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Why healthy buildings are good for the bottom line
New research shows buildings classified as “healthy” command higher rents
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
How is Asia Pacific’s retail thinking outside the box?
Retailers and mall landlords are scaling digital efforts after a year where brick-and-mortar operations took a hit
Professional services fuel demand for Beijing’s office space
China’s capital set for a further boost with planned free trade zone status dedicated to the digital economy and service sector
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
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Blockchain technology shaping the future of commercial real estate
Implications of blockchain technology in Real Estate
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
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
PODCAST: How is flexible office design changing?
Flexible office space is back, but it’s looking different than before
Data center demand shifts to emerging markets
Investors and occupiers are increasingly setting their sights on China, India and Indonesia
Why IPOs are surging in Hong Kong
Busiest year for IPOs in a decade comes as property services listings hit record amount
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
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.
Why data centres are on a hot streak
Investors are gravitating toward assets in stable Asia Pacific economies
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
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.
Why investors, too, are flocking to the suburbs
Proliferate work-from-home policies and key infrastructure shed new light on office properties outside major business districts
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
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
Budget set to provide boost for real estate sector
Government pledges increased investment in manufacturing, infrastructure, housing and business amid economic downturn
How do virtual property inspection valuations work?
Read more to learn what virtual property inspection valuations is and why do we need it.
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 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
5 big questions real estate is asking in 2021
In a year filled with uncertainty, the answers could help shape the months to come
2021: It’s all about the economy
Recent developments are providing markets with optimism, although the next six months are key for real estate
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.
Why investors are looking to industrial for resilience
Investors in Asia Pacific are increasingly looking to industrial assets to satisfy more defensive strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic
India’s data centre industry capacity to triple by 2025 to 1078 MW
Real estate investors reimagine India's data center market as it presents an investment opportunity of USD 4.9 bn during next five and half years ending 2025
Why investors are following governments into infrastructure
Small-scale projects such as road upgrades attract investment for immediate economic boost
How China's tech firms are reshaping its real estate markets
Tech companies growing at a rapid pace are helping transform offices, logistics and data centers
Why investors are shifting focus to life sciences real estate
More investors are betting on life sciences real estate as the pandemic drags on
Why real estate investors are still confident
Investors remain committed to the long-term growth fundamentals of Asia Pacific
Why Hong Kong is embracing the modern-day food hall
Rising demand for more upscale food courts spur development
More mainland Chinese companies return to Hong Kong
Amid heightened tensions with the U.S., Chinese firms are looking to Hong Kong as a gateway to the West
Why real estate investors are turning to multifamily
Across the globe, residential properties are increasingly on the radar of investors.
Investors seek security in core real estate deals
Recent deals globally reflect cautious-but-confident investment strategies
Why alternative lenders are expanding into real estate markets
Private debt funds are plugging a gap left by commercial banks as COVID takes its toll
Governments boost measures to fix flammable cladding
Building owners are getting more support for cladding rectification
Property market in NZ among world’s most transparent – so what does it mean?
New Zealand has consistently been ranked as one of the most transparent countries in the world, but what does that mean for its commercial property market?
How landlords are meeting office demand with plug-and-play suites
Businesses are looking to easier workspaces as requirements shift
Why global real estate giants are piling into India
The country’s biggest-ever deal is just one sign of investors seeking to take advantage of fast-expanding cities and market reform
Why social awareness at companies is on the rise
Real estate businesses are tuning in to environmental and social needs. But is it here to stay?
How COVID-19 regulations are changing landlord-tenant dynamics
Hastily enacted regulations addressing a fast-unfolding pandemic have introduced a layer of complexity around leases between tenants and landlords.
PODCAST: How China’s biggest cities are catching up in real estate transparency
Recent gains have helped make Beijing and Shanghai two of Asia’s hottest investment destinations
PODCAST: Local shops get a lift as consumers focus on daily needs
Neighbourhood shopping centre deals soar in Australia during COVID-19 pandemic
PODCAST: COVID-19 weighs heavily on APAC real estate markets
Long-awaited data shows the markets hit hardest, but also some bright spots
Private investors ramp up real estate strategies amid COVID-19 uncertainty
High Net Worth and Family Office capital is playing an even bigger part in real estate investment across the globe as private investors seek to take advantage of opportunities emerging from ongoing uncertainty.
Why COVID-19 is driving demand for real-time data
Big data is front and center across a real estate industry hungry for insights
PODCAST: Why these companies are betting on a future with offices
Australia Post, Facebook, among companies committing to new space in big cities
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