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.

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.

What the sector wants and needs from its industry events was the topic of this frank and honest discussion about the quality and value of what is currently on offer.

The property industry thinks Labour’s manifesto may be hard to deliver, if Angela Rayner’s recent UKREiiF speech is any guide. Plus: levelling up in Doncaster.

Welcome to May, a month where the Northern property market is focussed on revenue as the half-year approaches. Plus: mayoral elections and Liverpool entertainment.

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. Plus: skyscraper dreams in Liverpool and speedy progress on York Central. 

New data from the Office for National Statistics shows the power twentysomethings have on Northern cities. We dig into what this means for offices and homes. Plus: a snapshot of the industrial market

The warehouse sector is more appealing than ever to those with seriously deep pockets. We look into what is whetting investor appetites. Plus: Planning fast lanes and Leeds’ bright future.

Is it government? The city region mayors? Transport for the North? We dig into why regional transport policy is plagued by inertia. Plus: Have any of the government’s regeneration programmes been effective?