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Smart warehouses spread to new markets
Retailers are turning to robots amid rising expectations for fast deliveries
Will California’s solar panel requirements pave the way for other states?
Solar panels will be required on new commercial buildings by 2023.
How can we achieve Net Zero Carbon in global hotel real estate?
What are the potential impacts on value if hotel real estate owners and investors do not adopt a Net Zero Carbon strategy for their assets?
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
How real estate is starting to embrace green finance
Green lending is on the up – and building certifications are playing a central role
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As inflation ticks up, investors hunt for hedges
A generation of investors is staring down inflation for the first time
Steeling for near-term construction and supply chain challenges
High steel and lumber costs expected to drop by summer
How a boom in life sciences funding impacts real estate
Government funding, venture capital and institutional investment flock to the sector
How office leasing is moving into the digital age
After years of lagging residential markets, commercial real estate is turning to digital solutions
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
How will the new U.S. President’s climate actions impact real estate?
Regulations from the Biden administration could affect commercial real estate more than any in modern history
Three things retailers can learn from the Sears bankruptcy
When the world’s once largest retailer filed for bankruptcy, it signaled that the fast-changing retail business isn’t waiting for anyone
Landlords and retail tenants negotiate longer leases for rent reduction
The impact of the coronavirus is pushing landlords and retailers to renegotiate leases
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
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
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
Smart warehouses spread to new markets
Retailers are turning to robots amid rising expectations for fast deliveries
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
How demand for fresh food is squeezing cold storage space
Construction of refrigerated warehouses is rising but may not be enough to meet demand
Australian budget lends support to key real estate sectors
Infrastructure, housing and aged care get a spending boost amid economic recovery
New smart building standard sets the bar for digital workplaces
SmartScore aims to put a framework around what makes buildings smart
Real estate has its first green building ETF. What next?
As demand rises for green-focused investment vehicles, more work is needed to make sure buildings hit the mark
Hotels, after tough year, are back in investors’ sights
A swathe of capital-raising and resurgence of hotel sales highlight investor optimism for the sector’s recovery
Why urban logistics is attracting a new set of investors
Office and retail investors are increasingly buying warehouses near cities amid efforts to diversify portfolios
$2.9 billion logistics sale highlights unrelenting demand for warehouses
Investment boom comes amid businesses running short of warehouse space
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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