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Arts and culture venues are increasingly included in major developments. James Wilmore looks at the value they bring.

Japanese-style capsule hotels have started to take off in UK cities. David Parsley asks what’s driving the desire for smaller-scale rooms.

Older people have traditionally favoured buying rather than renting retirement properties. But increasingly, the rental model makes financial sense for both residents and later-living operators.

Property Week features editor Andy Hillier joined 60 riders taking part in this year’s annual fundraising Cycle to Mipim, an epic challenge where participants pedal to Cannes, France.

London’s mayor, retailers and landlords hope pedestrianisation plans will boost the famous but faded retail pitch.

Southampton’s growing student population is driving up demand for new residential development in the city.

Speakers at Property Week’s Industrial & Logistics Conference were optimistic about the sector’s prospects, despite a number of challenges.

Arada, known for its huge residential projects in the Gulf region, has its sights set on London. Property Week's Madeleine Knight visited its schemes in the UAE to see first hand the design principles it plans to deploy in the UK.

With the government committed to the long-anticipated East West Rail scheme, Greg Pitcher looks at how the £7bn line could open up big swathes of land for development between Oxford and Cambridge.

Executive committee member Rowley will take up the role in April, as GPE veteran Wilder leaves to "pursue new opportunities".

Upgrading office buildings increasingly makes sense both financially and environmentally.

AI tools to identify buyers and investment opportunities are improving all the time, but are they reliable? Ian Weinfass speaks to some of the firms using the technology to find out.

The East Midlands led as 99 deals were struck for 100,000 sq ft-plus units – the highest yearly figure since 2022.

Property Week joined skiers and snowboarders from across the property industry for a week-long mix of business and sport at the annual PropSki event.

Take-up of office space in Birmingham recovered towards the end of last year as occupiers sought to secure new space ahead of a looming supply shortage.

Football grounds and other sports venues are playing an increasingly central role in urban regeneration.

Plenty of initiatives encourage a wider range of entry-level candidates, but too much diverse talent leaves the industry before reaching higher levels. RICS EDI head Sybil Taunton tells Anandita Malhotra how the organisation is addressing this issue.

After last year’s Mipim proved a particularly damp affair, with persistent rain and the occasional thunderstorm, property professionals heading to Cannes, southern France, will be hoping for brighter skies when they gather for this year’s event between 9 and 13 March.

Next month’s Mipim conference aims to dispel the economic gloom with a strong showing from the UK’s regions along with senior politicians and global investors.

Investor appetite for shopping centres remains strong. Greg Pitcher looks at what’s behind the renewed interest in physical retail.