EG brings you a few highlights from yesterday’s news, in case you missed the daily round-up
RESIDENTIAL: London house prices will bounce back
JLL predicts subdued growth for UK house prices, with a stronger rebound in London, in its annual UK residential housing forecast.
FINANCE: Council investment tops £4.6bn since 2013
Overall, councils have invested £1.6bn into retail and leisure and £2.2bn into offices.
Which authority was the most active buyer?
DEVELOPMENT: Creating a new-look Lambeth
At a time when public-private partnerships are under intense scrutiny, pressure to deliver affordable housing is derailing projects and London’s night-time economy is under threat, progress is being made.
COMMENT: We still need to do more for Big Retail
David Atkins, chief executive of Hammerson, says he’s not sure what it’s going to take to remind everyone of the importance that retail plays in our livelihoods.
