Founded in 2007 by property journalist Paul Unger, Place North West came into being to offer a fresh, digital-first approach to the conventional business news scene. The idea sparked when Paul decided to create a daily online platform that would cover the fast-paced commercial property and construction industries in a way he felt was lacking in traditional, slower print media. Today, the site continues to operate under the independent ownership and management of Paul Unger and his business partner, Dino Moutsopoulos, as part of their larger parent publishing company, Place North. Today, Place North West is still run by Paul and his editorial team and is mainly focused on real estate, business, and urban development news. They're based in Manchester, United Kingdom, and have made a name for themselves among professionals looking for comprehensive updates on commercial property, architecture, construction, and local government planning politics, rather than focusing on daily sports or celebrity entertainment. One interesting fact: A unique fact about Place North West is its humble beginnings as a simple, one-man daily email newsletter. Founder Paul Unger originally started the publication working out of his spare bedroom, utilizing a basic blog format to eventually grow his platform into what is today a massive media network that not only publishes daily news but also hosts major property industry conferences and events across the country!