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How currency, interest rate shifts are combining to reshape capital flows

Cross-border real estate investors are taking advantage of changing market conditions

June 03

Has the U.S. economy reached its lowest point yet?

Americans are saving at a rate not seen since the 1950’s, presenting a challenge to an economy that runs on personal consumption. Signs show we’ve reached the lowest point and there may be a light at the end of the tunnel.

Research June 02

How cities mobilized to convert spaces into COVID-19 care facilities

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

June 02

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Global Market Perspective and Global Capital Flows, May 2020

JLL’s latest Global Market Perspective and Global Capital Flows looks at market dynamics during the first quarter and the impact of COVID-19

Research May 06

How street art made its way to storefronts and offices

Picture-perfect murals have moved from illegal to mainstream as property owners and companies hire graffiti artists

March 09

How Gen Z and Millennials are putting sustainability on corporate agendas

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

March 06

How companies are designing spaces that promote inclusivity and equality

Quiet zones, amenities for parents and gender-neutral facilities are increasingly common for companies seeking to nurture a diverse range of employees.

March 05

Women now outnumber men in the workplace. What does that mean for the future of work?

Companies are looking at how to make their workplaces work for everybody

March 03

Watch: A review of 2019 global investment

Global commercial real estate investment hit a record high in 2019. Watch the video for the a run-down of what happened throughout the year and what's in store for 2020.

February 28

How the corporate race to net zero is heating up

Corporate giants are increasingly backing the move to net zero with ambitious sustainability commitments.

February 26

Industrial investment breaks records, changing the landscape

Industrial transaction volumes exceeded $100 billion in 2019 for first time in history

February 25

How restaurant chains are nurturing their international ambitions

Around the world, foodservice brands are eyeing new overseas markets to drive growth.

February 19

These six office perks are here to stay

Landlords learned from the flexible space boom to put amenities front and center

February 18

Why office workers are hiding out in meeting rooms

In the evolving workplace, some spaces aren’t being used as intended

February 17

Economic reforms and strong fundamentals attract global investors to India

Investment in India’s commercial real estate market has increased more than fivefold in a decade.

February 12

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How companies are supporting employees during COVID-19

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

May 05

Why companies are looking to data in the return to office life

Workplace data is bringing customised insights into how companies can best keep their employees safe as offices reopen their doors.

April 29

How robots in China are helping make buildings safer

Automation and proptech have been in focus during the COVID-19 outbreak

April 17

How Gen Z and Millennials are putting sustainability on corporate agendas

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

March 06

How companies are designing spaces that promote inclusivity and equality

Quiet zones, amenities for parents and gender-neutral facilities are increasingly common for companies seeking to nurture a diverse range of employees.

March 05

Women now outnumber men in the workplace. What does that mean for the future of work?

Companies are looking at how to make their workplaces work for everybody

March 03

These six office perks are here to stay

Landlords learned from the flexible space boom to put amenities front and center

February 18

Why office workers are hiding out in meeting rooms

In the evolving workplace, some spaces aren’t being used as intended

February 17

How meeting rooms are getting a modern makeover

Every office needs meeting rooms – yet their location, size and design is evolving to fit in with the modern workplace.

February 05

How the smart home is influencing the smart office

Both homes and offices are getting smarter thanks to rapidly advancing technology – although not at the same pace.

October 30

How can workplace design cut stress levels?

With workplace stress and burnout a growing issue for companies, good office design can boost wellbeing and help employees to stay on top of their job.

October 09

Smartphone entry, health centres up the ante in office buildings

Service and technology are reaching new levels in the office to enable a happier and more efficient workforce

October 08

How currency, interest rate shifts are combining to reshape capital flows

Cross-border real estate investors are taking advantage of changing market conditions

June 03

Real estate investment falls in Q1, tracking pandemic spread

Investors double down on defensive strategies in taking a more cautious approach

May 14

COVID-19 is redefining infrastructure investment

Governments have been seeking creative solutions for shovel-ready projects

May 13

During COVID-19, economy hotels lead the way in housing essential workers

Select-service hotels also host first responders

April 29

Eyes turn to China for signs of economic recovery

As COVID-19 engulfs the world, green shoots in some industries are seen sprouting in the Middle Kingdom

April 16

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

April 15

Watch: A review of 2019 global investment

Global commercial real estate investment hit a record high in 2019. Watch the video for the a run-down of what happened throughout the year and what's in store for 2020.

February 28

Industrial investment breaks records, changing the landscape

Industrial transaction volumes exceeded $100 billion in 2019 for first time in history

February 25

Economic reforms and strong fundamentals attract global investors to India

Investment in India’s commercial real estate market has increased more than fivefold in a decade.

February 12

Why more hotels are owned by franchisees

Companies are shifting to an asset-light strategy as they expand

February 04

Brexit bells ring: What next for investors?

Uncertainty over the UK’s trading relationships is just beginning

January 31

Investors target Continental European real estate as Germany and France set records in 2019

Commercial real estate investment in France and Germany in 2019 was at an all-time high, driving the second strongest year on record for real estate in EMEA

January 30

How cities mobilized to convert spaces into COVID-19 care facilities

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

June 02

How COVID-19 is changing the fashion world

Apparel companies adjust as coronavirus impacts retail

May 27

Virtual lecture halls or hopes for campus life? How colleges plan to reopen during COVID-19

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

May 21

Is COVID-19 bringing virtual real estate tours into the mainstream?

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

April 27

How COVID-19 is changing the grocery business

Grocers are adapting to meet online and in-store demand as people shelter in place

April 09

How street art made its way to storefronts and offices

Picture-perfect murals have moved from illegal to mainstream as property owners and companies hire graffiti artists

March 09

How the corporate race to net zero is heating up

Corporate giants are increasingly backing the move to net zero with ambitious sustainability commitments.

February 26

How restaurant chains are nurturing their international ambitions

Around the world, foodservice brands are eyeing new overseas markets to drive growth.

February 19

Can tomorrow’s offices combine modular construction with timber?

Greater use of modular engineered timber methods in office developments could speed up construction and bring sustainability benefits.

February 12

Why grocery stores are looking more and more like restaurants

The ‘grocerant’ is on the rise as consumer preferences shift toward to-go food

February 11

Why air is becoming hot property

As available space in cities shrinks, property owners are clamouring for a slice of the sky

January 29