Each week, we run a feature article about a particular region or property sector. The list of the themes coming up until the end of the year can be viewed by clicking here. We start work on Markets articles around four to six weeks in advance of publication. 

A synopsis for each feature is published around a month in advance of publication. You can contact the writers on the email addresses supplied below with any ideas or potential contacts.

Markets articles  

26 April  

Film studios

Most existing film and TV space in the UK is concentrated around London and the South East, with massive expansion plans already under way at studios such as Shepperton and Elstree. However, there has been less development in the north of England. Now, several studio developments are in planning that will significantly add to capacity in the North.

Writer: Adam Branson (adamjamesbranson@hotmail.com)

 

3 May  

Ports

Long delays have become a regular occurence at UK ports. So, has the time come to dramatically increase capacity at existing ports and even consider opening new locations? For this feature, we’ll look at the current port expansion plans and ask whether they’ll be enough to meet demand. 

Writer: Greg Pitcher (gregpitcher79@gmail.com) 

 

10 May 

North West

We’ll explore what’s happening to the office market in the North West now post-pandemic work trends are starting to settle down.

Writer: Adam Branson (adamjamesbranson@hotmail.com)

 

10 May 

Industrial & Logistics supplement

We’ll be running a selection of features, interviews and opinion pieces about the industrial and logistics sector. The main feature will look at the rising importance of wellbeing in new I&L developments.

Email: Andy Hillier (andy.hillier@propertyweek.com)

 

17 May 

Inward investment

Rather than rely on local authorities and regional mayors to help attract property investment, some regions are forming dedicated public-private sector partnerships. For this article, we’ll talk to several regional partnerships about their role.

Writer: Adam Branson (adamjamesbranson@hotmail.com)

 

23 May 

Affordable housing

Affordable housing - or to be precise the lack of it – looks set to be a key battleground at the general election. So, what will it take to get the affordable homes market moving? For this article, we’ll talk to range of housing providers and experts about the policies required.

Writer: Greg Pitcher (gregpitcher79@gmail.com) 

 

30 May 

Biodiversity

On 12 February, it became a statutory requirement for most new developments to achieve a biodiversity net gain of at least 10%. We’ll speak to a range of developers about how they are achieving biodiversity targets.

Writer: James Wilmore (jameswilmore73@gmail.com)

 

 

Synopses are published around four to six weeks in advance of publication. Themes not listed have yet to be decided. If you wish to pitch ideas in advance, please email suggestions to: andy.hillier@propertyweek.com