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Greater Manchester, the West Midlands, and the North East are expected to invest £1.8bn, £1.7bn, and £1.1bn, respectively, as part of a programme to deliver 300,000 properties over the next 10 years.

Tom Riordan will lead efforts to build an inter-city growth corridor across the North modelled on the Oxford–Cambridge Arc, as chancellor Rachel Reeves seeks to strengthen Labour’s economic offer to the region.

Our North of England Suite will host a series of dynamic sessions throughout the international property expo, while also providing a space for ambitious brands to host launch events, private events, or cocktail hours.

Local and combined authorities are encouraged to reach out to Legal & General to discuss potential investment opportunities, with the global investor committed to providing £2bn in funds for regional growth by 2030.

The government says it plans to crack down on lengthy judicial reviews in an effort to speed up progress on national level infrastructure projects.

‘Investible North’ and ‘Great Minds’ will showcase the best the region has to offer at the global property expo in Cannes next March.

Housing secretary Steve Reed has announced a series of amendments geared towards cutting through red tape and speeding up housing and infrastructure delivery.

Property professionals from various sectors gathered together to explore best practice when it comes to low-carbon, energy-efficient developments.

In line with national trends, the third quarter of this year has seen a substantial increase in the number of homes entering the regional planning system – jumping from 11,651 in 2024 to 21,379.