EG brings you a few highlights from yesterday’s news, in case you missed the daily round-up
WATCH: EG takes a look inside The Economist‘s new home
EG steps inside the Grade II listed art deco building on the River Thames to take a look at Blackstone’s refurbishment and talk to one of the building’s newest occupiers.
Click to view the 360° photos of the building’s interior…
ANALYSIS: Business rates to rise by £1bn next year
Ratepayers in England face a cumulative increase in rates bills of £1bn as a result of the 3.9% RPI rate of inflation in September announced today, according to Gerald Eve research.
COMMENT: Global property transactions slow, but there are signs of life
Analysis by Real Capital Analytics shows global transaction activity for income-producing assets slowed 8% in H1 2017 and 9% in Q2 2017 compared to the same periods last year, writes Simon Mallinson, executive managing director, EMEA & APAC at Real Capital Analytics.
TECH CITY GUIDE: Austin
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An enclave of liberalism in a conservative state, Austinites love their open-minded, eclectic city.
UK CITIES: The partnerships unlocking Leeds’ potential
Leeds has long been perceived as lagging behind its North West rival Manchester in driving innovative public-private partnerships. But does its reputation match its record?
