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  

12 January 

Year Ahead 

The Property Week team make their predictions about the organisations, projects and individuals in the sector to watch in 2024. 

Please note we are not seeking “Year Ahead” prediction articles this year.  Feature now completed.

 

19 January 

North East 

The North East is expected to play a leading role in the UK’s green industrial revolution, with manufacturing facilities being set up along the Tyne and elsewhere. For this article, we’ll look at whether this could drive up demand for industrial warehouse stock. 

Writer: Adam Branson. Feature now completed.

 

26 January 

Workspace 

Landlords and developers are evolving and adapting their office footplates to meet the latest needs of occupiers. For this article, we’ll look at the office design trends emerging and the types of amenities and facilities increasingly required. 

Writer: Greg Pitcher. Feature now completed.

 

2 February 

Retail 

Over the past decade, many much-loved department stores have closed their doors, leaving large spaces abandoned on high streets. For this feature, we’ll look at the potential new uses for these stranded assets.  

Writer: James Wilmore (jameswilmore73@gmail.com)  

 

9 February 

Midlands regional focus 

Property Week will be visiting Birmingham on 18 and 19 January to look at how high-rise residential developments are transforming the city centre. If you’d like to put forward a high-rise developer for the article, email andy.hillier@propertyweek.com. 

 

16 February  

Proptech

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to radically improve and speed up processes across the property sector. For this feature, the Property Week team will look at its potential practical implementation. Email suggestions to andy.hillier@propertyweek.com.

 

23 February  

Hotels

Several major hotel developments are due to reach completion in the first half of 2024. However, the latest research shows there was a significant fall in hotel investment last year. So, are we likely to see a slowdown in the next few years?

Writer: Adam Branson (adamjamesbranson@hotmail.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