Place Guild brings together the people and businesses shaping the future of places – from homes and high streets to offices and public spaces. We believe thriving neighbourhoods and workplaces are built through good ideas, shared knowledge, and strong connections.

Our platform aims to support real news and expert opinion in the property, construction, and built environment sectors. All content should be informative, original, and relevant to professionals in these industries.

What We Publish

We’re interested in stories that are timely, newsworthy, and grounded in substance. These could include:

• Commercial or residential property development

• Architecture, planning, or civil engineering updates

• Interior design and commercial fit-out

• Sustainability, energy use, and environmental news

• Transport and infrastructure schemes

• Construction innovation and modern methods of building

• Urban and rural development plans or milestones

• Agricultural or land use matters (where planning or innovation-related)

• Retail and hospitality property/venue openings or refurbishments

• Announcements about significant exhibitions, installations, or cultural events with relevance to placemaking, regeneration, or the built environment (e.g. public art exhibitions, design showcases, or architecture festivals)

• Industry trends, insights, and expert commentary relating to the above

Stories must represent a launch, milestone, achievement, or professional insight. Purely promotional or recycled content will not be accepted.

What We Don’t Publish

To maintain editorial quality and focus, we do not accept:

• Property sales-driven content, such as housing availability updates or property listings from developers

• CSR, charity, or community involvement stories (unless demonstrably impactful or sector-wide)

• Care home or nursery inspection results

• Internal awards, certifications, or audit announcements

• Minor or routine event announcements such as restaurant special offers, seasonal menus, or venue promotions unless clearly tied to a broader place-based initiative or development

• Sales-led or SEO-focused content lacking substance or a strong hook

• Duplicate content already published on your own or client sites

We reserve the right to reject any submission that does not align with these standards.

General Submission Criteria

• Originality: Your article must be original and not published elsewhere – if you share the same news story on multiple news websites, please do a little rewrite and add a new headline.

• Relevance: News submissions must be grounded in the built environment and offer value to a professional audience. Where appropriate, stories with relevance to consumer behaviour, end-user impact, or public engagement are also welcome, especially when tied to property, planning, or placemaking.

• Tone and Length: Clear, factual writing with a professional tone. Typical length: 500–1,200 words.

• Formatting: Use subheadings and short paragraphs to aid readability. Include relevant dates, names, and context.

• Images: Please provide high-resolution photos with captions and image credit information. Ensure you have the correct copyright permission from the photographer