Place Podcast

Place Podcast episodes:

• 05.02.2024

  Why revenue matters more than ever | The Subplot

  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. Read and subscribe to the...

  
• 04.25.2024

  Slaying real estate dragons | The Subplot

  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...

  
• 04.18.2024

  Gigafactories are out, data centres are in | The Subplot

  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...

  
• 04.11.2024

  Regional offices suddenly make sense - here's why | The Subplot

  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...

  
• 04.04.2024

  Why solar farmers are heading North | The Subplot

  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

  
• 03.28.2024

  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. 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...

  
• 03.21.2024

  Rich graduates are dictating the future of property. Here's why | The Subplot

  New data from the Office for National Statistics shows the power twentysomethings have on Northern cities. Place North analysis editor David Thame digs into what this means for offices and homes. Plus: a snapshot of the industrial market. Subscribe for free...

  
• 03.14.2024

  Big money can't get enough of big sheds | The Subplot

  The warehouse sector is more appealing than ever to those with seriously deep pockets. Place North analysis editor David Thame looks at investor appetites. Plus: Planning fast lanes and Leeds' bright future. Get The Subplot sent directly to your inbox every week for...

  
• 03.07.2024

  Who is driving Northern transport policy? | The Subplot

  Is it government? The city region mayors? Transport for the North? Place North analysis editor David Thame digs into why regional transport policy is plagued by inertia. Plus: Have any of the government's regeneration programmes been effective? Subscribe for FREE to receive The...

  
• 02.29.2024

  Examining UK housing's biggest enemy - land supply | The Subplot

  Place North analysis editor David Thame explains why the Competition and Markets Authority getting tough with housebuilders won't change England's residential problem. Plus:  a look at agency profits and debt. Get The Subplot each week for free direct to your inbox when...

  
• 02.22.2024

  How war could change the Northern property scene | The Subplot

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• 02.15.2024

  What the Tyne Bridge tell us about Northern infrastructure | The Subplot

  Why does it seem so difficult to build infrastructure in the North? Place North analysis editor David Thame gets to the heart of the matter. Plus: a noisy legal affair and planning tweaks. Read and subscribe for FREE at placenorth.co.uk

  
• 02.08.2024

  Inside the dark art of office market predictions | The Subplot

  City councils are crafting plans around how much office space they'll need 15 years down the line - but does their math stack up? Plus, Place North analysis editor David Thame gives the BTR market a health check while also reporting some...

  
• 02.01.2024

  Should councils put their £23bn property portfolios on sale? | The Subplot

  Are multi-billion-pound local authority asset sales moving closer? Place North analysis editor David Thame examines whether selling - or holding out - is the better move for councils. Plus: the next chapter in the Teesworks' drama and the latest on beds and...

  
• 01.25.2024

  The devolution bonus that could spell billions for regeneration | The Subplot

  Hear us out - business rates retention is about to transform the North. Here's why. Plus, Place North analysis editor David Thame takes a look at the Northern shed scene and whether co-living is on the up or down... For the...

  
• 01.18.2024

  Are UK universities at risk of bankruptcy? | The Subplot

  Place North's David Thame digs into why university financial woes are problematic for the property business. Plus: a look at politics and planning - and some good news for the retail sector. Receive The Subplot directly into your inbox every week...

  
• 01.11.2024

  HS2 - is the dream of a Northern leg really dead? | The Subplot

  Place North analysis editor David Thame breaks down whether or not there's any merit in rumours that Labour may resurrect the old HS2 plan. Plus: is Hull set to be the next Hollywood of the North? Written edition of The Subplot...

  
• 01.04.2024

  Councils in crisis, hotels, student housing | The Subplot

  Town Halls face a difficult 2024, one the property industry cannot ignore. Place North analysis editor David Thame digs into how the situation got so bad and what this means for the future. Plus: student beds and Leeds hotels are...

  
• 12.13.2023

  How do residential investors view Manchester? | Place North West Podcast

  From high rates of graduate retention to a lack of green space, experts on this podcast brought to you by Alliance Investments explore the city’s strengths and weaknesses in the eyes of people looking to plough their money into property.  Arik...

  
• 09.11.2023

  Can one piece of tech save developers weeks of toil? | Place Podcast

  Accelerating the delivery of buildings of all shapes and sizes is imperative if our towns and cities are to thrive and a piece of software developed by VU.CITY is doing just that.  Claire Locke, commercial director at VU.CITY, sat down with...

  
• 07.27.2023

  Marketing best practices for the property industry | Place North Podcast

  What are the dos and don'ts of crafting the perfect business development strategy? The latest Place North podcast digs into all things marketing within the built environment, with the help of Civic Engineers' Katrina Davis and our own Dino Moutsopoulos. Hosted...

