Five key developments transforming West Yorkshire

2026 is a watershed year for UK landlords.  From tenancy reform under the Renters’ Rights Act, to the rollout of Making Tax Digital, proposed EPC upgrades, and the likelihood of greater HMRC scrutiny, the rules, and the operating environment, are changing fast.  

Development of the railways in Victorian Britain helped radically transform the social and commercial fabric of towns and cities across the country, with York at the heart of this travel revolution writes Tom Gilman of McLaren Regeneration.

The Liverpool-based mechanical and electrical engineer will team up with Place North to champion conversations around sustainability, resilience, and collaboration in the built environment.

Place Yorkshire’s busy summer of industry events – with development updates so far in Leeds, Hull, and Sheffield – has shone a spotlight on the breadth of investment opportunities and development activity across our region, writes Harriet Knowles of Counter Context