Blacks Solicitors recently hosted successful walking tours in Leeds, enhancing engagement in the city’s cultural and real estate scene.
- These tours were part of the UKREiiF event, aimed at supporting real estate investment and infrastructure development.
- The free tours attracted entrepreneurs and property experts nationwide, exploring Leeds’ art, retail, and historical sites.
- Notable guides, including members of Leeds Civic Trust, led the tours, highlighting the city’s growth and renewal.
- A networking event and exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery concluded the tours, receiving positive feedback from attendees.
Blacks Solicitors hosted a series of walking tours in Leeds, which were well-received by participants from the real estate and business sectors. The initiative was part of the UK Real Estate, Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) meant to promote the city’s offerings in property and infrastructure.
The tours, which were free to the public, included participation from entrepreneurs and property experts from across the United Kingdom. These events were designed not only to showcase Leeds but also to foster networking among key industry figures.
Tour participants were treated to a comprehensive journey through Leeds, discovering its artistic hotspots, exploring the evolution of its retail sector, uncovering African influences in the city’s history, and examining ongoing residential urban renewal projects. The aim was to provide a layered view of the city’s dynamic landscape.
Nick Dyson, the head of the real estate team at Blacks Solicitors, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, noting their deep engagement with Leeds’ property sector. Dyson remarked, ‘We are embedded in the real estate sector in Leeds. The city has a fantastic property offering which our team is passionate about showcasing.’
The tours featured guides such as Robert Dyson from the Leeds Civic Trust, Joe Williams, a researcher and founder of Leeds Black History Walk, and Rachael Unsworth, Director of Leeds City Walking Tours. Their expertise provided a wealth of knowledge and insight into Leeds’ transformation over the years.
Concluding the tours, attendees and regional real estate professionals attended a drinks reception at Leeds Art Gallery. Guests were also invited to an exclusive viewing of Peter Mitchell’s exhibition. Jane Bhoyroo, principal keeper at Leeds Art Gallery, appreciated Blacks Solicitors’ efforts, saying, ‘We thoroughly enjoyed being the host venue for the breakfast events and it was a great opportunity to meet so many different people from across the city and nationally during the evening drinks reception.’
Rachael Unsworth reflected on the positive reception of the tours, highlighting the growing intrigue in Leeds’ history and cultural impact. She pointed out the strong interest from guests in future tours, indicating a successful engagement with the city’s narrative.
The walking tours by Blacks Solicitors have successfully fostered both cultural appreciation and professional networking in Leeds.
