Place Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has outlined her plan to get thousands of homes built. But will it work? Place North's David Thame digs into the matter.

Plus: Leeds' office market has reason for optimism - and so does the wider shed scene.

Ahead of her departure to take the top civil servant post at Birmingham City Council, Joanne Roney sat down with Place North's Julia Hatmaker and Dino Moutsopoulos to reflect on the past seven years leading the Northern city. For all the latest on the built environment across the North and North West, visit placenorth.co.uk

Before dusting off his golf clubs, the outgoing chief executive of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority sat down with Place deputy editor Dan Whelan to reflect on the seismic role he has played in the growth of the city region.

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The property industry thinks Labour's manifesto may be hard to deliver, if Angela Rayner's recent UKREiiF speech is any guide. Place North analysis editor David Thame digs into new towns, leasehold reform, and Grey Belt. Plus: Levelling up in Doncaster.

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Welcome to May, a month where the Northern property market is focussed on revenue as the half-year approaches. Place North analysis editor David Thame looks into why revenue is dominating investor mindsets. Plus: mayoral elections and Liverpool entertainment.

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A fortune awaits the bold and the brave who are ready to face the monsters endangering the property market. Place North analysis editor David Thame digs into where the opportunity lies - and what pitfalls face our heroes. Plus: a look at Northern economies and Sunderland's high streets.

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Blackstone's mega data centre has risen from the ashes of BritishVolt's Northumberland dreams. Place North analysis editor David Thame explores the stalling EV revolution and what that means for the push for data centres. Plus: good news all around for Leeds offices and Newcastle BTR.

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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. Place North analysis editor David Thame digs into the matter. Plus: skyscraper dreams in Liverpool and speedy progress on York Central.

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Despite the weather, the region has become a target for solar energy generation. Place North analysis editor David Thame looks at the North's bright power future. Plus: good news for supermarkets and Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Subscribe for FREE: placenorth.co.uk

The built environment has hit a turning point and the sharks of private debt are circling. In this podcast, David Thame explains why financiers think now is the time to up their real estate game. Plus: a supermarket's decision in Blackburn has wide-ranging repercussions.