THING OF THE WEEK

We’ve seen an unprecedented shift in working habits over the past six months, which has left many reviewing what office space means to them. So, after a period of reflection, what are the key things we know we need to deliver? writes Bradley Topps of Bruntwood SciTech.

Co-op Live, the £350m music arena to be built at Eastlands, has announced an investment tie-up with musician Harry Styles described by developer Oak View Group as a “huge coup”.

The Manchester-based tech company works with companies such as Vita Student and Urbanbubble to create branded apps that engage tenants and support building management.

JMW Solicitors has started a 12-month marketing and business development campaign with Place North West under a new style of offering the publisher and events organiser has brought to the property community.

Promotional body Marketing Manchester has withdrawn plans to exhibit at the property expo in the South of France next June in response to feedback from its delegation during the current climate.

Welcome to our conference plan for next year, blending familiar favourites with new topics reflecting the changing world.

Next year's edition of the annual property expo in the South of France has been postponed to 7-10 June, from 16-19 March, in anticipation of ongoing travel restrictions.

Step back into networking with Place North West at this half-day session on the changing consumer demands for shopping and eating out and how property can best respond.