Jill Thwaite, Land Director, East and West Yorkshire, at housebuilder Vistry

Join us for our upcoming property lunch with Jill Thwaite, land director for Yorkshire at Vistry Group, who will share her insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping the region’s residential development market.

As the leader of Vistry’s land function across East and West Yorkshire, Jill is responsible for identifying and securing the sites that will deliver the next generation of homes and communities. Her role provides a unique perspective on the factors influencing housing delivery across the region.

She has delivered major mixed-use regeneration schemes, secured significant public sector investment and worked extensively with partners including Homes England, local authorities and private sector developers. Jill is passionate about creating sustainable communities and unlocking opportunities that deliver long-term economic and social value.

In a Q&A with Yorkshire Editor, Sheryl Moore, Jill will examine the current housing market, exploring how developers are responding to changing market conditions, evolving planning policy and continued demand for high-quality new homes.

She will also discuss the increasingly important role of strategic land in unlocking development opportunities, alongside the partnerships needed to accelerate housing delivery and support sustainable growth.

Looking ahead, Jill will outline why Yorkshire remains an attractive place for investment and development, highlighting the opportunities she sees for the region as it continues to grow.

Her session will offer valuable insights for developers, investors, planners, local authorities and everyone involved in shaping Yorkshire’s property sector.

What to expect at the lunch:

• Get first-hand insights from Vistry’s Land Director on major residential developments across East and West Yorkshire
• Network with key leaders and decision-makers from across Yorkshire
• Enjoy a two-course lunch and welcome drink