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Smart warehouses spread to new markets
Retailers are turning to robots amid rising expectations for fast deliveries
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
Why Singles Day is causing a supply-chain rethink
New strategies emerge as “Double 11” sales growth in China dips to single digits
Why logistics firms are piling into bigger warehouses
Demand for scale rises amid a push for resilient supply chains
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Reopening tourist hot spots are drawing investors’ attention
Thailand’s reopening to tourism bolsters optimism among hotel investors in the region
Analyse: Leverage production-linked incentives & tax benefits
Integrated solutions to guide your manufacturing strategy from concept to operation
How industrial developers are raising the game on sustainability
Transport is being factored into the overall carbon footprint of warehouses
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
Why schools are moving into shopping centres
As retail shifts to meet new consumer demands, schools are filling the gaps
Investors mull new avenues into logistics
Supply-and-demand mismatch leading many to consider a wider range of solutions
PODCAST: Build-to-rent investors step up as apartment supply dwindles
A pause in apartment development is providing a kick-start to Australia’s emerging asset class
Flex office space market poised for more rapid growth
Nearly half of office tenants plan to increase flex space usage in the future
Data center development rises to feed online boom
As people in Asia flock online, developers are racing to build new data centers
Five trends that shaped real estate in 2021
Big changes witnessed during the past year provide a sign of what’s to come
Smart warehouses spread to new markets
Retailers are turning to robots amid rising expectations for fast deliveries
What landlords are doing about aging buildings
Property owners in Asia facing significant rent reductions are looking at their options
Australian budget lends support to key real estate sectors
Infrastructure, housing and aged care get a spending boost amid economic recovery
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 logistics is a bright spot for APAC investment
Asia Pacific real estate investment dipped 20 percent last year, although a strong fourth quarter moderated declines
Blockchain technology shaping the future of commercial real estate
Implications of blockchain technology in Real Estate
What a Chinese New Year without travel means for retail
Restricting the world’s largest human migration is expected to shift shopping patterns online and in store
Why real estate M&A is on the rise
A hunt for scale and sector expertise is driving an uptick in deal volumes
Global real estate investment hits new high
Investors are citing economic confidence for year-to-date volumes’ move beyond pre-pandemic levels
PODCAST: How automation is reshaping the logistics job market
In a tech-driven world, some very human skills are seen making a big difference
PODCAST: Here’s why office leasing is looking up
Leasing activity, business confidence keeps market upbeat
PODCAST: How is flexible office design changing?
Flexible office space is back, but it’s looking different than before
Data center demand shifts to emerging markets
Investors and occupiers are increasingly setting their sights on China, India and Indonesia
Will California’s solar panel requirements pave the way for other states?
Solar panels will be required on new commercial buildings by 2023.
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 real estate is starting to embrace green finance
Green lending is on the up – and building certifications are playing a central role
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
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 demand for fresh food is squeezing cold storage space
Construction of refrigerated warehouses is rising but may not be enough to meet demand
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
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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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