Business Beware the dangers of poor financial advice In today’s complex financial landscape, even the most accomplished business leaders can fall victim to poor financial advice. Lazenby's Financial Services, a Leeds-based Independent Financial Advisory firm, is emphasising the critical importance of choosing the right advisor to help investors fully understand the risks and costs involved. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leading Northern developer signs up 5 retail occupiers Leading northern developer Almscliffe-Dhesi (AD) is transforming a derelict industrial site on Faverdale in north-west Darlington into a multi-let retail park. Construction work on the two-acre site begins next month (February) and is scheduled to finish in September. Occupiers already signed up are Costa Coffee, Greggs, Indigo Sun, Harrison Vets By The Editor • 2 min read
Business North Yorkshire developer welcomes planned easing of mortgage rules The news that mortgage rules could be eased in the quest for growth has been welcomed by Vivly Living, the award-winning Yorkshire residential property developer and builder. The Government has urged financial regulators to look at allowing banks and other lenders greater flexibility to allow “responsible risk-taking” from borrowers. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Odsal lease sold to Bradford Bulls by the RFL The sale of the lease of the iconic Odsal Stadium, the home of the Bradford Bulls Rugby League team, to the Bulls, has been completed. The deal was brokered by global property consultancy Knight Frank. Lawyers have now finalized the exact details of the 150-year-old lease, which is owned by By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Baytree's development sets new benchmark for environmental excellence Two state-of-the-art speculative warehouse units developed by Baytree Logistics Properties Ltd have reached practical completion – and are now available for occupation. The scheme totals 552,000 sq. ft and is situated in Stourton, south Leeds just three miles south-east of Leeds city centre and adjacent to both J7 of the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Julian Kynaston appointed brand director for CLOUD NINE styling tools Julian Kynaston, founder and CEO of Propaganda Brand Consultancy, has been announced as the new brand director for CLOUD NINE, the award-winning hair styling tools company. Julian will take on this exciting role alongside his existing responsibilities at Propaganda and as chair of GenM. This move further solidifies the intertwined By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Housebuilder submits plans for £23.5m development in Barnsley Avant Homes has submitted plans and exchanged contracts on a 7.6-acre site in the village of Great Houghton, Barnsley to deliver a £23.5m, 108 new home multi-tenure development Called Houghton Place and located on High Street, the proposed development will comprise a mix of one-, two-, three-, and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Housebuilder secures three new sites delivering 255 plots Sheffield-headquartered housebuilder Honey has secured three sites across South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire that will deliver 255 new build homes and revenues of £81.5m. The housebuilder has exchanged contracts on sites in Waverley, near Rotherham; Kirkby-in-Ashfield, near Mansfield; and Eastwood, near Nottingham. Honey currently has five live developments, ranging from By The Editor • 1 min read
Business BGF announces partner appointments from Yorkshire and the North West teams BGF is delighted to announce several Northern appointments as part of its transition to Partner titles within its Investment and Portfolio teams. This strategic development reinforces BGF’s commitment to recognising individual contributions and driving long-term value and growth. Barry Jackson has been promoted to regional partner, building on his By The Editor • 1 min read
Business York Handmade plays pivotal role in the restoration of iconic Welsh Theatre The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in a restoration of Theatr Clwyd in North Wales. York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, has supplied 37,000 specially manufactured bricks for the theatre, which had become unfit for purpose. This significant contract was worth £37,000 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Global recruitment firm targets growth following MBO An international life sciences recruitment firm has completed a management buyout (MBO) with founder Andrew Buxton. The Leeds-headquartered company will see the management team of Tom Maskill, CEO, Sheridan White, CRO, and Ben Paice, COO, take majority ownership. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, will provide a platform for global By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Vivly unveils a raft of price reductions before stamp duty increase Award-winning residential developer Vivly Living has unveiled a raft of price reductions at two of its quality West Yorkshire developments. The reductions apply to beautiful stone-built homes at Vivly’s Willows development at Denby Dale and Whistle Bell Court at Skelmanthorpe. Vivly’s third West Yorkshire development, Knowle Grange at By The Editor • 3 min read
