister of state for housing and planning took to the stage in Leeds to reassure housebuilders that planning reforms will be largely complete by the end of the year – with the warning that the government ‘expects better’ in return.

From data centres in Blackpool to space centres in Newcastle, a panel of Northern leaders set out their investment propositions on the global stage and discussed how the North can work together to make them a reality.

Positive steps taken towards reinvigorating housebuilding by the government nine months into its term are not to be sniffed at – but does the ambition match the reality on the ground? Place North’s MIPIM breakfast conference focused on this topic with a panel of private and public sector experts.

How can the private sector contribute to devolution shaping the future of the North? As the government launched its Planning & Infrastructure Bill, long-term planning, trust, and collaboration were highlighted by speakers from the North East, Greater Manchester, and Liverpool.

Intimate networking events, hard-hitting panel discussions with industry leaders, and high-energy activation sessions make up Place North’s diverse and engaging programme for the 2025 edition of the international property expo.

Small and medium sized housebuilders are uniquely placed to play a starring role in addressing the UK’s housing crisis and contribute to the government’s ambitious homes target, according to Andrew Evans and John Wybar of VM Finance.

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

The construction firm’s managing director Paul Dodsworth chatted to Place North West about its expansion plans, thriving in a volatile market, and why the company is going to MIPIM 2025.

Tickets for Place North’s 2025 events are selling fast and, with new events launched this year, now is the time to check you aren’t missing out on anything – for the first time, we are also offering a 50% discount on tickets for local authorities and housing associations.

More than 3,000 homes could be delivered as a result of a £300m boost to the Affordable Homes Programme and £50m for the Local Authority Housing Fund.

One hundred Place North delegates heading to Cannes in four weeks gathered for an inaugural preview dinner at hotel voco in Manchester.