NEWS ROUND-UP: How to end the planning/property standoff

EG brings you a few highlights from yesterday’s news, in case you missed the daily round-up


COMMENT: Ending the planning/property standoff

Today’s debate on development is poor, binary and often commandeered by minority voices making simple assertions that mask the boring but complex reality, says Grosvenor chief executive Craig McWilliam.

So what’s the solution?

FINANCE: Demographics the key to interest rates

The long-term decline in interest rates is a product of demographic change and not just the financial crisis, according to CBRE.

Find out why

TECH TALK RADIO: NYC Tech Week speakers revealed

Metaprop NYC founder and Tech Talk regular Aaron Block calls in from Manhattan to update everyone on the programme, the speakers and the tech week hotspots.

Listen here

OFFICES: Beckham’s HQ up for sale

Aberdeen Standard Investments is to sell fashion designer Victoria Beckham’s global headquarters.

How much?