Analysis - The Subplot
The Subplot | Slaying real estate dragons
A fortune awaits the bold and the brave who are ready to face the monsters endangering the property market. We dig into where the opportunity lies – and what potential pitfalls face our heroes. Plus: a look at Northern economies and Sunderland’s high streets.
Analysis - The Subplot
The Subplot | Gigafactories are out, data centres are in
Blackstone’s mega data centre has risen from the ashes of BritishVolt’s Northumberland dreams. What does the stalling EV revolution mean for the push for data centres? Plus: good news all around for Leeds offices and Newcastle BTR.
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The Subplot | Regional offices suddenly make sense – here’s why
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.
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The Subplot | Is the property market’s ‘long Covid’ finally over?
The built environment has hit a turning point and the sharks of private debt are circling. Here’s why financiers think now is the time to up their real estate game. Plus: a supermarket’s decision in Blackburn has wide-ranging repercussions.
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The Subplot | Rich graduates are dictating the future of property. Here’s why
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