MORNING NEWS: REITs, regulation and rallying investment

In the news this morning, an internal frontrunner has emerged to take the top job at Intu Properties.

The Chartered Institute of Housing has called for regulation of Airbnb-style short-term lets to protect the private rented sector and longer-term rental residents. 

And, EG Highlights brings you the key European co-working hotspots, the latest Q1 central London office investment figures, and more.

Elsewhere:

Santander steps back from UK

Get creative or die, coastal towns told

Delayed Crossrail set for £3bn bailout

Superdry’s new bosses try to calm nerves after boardroom coup

Wealthiest UK estates use loopholes to pay just 10% inheritance tax