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?

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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.

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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.

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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 good news for Newcastle.

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 sheds.

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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...

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.

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?

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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 on the up.

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