  
• 07.13.2023

  A snapshot of the Northern property scene | Place North Podcast

  From Sheffield to Teesside, Place North’s Neil Tague and Louise Hall discuss the big projects and the big names dominating headlines in Yorkshire and the North East in this podcast episode.

  
• 07.05.2023

  How to build more homes in uncertain times | Place Podcast

  Constant tinkering with the planning system and a volatile economic landscape are two of the biggest issues contributing to the housing crisis. That was the view of Winkworth Sherwood partners Colette McCormack and Lindsay Garrett, who discussed the sector’s challenges...

  
• 06.28.2023

  Homes of the future: how do we build sustainable communities? | Place Podcast

  Place North West editor Julia Hatmaker is joined by Onward Homes executive director of property, Sandy Livingstone, and Manchester City Council executive member for housing and development, Cllr Gavin White, to discuss how best to achieve high-quality, affordable homes for...

  
• 05.31.2023

  What next for housing in Cumbria? | Place Podcast

  Genesis Homes chief executive Nicky Gordon sat down with Place North West to discuss what being a housebuilder in Cumbria is really like, the potential implications of the recent local government reorganisation, and why Barrow is a place to watch.

  
• 04.04.2023

  The demand for reliable energy | Place Podcast

  Place Editor Julia Hatmaker hosted this podcast with Leah Holmes, Utilities Specialist within Smart Energy and Sustainability at Hydrock, and Carol Culley, Deputy Chief Executive at Manchester City Council to discuss the demand and supply of reliable energy in Manchester....

  
• 02.15.2023

  What policy reform could mean for affordable housing | Place Podcast

  Replacing Section 106 contributions with a single community infrastructure levy could severely impact the delivery of discounted homes, according to Rob Loughenbury, director of strategy at Onward Homes. Hosted by Place North West senior reporter Dan Whelan, this podcast delves into the...

  
• 01.17.2023

  Delivering innovative smart buildings, featuring MiddleCap's Miloš Halečka | PlaceTech Podcast

  Having completed one of London’s smartest office buildings in recent years, MiddleCap’s innovations director Miloš Halečka dives into how his team puts tech at the heart of development. Southworks, MiddleCap’s first development in the UK, completed in 2021, bringing 70,000 sq...

  
• 12.13.2022

  Savills' Jeremy Hinds + applied research consultant Paul Sayers | PlaceTech Podcast

  Paul Unger is joined by Savills' director Jeremy Hinds and applied research consultant Paul Sayers to discuss climate change and how the rise in water levels could affect planning and property.

  
• 11.02.2022

  Sharry + LinkedIn on workplace experience | PlaceTech podcast

  Sharry's country manager for the US and Canada, Kevin Wilhelm and LinkedIn's senior director & head of global design and build, Victor Sanchez, join Paul Unger, editor of PlaceTech, to discuss... What do we mean by workplace experience? Kevin, Victor and...

  
• 10.12.2022

  ESG comms advice from the experts at Social | PlaceTech Podcast

  A comms masterclass this week with three directors of Social, a leading ESG and tech PR agency – join Sara Donnelly, Andy Cameron-Smith and Luke Cross sharing their wisdom with PlaceTech editor Paul Unger. Questions answered Why does ESG matter in...

  
• 09.21.2022

  Savills’ Jeremy Hinds + applied futurist Tom Cheesewright | PlaceTech Podcast

  Paul Unger is joined by Jeremy Hinds, planning director at Savills, and Tom Cheesewright to explore the reasons holding back real estate from taking the radical steps needed to challenge climate change. Takeaways There is a lack of a consensus framework...

  
• 09.07.2022

  In conversation with Gecina’s Antoine Geoffroy, head of R&D and innovation | PlaceTech Podcast

  Gecina is a French real estate company which owns and operates €20bn of real estate assets, 97% of which are located in the Paris region. Takeaways ‘When we are at the beginning of the journey the most difficult part is spreading...

  
• 08.30.2022

  Innovative ways to maximise asset potential | Place Podcast

  Ever thought about growing leafy greens in your basement? On this episode of the Place North West podcast, Chris Bowie-Hill of Hydrock and Chris Lloyd of Glenbrook discuss new and interesting ways to generate income from retail assets. From dark kitchens...

  
• 08.23.2022

  Time to lead, not to follow - NAR talks proptech investing | PlaceTech Podcast

  Get inside the US National Association of Realtors’s property tech ventures with Dan Weisman, director of emerging tech trends; Natasha Terinova, director of accelerator programme Reach UK; and Tyler Thompson, managing partner of its investment fund Second Century Ventures. With 1.3m...

