MIPIM | Habiko moving at pace to deliver 3,000-home goal

Chief executive Mark Allan said the launch of the £1bn fund has given the investor/developer more confidence about its ability to deliver its Greater Manchester pipeline against a backdrop of market uncertainty.

Why is it so difficult to get to grips with regeneration, and what is ‘good growth’? This interactive session held by Studio Hoodless, Civic, and Layer Studio brought the industry together to brainstorm how they can be delivered effectively across the North of England and beyond.

Representatives from top investment firms, local authorities, and developers gathered to do business at MIPIM’s UK Stage on Tuesday morning.

Hot on the heels of planning permission for a 28-storey block at the Liverpool cluster being advanced by Davos and Beetham, the SimpsonHaugh-designed centrepiece of the scheme has been unveiled.

“We’re confident that the next decade in Greater Manchester will be the best in our city region since the Victorian period,” said GM Mayor Andy Burnham to a packed room at the global property convention in Cannes.

Speaking on the opening panel session of the expo, Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said local authorities need to have more “skin in the game” to address the UK’s chronic shortage of discounted accommodation.

Intervention is an essential attribute of the town centre masterplan and will be for the delivery of the Mayoral Development Corporation coming forward in 2026.

As the North of England delegation gathers at MIPIM, it’s great to see how much optimism and ambition is in the air, writes Sam Heyes of Mountain Earth. The real challenge facing the North is how we bridge the gap between ambitious plans and the reality of the build.

Developers, local authorities, contractors, lawyers, financiers, architects, engineers, and more gathered together at Gare Maritime in Cannes on Monday evening to celebrate the start of the global property convention.

Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said the gap between the two cities is closing after he unveiled a nine-figure regeneration war chest in Cannes.

The development of the new ground and the surrounding area should celebrate the diversity of Old Trafford as an ‘incredibly welcoming place’, according to Cllr Tom Ross, Leader of Trafford.

We are currently delivering two projects that illustrate why secondary cities require a fundamentally different approach than established markets, writes Nick Mullins of Axis-RE.

Senior representatives from Saudi development New Marabba and the University of Sheffield are among the latest additions to Place’s North of England and Scotland programme.

Matthew Pennycook is the latest UK government official to join the list of those attending the global property convention in Cannes.

The Leeds-headquartered building regulations and compliance adviser is looking forward to representing the North of England on the international stage in three weeks’ time.

From a Dragon’s Den-style showcase of the most investable areas in the North to a deep dive into the region’s untapped economic potential – the North of England MIPIM calendar of events is filled with dynamic and engaging sessions that put the region in the global spotlight.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council Leader Cllr Anne Handley and Salford City Council head of partnerships and investment Sarah Ashurst spoke at the dinner, each making the case for why their communities belong on the global stage.

The local authority has extended its long-running programme of activity with Place North, including heading to the global expo with the North of England delegation next month.

From what to pack to how to manage your diary, those attending the ‘How to do MIPIM well’ event benefited from a series of top tips from veterans of the global property conference.