Trends & insights

Coronavirus is amplifying demand for more flexible commercial real estate

Distributed office models could help relieve employee anxiety

Real estate contracts are being deferred while landlords and tenants await clarity over the new normal

With more companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint, their energy strategies play a big part in achieving their targets

As COVID-19 forces companies to rethink their office space and culture, workplaces apps are adapting to include new features and information

Organizations launch programs that address mental, physical, and emotional health

Experts consider the future workplace as workforces stay productive at home.

Companies are upping their sustainability game amid the tussle to attract and retain talent

Investors are looking beyond the current uncertainty in the higher education market caused by COVID-19, but achieving scale is a challenge

Years after the initial hype, hurdles encountered when implementing the technology so far have proven too high

Long-awaited data shows the markets hit hardest, but also some bright spots

Necessity is pushing lenders toward technology that allows for contactless site visits

Commercial real estate markets are increasingly transparent, although the pace of improvement has slowed

A recent oversupply of eggs in Singapore is just one example of "the bullwhip effect" stemming from long, complex supply chains

Cross-border activity has come to define inbound and outbound Asia Pacific real estate investment over the past decade. In little over 10 years, Asia Pacific-domiciled capital has transitioned from an emerging source to the dominant source of real estate investment globally. This theme accelerated over the past 12 months, with committed capital from Asia Pacific outpacing other individual regions by over 30%.

Cross-border investors are set to take advantage of a potential price correction

Retailers invest in touchless technology, expecting longer-term shifts in consumer behavior

Local travel has been picking up after months of lockdown

While the need for more hospital beds has slowed, cities are now better prepared for a potential second wave of coronavirus

E-learning, traffic patterns and off-campus housing are all part of complex strategies to bring students back

Hotels focus on safety for guests eager to travel after COVID-19 lockdowns

Virtual property tours are offering investors and occupiers a way through restrictions on site visits during the COVID-19 pandemic

Quarantine measures are forcing landlords and retailers to think outside the box

Maintaining strong economic growth in Southeast Asia means preparing for rising sea levels