EG brings you a few highlights from yesterday’s news, in case you missed the daily round-up
EDITOR’S COMMENT: The flexible workspace provider challenging the offices market
Think we’ve reached peak flex? Think again.
In the offices market, flexible workspaces have been responsible for the biggest headlines of the past year. WeWork’s expansion has been the driving force, though the acquisition of The Office Group by Blackstone bagged acres of coverage too.
More on this and the EG Awards 2018
LISTEN: John Forrester on lessons learnt in recessions and opening the industry to a new, diverse generation
The global president of Cushman & Wakefield, reflects on more than three decades in real estate, lessons learnt from booms and busts, diversity and what he expects from the next generation.
COMMENT: Building up, not out, is the answer
Our dysfunctional housing markets mean that for around 25 years we have been building half the new homes we need, writes Mark Prisk, FRICS, MP, forming housing minister.
Find out Prisk’s views on the Housing White Paper, new PDR and more
DIARY: Rock, ‘scraper, sizzles
Superbowl Sunday is as much about the film trailers as the game. So while Philadelphia Eagles fans celebrated their triumph, others were more excited about the first look at Han Solo’s new prequel. But while a new Star Wars is always welcome, Diary’s attention was drawn by another imminent blockbuster – without doubt the real estate movie of the year.
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