Rayner signs off four new devolution deals Greater Lincolnshire, Hull and East Yorkshire, Devon and Torbay, and Lancashire get more powers
Labour launches ‘brownfield passports’ to accelerate development Call for evidence launched to speed up and intensify development of underused land
Murdoch-backed REA ups offer for Rightmove Australian property listing group pledges extra £500m in takeover battle
Crown splashes £19m on Northumberland estate The 2,552-acre Dissington Estate is one of the largest properties of its kind to come to market
Indoor karting specialist races into Braehead Three-decked track will span more than 1km and accommodate up to 35 electric karts
Blackstone offloads hotels business for $525m Oravel Stays has bought the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6
Consultation launches on decent rental homes standard Awaab’s Law legislation for the social rented sector will be brought forward this autumn
Real estate for all – including the less privileged COMMENT John Slade on the biggest changes over a career in real estate
Barratt tipped to get go-ahead for 260-home Lewisham plan Planners have recommended the approval of a scheme at the Bell Green Gasworks site