Happier employees are also more productive employees. One opportunity to create more happiness and productivity: a lease renewal. At this milestone, companies are often prompted to take a closer look at how to create a more productive work environment. Creating an atmosphere that keeps workers engaged is critical to productivity, but most companies are falling short in that department.

To attract and retain tenants, office landlords are recruiting people to provide perks and high levels of customer service to building users. Corporations are doing the same to take the everyday stress out of office life for their employees in a bid to secure top talent

Property management and facilities mangement is already changing with technology and data software. But the digital twin, which is a virtual replica of a physcial building, is transforming the day-to-day operations of a building.

Converted warehouses and former industrial precincts outside major cities have long provided inventive office space for plucky tech starts-ups and creative agencies. But increasingly, big corporations have moved in.

Universities worldwide are investing in digital maps to help students navigate sprawling campuses, another sign that technology is pushing into all corners of the built environment.

With over five million apps available across the world, just about every fathomable function of daily life can be aided by a finger-tap on a smartphone.

Opportunities and challenges for Australia’s fastest growing city

JLL’s latest Global Market Perspective shows that real estate markets are on track for a robust 2019

2Q19 statistics on the national retail markets. The improvement in retail turnover growth was evident in the major categories of food, and clothing and footwear

2Q19 statistics on the national industrial markets. Conditions in the industrial property market remain strong, particularly prime assets in core locations across all major markets in Australia

Investors and tourists are returning to islands on the Great Barrier Reef after wild weather and economic woes wash away

Super typhoons cause huge damage to Hong Kong's real estate. What can you do to minimise risk?

What is real estate’s role in realising the Smart Cities promise

Investor strategies continue to evolve, as emerging opportunities are starting to gain more traction and capital under management becomes more concentrated. Scalability remains a key focus, as does overcoming the challenges associated with sourcing product. Transaction activity suggests there has been a lot more focus around increasing deal sizes, targeting portfolios and undertaking indirect positions or M&A deals...

Hotel operators have been buying firms focused on wellness in a bid to attract guests looking for healthy getaways.

As the balance between domestic and international investors shifts in the UK's capital, active players in the market are increasingly focusing on refurbishing existing buildings.

The jump was driven by an increase in both foreign and domestic investment.

Japan is gearing up to display its resurgent tech prowess

As Birmingham prepares to welcome the Commonwealth Games in 2022 is it on track to deliver a lasting legacy?

With faster wireless networks rolling out worldwide, cities and businesses are gearing up for the transformation

Sustainable buildings are increasingly making their mark on skylines across Asia as demand for eco-friendly hotels and offices continues to rise.

Cities are exploring the use of sensors, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to create urban environments that live and breathe technology.

Singapore is already ahead of rival cities in promoting public transport, but it could free up more of its most precious resource – land – in a possible car-free future.

Opportunities and challenges for Australia’s fastest growing city

2Q19 statistics on the national retail markets. The improvement in retail turnover growth was evident in the major categories of food, and clothing and footwear

2Q19 statistics on the national CBD office markets.

2Q19 statistics on the national industrial markets. Conditions in the industrial property market remain strong, particularly prime assets in core locations across all major markets in Australia

Explore the top global trends that will have the biggest impact on business and see how your real estate strategy can help you respond to these challenges. With concepts like flexspace, innovation culture and digital drive, you can take a more resilient approach to your strategy in 2019.

2018 was another year of exceptional trading for Sydney, with limited transactional activity as a result of a lack of stock on the market. Find out how the Sydney hotel market performed in our Sydney 2018 Hotel Market Wrap Up

2018 was one of the most notable years in the Melbourne hotel market's history with activity on every front. Find out how the Melbouren market and its various submarkets performed in our 2018 Melbourne Hotel Market Wrap Up.

Apartment completions on the Gold Coast peaked in 2018, with supply expected to contract by 30% over 2019. To date, there appears to be no adverse side effects from the increased supply levels, as rental rates have remained resilient and capital growth remains positive.

Despite robust economic growth and an improved labour market, the Inner Melbourne apartment market has continued to cool. Sales volumes continue to decline and new supply continues to decrease.

The downturn in the Sydney apartment market is well underway. Capital values continue to decline, as demand remains restricted by tighter credit controls and negative sentiment in the market.

The Inner Brisbane apartment market will continue to stabilise throughout 2019, as demand builds and supply is absorbed.

The Perth residential market remains weak. However, with a backdrop of improving economic and employment growth, conditions are expected to gradually improve in 2019.