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The looming impacts of reduced corporate travel

How health concerns and cost savings are making long-term changes to the business trip

WA Property Reflections

Welcome to WA Property Reflections. In this edition, WA’s Manager of Strategic Research - Ronak Bhimjiani looks at the relationship between white-collar employment growth and the demand for office space in the Perth CBD.

Research September 23

Landlords race to improve air quality in buildings

How COVID-19 has increased interest in air quality testing

Hotels Recovery Guide Maldives

Hotel asset management initiatives evolve during times of market distress, and crisis management and recovery planning are currently front-of-mind issues for us. History has taught us that the Maldives is a resilient destination through recovery from natural and political disasters and instability.

Research September 22

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The looming impacts of reduced corporate travel

How health concerns and cost savings are making long-term changes to the business trip

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

Landlords race to improve air quality in buildings

How COVID-19 has increased interest in air quality testing

Why investors are looking to industrial for resilience

Investors in Asia Pacific are increasingly looking to industrial assets to satisfy more defensive strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic

Why 5G is racing ahead in Asia

Asia’s cities are leading the charge on employing super-fast internet speeds

Why COVID-19 is driving demand for real-time data

Big data is front and center across a real estate industry hungry for insights

Professional services fuel demand for Beijing’s office space

China’s capital set for a further boost with planned free trade zone status dedicated to the digital economy and service sector

The Logistics Sector in AP: The Road Ahead

Amidst COVID-19, logistics remains the most resilient sector – what are the trends driving change in the logistics real estate landscape?

Research September 11

PODCAST: Why these companies are betting on a future with offices

Australia Post, Facebook, among companies committing to new space in big cities

Retail Centre Managers' Insights September 2020

Read the full report to find out what our Centre Managers’ think about the impacts of COVID-19 on shopping centre performance.

Research September 04

Domestic investors boost real estate markets

Countries with deep domestic pools of capital outperformed the broader market in the first half of the year.

Australia GDP Data Release 2Q20

Largest ever quarterly GDP decline in 2Q20 confirms recession

Research September 03

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The looming impacts of reduced corporate travel

How health concerns and cost savings are making long-term changes to the business trip

Landlords race to improve air quality in buildings

How COVID-19 has increased interest in air quality testing

How COVID-19 is changing workplace design

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

Why tech-savvy millennials actually prefer working in the office

Small homes in Asia Pacific and generally missing colleagues are cited as a top reasons why the generation is itching for office life

Office leases are getting shorter

Coronavirus is amplifying demand for more flexible commercial real estate

Office workers' biggest concern? Commuting

Distributed office models could help relieve employee anxiety

Businesses ride out uncertainty with office lease extensions

Real estate contracts are being deferred while landlords and tenants await clarity over the new normal

Here’s how office life, for now, has changed

People are adapting to both temporary and permanent changes at work due to COVID-19

How businesses are putting eco-friendly energy strategies into play

With more companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint, their energy strategies play a big part in achieving their targets

Workplace apps update for the post-COVID office

As COVID-19 forces companies to rethink their office space and culture, workplaces apps are adapting to include new features and information

PODCAST: How tech and building management are keeping offices healthy in a COVID-19 world

Floor stickers and ultraviolet cleaning are being deployed to contain the spread of virus in buildings

How companies are supporting employees during COVID-19

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

Workplace

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Why investors are looking to industrial for resilience

Investors in Asia Pacific are increasingly looking to industrial assets to satisfy more defensive strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic

Why COVID-19 is driving demand for real-time data

Big data is front and center across a real estate industry hungry for insights

Professional services fuel demand for Beijing’s office space

China’s capital set for a further boost with planned free trade zone status dedicated to the digital economy and service sector

PODCAST: Why these companies are betting on a future with offices

Australia Post, Facebook, among companies committing to new space in big cities

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 COVID-19 is accelerating adoption of digital twins in offices

Virtual models support remote monitoring and foster a safe environment for re-entry

Why real estate investors are still confident

Investors remain committed to the long-term growth fundamentals of Asia Pacific

Why landlords are teaming up with flex space operators

Partnerships are bringing space and service together as flexible space demand surges

More mainland Chinese companies return to Hong Kong

Amid heightened tensions with the U.S., Chinese firms are looking to Hong Kong as a gateway to the West

Governments boost measures to fix flammable cladding

Building owners are getting more support for cladding rectification

How are flex-space operators adapting to the current market

Challenging office market forces operators to adapt their business models

How landlords are meeting office demand with plug-and-play suites

Businesses are looking to easier workspaces as requirements shift

The Investor

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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

Why 5G is racing ahead in Asia

Asia’s cities are leading the charge on employing super-fast internet speeds

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

Why vertical farming is on the up

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

Why the staycation boom is exactly what hotels need

City hotels are looking to locals during the lull in travelling further from home

COVID-19 accelerates technology adoption in seniors housing

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

Retail goes contact-free as COVID-19 restrictions lift

Retailers invest in touchless technology, expecting longer-term shifts in consumer behavior

As domestic tourism returns, hotel industry looks for bright spots

Local travel has been picking up after months of lockdown

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

How COVID-19 is changing the fashion world

Apparel companies adjust as coronavirus impacts retail

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

Redesigning hotels to welcome back guests

Hotels focus on safety for guests eager to travel after COVID-19 lockdowns

Cities

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WA Property Reflections

Welcome to WA Property Reflections. In this edition, WA’s Manager of Strategic Research - Ronak Bhimjiani looks at the relationship between white-collar employment growth and the demand for office space in the Perth CBD.

Research September 23

Perth Industrial

Ripe for investment as we enter the next phase of Australian real estate

Research September 09

How can we assess sublease vacancy in the Sydney CBD?

The JLL office leasing team continues to track sublease vacancy on an ongoing basis in order to better assess the opportunities and risks in the Sydney CBD market.

Research September 09

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