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Come join us at TheBusinessDesk.com Property Lunch<\/em> on 27 January with guest speaker Russ Hall, managing director of Banks Property andBanks Homes<\/a><\/strong>, part of the family-owned Banks Group, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026.\"\"With more than 20 years\u2019 experience in property and housebuilding, Russ has held senior leadership roles across both the public and private sectors in Yorkshire and the North East. Before joining Banks Group in 2023, he was managing director of Taylor Wimpey\u2019s North East business.<\/p>\n

Today, Russ is responsible for driving the growth of Banks Group\u2019s property and housebuilding operations, overseeing residential development, strategic land opportunities and long-term investment across the region.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>As the industry grapples with planning delays, housing targets, rising development costs and the challenge of unlocking land for new homes, Russ will share his perspective on the opportunities and obstacles facing developers \u2013 and what needs to change to accelerate delivery.<\/p>\n

Join us to hear Russ\u2019s insights on the future of housebuilding, the importance of sustainable development and how the property sector can help drive economic growth across Yorkshire and beyond.<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udd1d Time for networking with professionals from across Yorkshire<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa4 Hear first-hand from a leading figure in the region\u2019s property and housebuilding sector<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf74 Enjoy a welcome drink and two-course lunch<\/p>\n

The lunch is taking place on Wednesday 27 January from 12pm – 3pm at Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar, 11-12 Park Row Leeds, LS1 5HD. Tickets \u00a350+VAT<\/p>\n

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