Housing minister to attend MIPIM

If you sell or let homes or commercial space in the UK, you’re operating in a market where the product is physical, but the first viewing is digital. Buyers, tenants and agents don’t just compare floor plates and EPCs; they compare experiences, writes Daniel Swepson of Next Chapter and Show + Tell.

Senior representatives from Saudi development New Marabba and the University of Sheffield are among the latest additions to Place’s North of England and Scotland programme.

BTG Eddisons will take top billing at AO Arena on 1 October for a spectacular evening to celebrate the success of the Northern property industry.

The Leeds-headquartered building regulations and compliance adviser is looking forward to representing the North of England on the international stage in three weeks’ time.

From a Dragon’s Den-style showcase of the most investable areas in the North to a deep dive into the region’s untapped economic potential – the North of England MIPIM calendar of events is filled with dynamic and engaging sessions that put the region in the global spotlight.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council Leader Cllr Anne Handley and Salford City Council head of partnerships and investment Sarah Ashurst spoke at the dinner, each making the case for why their communities belong on the global stage.

The local authority has extended its long-running programme of activity with Place North, including heading to the global expo with the North of England delegation next month.

More than a dozen companies have signed up so far for this year’s gathering of the property community at Leeds’ Royal Armouries in May for the fifth instalment of the property expo. Join them and let Place help you make the most of the convention.

From what to pack to how to manage your diary, those attending the ‘How to do MIPIM well’ event benefited from a series of top tips from veterans of the global property conference.