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

How developers are keeping up with life sciences demand
From racetracks to R&D: Creative reuse of space is powering a new era for the growing sector

Can real estate’s hottest sector stand the heat in 2022?
After a record-setting year, logistics is facing a growing set of challenges

Global real estate investment hits new high
Investors are citing economic confidence for year-to-date volumes’ move beyond pre-pandemic levels

Will California’s solar panel requirements pave the way for other states?
Solar panels will be required on new commercial buildings by 2023.
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How real estate is starting to embrace green finance
Green lending is on the up – and building certifications are playing a central role

Smart warehouses spread to new markets
Retailers are turning to robots amid rising expectations for fast deliveries

As inflation ticks up, investors hunt for hedges
A generation of investors is staring down inflation for the first time

5 green data center technologies to watch for
Data center operators are exploring new technologies in the push for sustainability

Multifamily investors venture into fringe locations
Areas just outside Japan’s major cities are attracting interest from multifamily investors

Who funds the next wave of warehouse automation?
Keeping up with demand doesn’t come cheap - but new options could be emerging

How regulators are tightening the screws on sustainability reporting
A proposed rule from The Securities and Exchange Commissions would require companies to disclose their annual greenhouse gas emissions and their businesses’ climate risks.

New paths opening to data center investment
Diversification by real estate investors and new entrants behind search for opportunities

Investors weigh up changing criteria for successful urban regeneration
Landlords and investors are taking a more holistic view of projects to deliver value

Real estate investors are back on the road
Cross-border investment hits a quarterly record as deal volumes recover

Why landlords keep expanding into flexible space
Investors are building out spaces that hybrid work styles now demand

New policies set to spur data centre investment
From easier credit to 5G, the Indian government aims to attract fresh capital

Why hydrogen investment is ready for lift off
Momentum builds as governments step up renewable energy efforts

How retailers are drawing customers back to stores
Retailers are elevating the in-store experience to lure eager Gen Z shoppers

Five big questions real estate is asking in 2022
The answers are largely pinned to hopes of a broadening recovery

Flex office space market poised for more rapid growth
Nearly half of office tenants plan to increase flex space usage in the future

Five trends that shaped real estate in 2021
Big changes witnessed during the past year provide a sign of what’s to come

Raw materials shortfall is squeezing the cold storage sector
Development of cold storage facilities is being hampered at a crucial time

Why hotels are focused on all-inclusive resorts
With leisure travel picking up faster than business travel, many tourists want to stay in one place to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

PODCAST: The rise of the automated dark store
How the micro-fulfilment center is reshaping logistics, retail and beyond

Why real estate M&A is on the rise
A hunt for scale and sector expertise is driving an uptick in deal volumes

Where global investors are setting up new offices
Investors are opening fresh real estate operations across Asia Pacific in a bid for resilience

Real estate’s green agenda is turning to waste management
Limiting landfill trips is a growing part of businesses’ overall sustainability efforts

PODCAST: How automation is reshaping the logistics job market
In a tech-driven world, some very human skills are seen making a big difference

Investors turn to student housing as in-person learning returns
Returning confidence and a hunt for yield is pushing deal volumes higher

Luxury hotels hold their appeal for real estate investors
Investors are homing in on luxury hotels as resurgent international travel boosts the hospitality sector

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

How industrial developers are raising the game on sustainability
Transport is being factored into the overall carbon footprint of warehouses

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

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

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 are facing challenges implementing decarbonization plans.

Why investors are venturing further afield for multifamily deals
Emerging multifamily markets gain traction with growing range of investors

Real estate investors prepare for distress, but opportunities lag
Capital is piling into opportunistic real estate funds playing a waiting game
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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 better data is pushing alternative real estate into the mainstream
Growing investor interest and increased transparency in the alternatives sector are self-reinforcing
Coronavirus accelerates long term shifts in supply chain
Companies across the world are set to make significant changes to the way they source and distribute goods
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