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While undoubtedly necessary, stricter rules around the safety of buildings could stymie the delivery of new homes in Northern cities if lengthy delays obtaining regulator sign-off go unchecked, according to industry figures across the North.

Managing the energy usage, visitor access, and lockers is just the start of what technology in smart buildings can do. Smart Spaces’ Dan Drogman and MEPC’s Dan Hyde delved into the future of the office and its relationship with technology.

Despite the odds, the office market not only survived Brexit woes and Covid concerns – it positively thrived. But has Labour’s employer NI hike just spelt the end for the high-end office market? Plus: Peel ducks out at MediaCity and co-living picks up pace in Leeds.

Next year, Place North is doing MIPIM differently and will run the show’s first-ever exhibition stand dedicated to the North of England. Get a snapshot of what this could mean for you by listening to this podcast.

The UK is pinning many of its growth hopes to the life sciences sector. But will labs turn out to be as lucrative as previously thought? Plus: Rental houses are beating flats in the war for investment and a shed in Doncaster attracts a £54m cash injection.

Collaboration and partnership were reoccurring themes as local authorities, developers, architects, planners and more gathered to learn more about Place’s plans for the global property conference in March.

Enabling SMEs to deliver more homes may be the answer to our housing problem, according to Phil Cooper of Hope Architects and Anna Relph of Turley.

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has outlined her plan to get thousands of homes built. But will it work? Plus: Leeds’ office market has reason for optimism – and so does the wider shed scene.

Vacancy rates are climbing in the North’s major office market – but landlords, investors, and agents are upbeat. Why? Plus: Why you should care about the US election.