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Why investors are shifting focus to life sciences real estate
More investors are betting on life sciences real estate as the pandemic drags on

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

COVID-19 and the China Office Market
Building a foundation for a stronger future in challenging times

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
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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: Where in Asia is the real estate recovery kicking off?
China, Japan and South Korea show first signs of recovery in commercial real estate.

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

5 big questions real estate is asking in 2021
In a year filled with uncertainty, the answers could help shape the months to come

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

Budget set to provide boost for real estate sector
Government pledges increased investment in manufacturing, infrastructure, housing and business amid economic downturn

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

2021: It’s all about the economy
Recent developments are providing markets with optimism, although the next six months are key for real estate

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

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 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.

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 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 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 real estate investors are still confident
Investors remain committed to the long-term growth fundamentals of Asia Pacific

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

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?

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

Governments boost measures to fix flammable cladding
Building owners are getting more support for cladding rectification

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.

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

How landlords are meeting office demand with plug-and-play suites
Businesses are looking to easier workspaces as requirements shift

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?

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: Why these companies are betting on a future with offices
Australia Post, Facebook, among companies committing to new space in big cities

Domestic investors boost real estate markets
Countries with deep domestic pools of capital outperformed the broader market in the first half of the year.

How COVID-19 is accelerating adoption of digital twins in offices
Virtual models support remote monitoring and foster a safe environment for re-entry

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

Banks turn to virtual property inspections amid COVID-19
Necessity is pushing lenders toward technology that allows for contactless site visits

Why landlords are teaming up with flex space operators
Partnerships are bringing space and service together as flexible space demand surges

How are flex-space operators adapting to the current market
Challenging office market forces operators to adapt their business models

Global commercial real estate markets feel impact of COVID-19
Investment volumes decline sharply amid caution, ongoing uncertainty

Too many eggs: Supply chain shocks arise from COVID-19
A recent oversupply of eggs in Singapore is just one example of "the bullwhip effect" stemming from long, complex supply chains

PODCAST: Global investors eye Japan in hunt for safe havens
Cross-border investors are set to take advantage of a potential price correction

Opportunistic investors look for value in retail disruption
Investors are now turning to the opportunities presented by a changing retail market.

How better data is pushing alternative real estate into the mainstream
Growing investor interest and increased transparency in the alternatives sector are self-reinforcing

Major deal highlights international demand for Europe student housing
Investors are looking beyond the current uncertainty in the higher education market caused by COVID-19, but achieving scale is a challenge

Blockchain was set to transform real estate. What happened?
Years after the initial hype, hurdles encountered when implementing the technology so far have proven too high

Leasing vs buying: choosing the right real estate strategy
The first step when looking into commercial real estate is deciding between property for lease, or to buy. Here, we look at which strategy is better for you.

PODCAST: Why COVID-19 is accelerating corporate sale-and-leaseback activity
Global uncertainty is driving companies to release capital from office and logistics assets

PODCAST: How COVID-19 is forcing investors to reposition portfolios
As economic activity resumes, investors are looking to new sectors, locations

Why flexible space is appearing in office investment portfolios
As the popularity of flexible space (flex space) starts to shake up office markets around the world, more investors are looking for ways to capitalise on the growing corporate demand

Hotels plan for a COVID-19-informed future
The next normal will include safety ratings and cleanliness councils

Why real estate transparency is harder to achieve than ever
Commercial real estate markets are increasingly transparent, although the pace of improvement has slowed
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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.
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.
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