MORNING NEWS: Leaps, lessons and the low-down

In the news this morning, EG brings you the power of the pivot via its latest episode of TechTalk Radio, or you could read about lessons in diversity from community shopping centre investor Ellandi .

Also from EG, new data from Lambert Smith Hampton takes the temperature of the industrial market or you can get the low-down on the great $254bn global proptech bonanza.

News round-up: Five tips for joining the property industry as an apprentice

How race and culture need to inform planning

Wigley plans 200 homes for Coventry’s Daimler Wharf

UK retailers suffer weaker sales due to Brexit uncertainty

Boparan to shut 27 Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner outlets

Builders waiting for dark clouds to clear

Paperchase prepares to close stores

Dirty money’ penalty for estate agent