  
• 08.18.2022

  Reasons to be optimistic about property + climate | PlaceTech Podcast

  One of the leading players in ESG data for real estate globally, Matt Ellis was a sustainability adviser at CBRE before he set up Measurabl in 2013. He is also a fine writer and his ‘From Green to ESG’ book sets...

  
• 08.16.2022

  Grosvenor Innovation Director, Craig O'Donnell | PlaceTech Podcast

  Craig O’Donnell, group innovation director of the global property developer, talks to Paul Unger about future-proofing businesses and testing out new ideas. Discover more on placetech.net

  
• 08.04.2022

  Exploring the approach to backing the right tech solutions, ft. Hazelview | PlaceTech podcast

  Hear invaluable insight from directors Michael Tsourounis and Roger Poirier of Toronto-headquartered Hazelview Investments, exploring their dual approach to backing the right tech solutions and embedding them across the group’s portfolio. Find out more, at placetech.net

  
• 07.27.2022

  What makes a property company get into tech investing? With JLL Spark and Proptech1 | PlaceTech Podcast

  In this PlaceTech podcast, Tanguy Quero, investment principal at JLL, and Kingma Ma, head of UK at venture capital firm Proptech1, join Paul Unger to delve into the relationships between venture capital firms and their property investment partners. Find out more...

  
• 07.26.2022

  MASTERCLASS | How to retrofit – think more, use less

  Retrofitting is a necessity as the UK forges ahead with its plan to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. So how should we approach retrofitting to produce the best possible results? Civic Engineers director James Bruce divulges his three...

  
• 07.21.2022

  Super-charging connectivity across the Liverpool City Region | Place Podcast

  In the latest Place North West podcast, ITS’s Dave Ferry and Liverpool City Region’s Lorna Rodgers break down what ‘full-fibre’ means, why it is important and what is being done to futureproof the region.

  
• 07.20.2022

  Philippe Boyer of Covivio talks to Blandine Laffargue | PlaceTech Podcast

  Innovation director Philippe Boyer is responsible for the tech solutions in a portfolio worth €27bn across France, Germany and Italy, specialising in offices, hospitality and residential. He spoke to Paris-based journalist Blandine Laffargue to get behind the buzzwords in corporate...

  
• 07.19.2022

  MASTERCLASS | How to conduct a public consultation

  In this episode, Copper Consultancy director Annabel John and strategic director Tom Morrison break down the intricacies of effective public consultation. They share key mistakes to avoid and outline best practices. The episode even looks at a consultation in practice –...

  
• 07.05.2022

  MASTERCLASS | How to design a commercial space for science

  The rise of life sciences and biotech has put a premium on laboratory space. In this episode, Fairhursts Design Group managing director Mark Adey and director Laura Sherliker walk us through the ins and outs of crafting commercial science spaces,...

  
• 06.29.2022

  How do you create smart buildings the right way? | PlaceTech Podcast

  David Hodges, director of eco-i, Phil Marsden, director of project management at Muse and James Thomas, head of smart buildings and technologies at Wates, join PlaceTech deputy editor, Karl Tomusk, to share experience and advice on getting a building ready...

  
• 06.21.2022

  MASTERCLASS | How to convert a listed building

  Understanding conservation deficit and the importance of consulting with the local community were some of the key messages Buttress Architects’ director Stephen Anderson was keen to hammer home in this first episode of our masterclass podcast series. In this episode, Anderson talks us...

  
• 05.05.2022

  Building safety bill summary | Place Podcast

  Alan Robson and Max Meadows of Project Four Construction Safety joined Julia Hatmaker, deputy editor at Place North West, to discuss, in depth, the latest on the building safety bill. To find out more about project four, visit: projectfoursafety.com Subscribe to our...

  
• 04.25.2022

  In conversation with Marcus Ginn, founder & CEO of Edozo | PlaceTech Podcast

  Marcus Ginn, founder and CEO of Edozo, joins Paul Unger, editor of PlaceTech, to discuss the problems Edozo sets out to solve within the property industry, trends within the market, Edozo's product roadmap, why they have joined the Reach UK...

  
• 04.12.2022

  What are the mega trends in property technology? | PlaceTech Podcast

  In this episode of the PlaceTech Podcast, Tom Willcock, director of innovation at Hollis, joins PlaceTech editor Paul Unger for a quick-fire walkthrough of some of the biggest trends in real estate innovation. Find out more about Hollis here. Subscribe to PlaceTech's...

  
• 02.25.2022

  What are the implications of changing weather patterns for planning and property? | PlaceTech Podcast

  In this special PlaceTech podcast episode, Jeremy Hinds, planning director at Savills, joins Paul Unger, editor of PlaceTech, to talk about how predicted weather patterns and changes in climate will shape how we plan and design our future cities. Find out...