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Smart warehouses spread to new markets
Retailers are turning to robots amid rising expectations for fast deliveries
Why data centres are on a hot streak
Investors are gravitating toward assets in stable Asia Pacific economies
How industrial developers are raising the game on sustainability
Transport is being factored into the overall carbon footprint of warehouses
Why schools are moving into shopping centres
As retail shifts to meet new consumer demands, schools are filling the gaps
Investors mull new avenues into logistics
Supply-and-demand mismatch leading many to consider a wider range of solutions
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PODCAST: Build-to-rent investors step up as apartment supply dwindles
A pause in apartment development is providing a kick-start to Australia’s emerging asset class
Smart warehouses spread to new markets
Retailers are turning to robots amid rising expectations for fast deliveries
What landlords are doing about aging buildings
Property owners in Asia facing significant rent reductions are looking at their options
How office leasing is moving into the digital age
After years of lagging residential markets, commercial real estate is turning to digital solutions
Why the movie industry is a hot ticket for real estate investors
Swelling demand for studio space is bringing the bricks behind film sets into the spotlight
PODCAST: How logistics is facing future disruptions
From technology to real estate footprints, companies are prioritizing resilience
Australian budget lends support to key real estate sectors
Infrastructure, housing and aged care get a spending boost amid economic recovery
Why logistics is a bright spot for APAC investment
Asia Pacific real estate investment dipped 20 percent last year, although a strong fourth quarter moderated declines
Blockchain technology shaping the future of commercial real estate
Implications of blockchain technology in Real Estate
How real estate is starting to embrace green finance
Green lending is on the up – and building certifications are playing a central role
Real estate investment rebounds to pre-pandemic levels
Investor confidence gets a boost from vaccine rollouts and economic recovery
Why China’s REITs are breaking the mold
The much-anticipated C-REITs are aimed at boosting growth while avoiding overheating
What a Chinese New Year without travel means for retail
Restricting the world’s largest human migration is expected to shift shopping patterns online and in store
PODCAST: Here’s why office leasing is looking up
Leasing activity, business confidence keeps market upbeat
PODCAST: How is flexible office design changing?
Flexible office space is back, but it’s looking different than before
Why investors and occupiers are teaming up to construct new buildings
Investors are collaborating more with companies seeking top grade property
PODCAST: The true cost of fast deliveries
Listen to MIT and JLL experts discuss how logistics and industrial real estate is changing with the times
Why office subleasing is slowing
Subleases flooded city office markets at the height of the pandemic, but there are signs of a reversal
Data center demand shifts to emerging markets
Investors and occupiers are increasingly setting their sights on China, India and Indonesia
The evolution of malls after the pandemic? Signs emerge in China
Electric car dealerships springing up in China’s malls are just one type of retailer opening physical stores
Re-defining commercial real estate rules in a post pandemic world
Key trends for commercial real estate as an outcome of COVID: Robust creditworthiness of Grade A tenants came to the fore, most IT tenants renewed contracts. Introduction of new and flexible leasing models.
5 ways real estate will be greener in 2025
With sustainability a growing focus area, a lot is expected to change in the next few years
Companies made green promises. Now what?
Under pressure to act, firms face challenges implementing decarbonization plans
Why investors are venturing further afield for multifamily deals
Emerging multifamily markets gain traction with growing range of investors
How city hotels are getting creative ahead of holiday season
Hotels in big city centres are pulling all the stops for a slice of the domestic traveller market
India’s Warehousing & Logistics sector gets a new lease of life
India can grow into a global manufacturing hub. It's Warehousing & Logistics sector sees a galore of opportunities driven by global and domestic demand.
Podcast: Where in Asia is the real estate recovery kicking off?
China, Japan and South Korea show first signs of recovery in commercial real estate.
Real estate investors prepare for distress, but opportunities lag
Capital is piling into opportunistic real estate funds playing a waiting game
As inflation ticks up, investors hunt for hedges
A generation of investors is staring down inflation for the first time
Steeling for near-term construction and supply chain challenges
High steel and lumber costs expected to drop by summer
Why big-box retail stores are turning into warehouses
Real estate developers are converting large retail centres into warehouses as landlords grapple with online shopping
Budget set to provide boost for real estate sector
Government pledges increased investment in manufacturing, infrastructure, housing and business amid economic downturn
Private wealth makes a play for agricultural property
Private debt funds are plugging a gap left by commercial banks as COVID takes its toll
How demand for fresh food is squeezing cold storage space
Construction of refrigerated warehouses is rising but may not be enough to meet demand
New smart building standard sets the bar for digital workplaces
SmartScore aims to put a framework around what makes buildings smart
Real estate has its first green building ETF. What next?
As demand rises for green-focused investment vehicles, more work is needed to make sure buildings hit the mark
How do virtual property inspection valuations work?
Read more to learn what virtual property inspection valuations is and why do we need it.
How to Approach an Investment in Industrial Property
If you’re looking to invest in real estate, industrial property presents a strong case. In this blog, we cover the basics of investing in industrial property.
Hotels, after tough year, are back in investors’ sights
A swathe of capital-raising and resurgence of hotel sales highlight investor optimism for the sector’s recovery
Why urban logistics is attracting a new set of investors
Office and retail investors are increasingly buying warehouses near cities amid efforts to diversify portfolios
$2.9 billion logistics sale highlights unrelenting demand for warehouses
Investment boom comes amid businesses running short of warehouse space
From room service to rehab, distressed assets are finding new life
Demand for “convertible” properties has skyrocketed over the past year
Why landlords are hunting for flexible-space partners
Amid empty office spaces and a hybrid future, landlords are exploring partnerships with flex operators
Will inflation surge after the pandemic?
Get an economist’s take on the hot-button topic and its impact on real estate markets
What a drop in real-estate fundraising says about investor thinking
Fewer funds, but with more capital, points to strategic transformation in commercial real estate
Why flexible space is making a comeback
Last year flexible space appeared to be a high-profile casualty of the pandemic, but it’s coming back strong as the world adopts new styles of work
How data center demand is pushing investors to new markets
High pricing in established markets sees investors branch out
PODCAST: What do new sustainability regulations mean for ESG investors in Europe
As real estate looks to cut its carbon footprint, regulation is set to play a bigger part in how investment decisions are made
Why healthy buildings are good for the bottom line
New research shows buildings classified as “healthy” command higher rents
Why investors are homing in on joint-venture strategies
Partnerships top investors’ priority lists amid pandemic travel restrictions
Why real estate is starting to go electric
Phasing out gas and diesel from buildings is one big way property owners can hit environmental targets
Companies take a wait-and-see approach to leasing office space
Many companies coming to the end of their leases are delaying big moves until pandemic uncertainty settles
Disruption spurs strategy shift for listed real estate
Recent deals show how key players in real estate investment are reshaping their portfolios
How 2020 changed real estate (and how it didn’t)
Shopping, work, travel: In a turbulent year, commercial real estate was at the center of big changes
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