Trends &amp; Insights

Reimagine: the new future of work to shape a better world

Technology, sustainability and well-being has accelerated change for enterprises. Work, workforce and workplace, all key to any business strategy is enabled by real estate

Research January 12

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

January 06

5 big questions real estate is asking in 2021

In a year filled with uncertainty, the answers could help shape the months to come

December 21

Why investors are following governments into infrastructure

Small-scale projects such as road upgrades attract investment for immediate economic boost

December 16

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

December 07

New job roles appear to manage new ways of working

As companies embrace more flexible ways of working and workplaces evolve to become more experience-oriented, tech-enabled and data-driven, it’s giving rise to new job roles

December 02

Why investors are shifting focus to life sciences real estate

More investors are betting on life sciences real estate as the pandemic drags on

November 30

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

November 10

Global Real Estate Perspective November 2020

JLL’s latest Global Real Estate Perspective looks at market dynamics during the third quarter and the impact of COVID-19

Research November 09

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

November 03

How the real estate industry is protecting cities from climate change

Better building standards are among efforts to help the built environment withstand the changing climate

November 02

City Governance and Real Estate in a Post-COVID World

JLL and The Business of Cities set out why City Governance is becoming more of a differentiator for real estate, and the implications for investors, developers and occupiers.

Research October 27

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It’s official: Remote working is here to stay

A landmark survey shows flexible policies will endure post pandemic, pushing companies to reshape offices for a modern workforce

December 10

New job roles appear to manage new ways of working

As companies embrace more flexible ways of working and workplaces evolve to become more experience-oriented, tech-enabled and data-driven, it’s giving rise to new job roles

December 02

Why companies are fighting to keep women from quitting

With women leaving in droves, there’s an increasing focus on flexible work policies

November 23

Sensory-driven design is gaining traction

Psychological and physical safety needs are driving new design theories

November 02

Why companies want proof buildings are healthy

Certifications ranking health in office buildings are cropping up in major real estate markets as COVID raises the stakes on employee wellbeing

October 12

How companies are helping returning employees juggle childcare

As people start to go back to work, here are six ways companies are easing the transition

October 01

How new metrics are aiding today’s portfolio decision-making

As investors and large corporates rethink their office portfolios, new metrics are being used to analyse their current space and ensure they’re fit for purpose

September 30

Landlords race to improve air quality in buildings

How COVID-19 has increased interest in air quality testing

September 22

How COVID-19 is changing workplace design

New health standards have companies adapting offices with a focus on tech

August 12

Why building health is the new buzzphrase

From light and temperature to ventilation and cleanliness, building health is now more in focus than ever

August 04

Office leases are getting shorter

Coronavirus is amplifying demand for more flexible commercial real estate

July 13

Office workers' biggest concern? Commuting

Distributed office models could help relieve employee anxiety

July 10

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

January 06

5 big questions real estate is asking in 2021

In a year filled with uncertainty, the answers could help shape the months to come

December 21

2021: It’s all about the economy

Recent developments are providing markets with optimism, although the next six months are key for real estate

December 17

Why investors are following governments into infrastructure

Small-scale projects such as road upgrades attract investment for immediate economic boost

December 16

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

December 07

Why investors are shifting focus to life sciences real estate

More investors are betting on life sciences real estate as the pandemic drags on

November 30

Why real estate investors are turning to multifamily

Across the globe, residential properties are increasingly on the radar of investors.

November 27

Investors seek security in core real estate deals

Recent deals globally reflect cautious-but-confident investment strategies

November 26

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

November 10

Landlords and retail tenants negotiate longer leases for rent reduction

The impact of the coronavirus is pushing landlords and retailers to renegotiate leases

November 05

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

November 03

Why a potential vaccine is creating a boom in cold storage

Parallel to the race to create a vaccine is a race to secure warehouses to store them

October 21

As vaccine distribution nears, are supply chains ready?

Cold storage boxes and freezer farms are only part of the picture

December 07

Retailers ramp up digital efforts to prepare for an unprecedented holiday season

Supply chains brace for shipping challenges as online shopping becomes the norm

December 01

How universities are coping as international students retreat

Universities are reconsidering their campus experience to address a revenue gap left by dwindling enrolments

November 18

How the real estate industry is protecting cities from climate change

Better building standards are among efforts to help the built environment withstand the changing climate

November 02

Why companies are still pursuing sustainability goals

During the economic downturn, companies are looking closely at cost savings from doing good

October 26

How cities are paving the way to a carbon-neutral future

Global leaders gather to discuss overcoming the challenges

October 23

Why convenience stores are becoming more convenient

With grocery shopping shifting to smaller stores, landlords rush to adapt

September 28

Why green roofs are a must-have for modern cities

Traditionally given over to ventilation shafts or solar panels, today’s rooftops are increasingly becoming green spaces as part of a drive towards cleaner cities

September 23

How AI is trimming the fat in foodservice

Artificial intelligence may be in its infancy in the foodservice industry but it’s got huge potential

August 26

Why vertical farming is on the up

Investors and supermarket chains are becoming increasingly involved in the niche sector

August 12

COVID-19 accelerates technology adoption in seniors housing

Investment in health and safety tech helps industry prepare for the “silver tsunami”

July 28