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Smart warehouses spread to new markets
Retailers are turning to robots amid rising expectations for fast deliveries
Residential
Comprehensive residential services for owners and developers
Investors look to Sydney for co-living opportunities
Development is racing ahead of other sectors
Why Melbourne’s prospects are tantalising for investors
Population growth and a growing economy are inspiring optimism among real estate watchers
Strong underlying real estate fundamentals stand-out
In times of uncertainty, hotel asset fundamentals are key, highlighted by strong investor interest for assets that are land rich or have genuine value-add potential.
Investment opportunities
Shopping centre supply shortage keeps investors interested
Private investors are buying up suburban retail as a development slowdown keeps the market tight
Australia’s hotel capital markets see bifurcation across the first half of 2024
Subdued investment volumes over the first half as institutional capital holds steady, however mid-markets remain active.
Perth in focus in shopping centre buying spree
A booming local economy is sparking interest in Perth’s shopping centres, particularly among private investors
From wet to dry: How AI is shaking up laboratory design
Changing research methods are altering the DNA of life sciences real estate
The Melbourne location driving rental growth as offices recover
A corner of Melbourne’s CBD is ticking boxes for discerning tenants
Airport deals highlight demand for urban industrial real estate
Tenants and investors are securing rare infill opportunities
Why private investors are busy real estate buyers
Offices and shopping centres are in the frame as private capital casts about for opportunities
Adelaide’s industrial land shortage
South Australia's capital city is running out of room for industries
Offices a tale of the very best and the rest
While investors grapple with new occupier demands and development challenges, the greatest opportunity of the next 10 years is unfolding
Buyouts and mergers fuel data center boom
Investors are hunting for data center deals amid supply crunch in Asia-Pacific
Life Sciences investment appetite enters new phase
Equity investors and lenders increasingly look to UK and continental European life sciences sector as the market continues to mature
KSA megaprojects: Engaging private sector solutions
From challenges to solutions: Engaging the private sector in KSA’s megaprojects
Expect the unexpected
Just how accurate were 2023’s real estate predictions?
How data center ownership rules are changing
Countries are relaxing rules to boost capacity and attract investment
The Evolving Landscape of Hotel Management Agreements in Asia Pacific
Rebalancing of power between hotel owners and operators
Economic outlook remains key focus for real estate investors
Challenges remain but yield compression may not be far away
Why global banks are flocking to India
India's skilled talent and economic potential have caught the attention of major banks
Dutch I&L: resilience and recovery in a post-rate hike era
Within The Netherlands, the logistics market was the quickest segment of the market to stabilize after the initial shocks around the rise in interest rates.
Why real estate investors are turning to Singapore retail
Retail investment activity heats up amid rental growth potential and lower priced assets
Why real estate investors are watching the dollar
Global capital is increasingly at the behest of currency fluctuations, with a strong greenback a key factor
PODCAST: How drone tech is changing warehouse management
Industry experts discuss how new AI technologies can tackle mundane, unpopular tasks
Science start-ups drive demand for life-science hubs
Rising need for leased lab space is fuelling next-generation scientific communities
How incentives are powering electric vehicle growth
Countries are actively courting electric vehicle manufacturers with generous incentives
Real estate value-add funds rake in fresh capital
Value-add strategies have the backing of institutional money, but where will it be deployed?
Why more investors are checking-in to Nordic hotels
Favourable currency rates and a surge in visitors are putting the Nordics on the map
PODCAST: Rent fraud is rising. What are multifamily landlords doing about it?
Multifamily owners and developers are being proactive to protect their investments
PODCAST: Just how good is AI at predicting the future?
Experts say it can enhance rent prediction models significantly, but doesn’t replace the art of human judgement
PODCAST: How AI is supercharging real estate data
Generative AI is digging into data like never before, but it’s still early days
Are more stadiums on the way for women's sports teams?
The rise of women’s sport just might be a golden opportunity for commercial real estate investors
Utility-scale battery storage opens up for investors
Large scale storage is the missing piece in renewable energy puzzle
New manufacturing hotspots emerge
Amid a diversification push, Southeast Asia and India are luring manufacturers from China
Competition intensifies for European real estate debt
More non-bank lenders are vying for opportunities alongside established players, putting pressure on margins and pushing investors to diversify
Asia Pacific debt: non-bank lenders get in on the act
Alternative lenders, including credit funds, are providing financing for real estate investors as banks pull back amid challenging economic conditions
PODCAST: Why global investors are returning to luxury hotels
Listen to experts talk about the growing investor interest in the luxury hotel category
Why mixed-use districts are on the rise
In the back-to-office drive, neighborhoods with a variety of real estate are flourishing
Why some office markets are still hot
Office deal volumes climb in Japan and South Korea amid a regional sector slowdown
How renewables projects are affecting farm owners
More rural property owners are being approached for their land amid the race to net zero
What next for real estate investors after Japan’s historic rate hike?
First interest rate hike since 2007 could alter investment strategies in coming years
Hotel investment in the Alps heats up
Climate change is driving record transaction levels in high-altitude, luxury hotels
Why data centers could hit obsolescence sooner than you think
AI and emerging technologies risk leaving current projects short of power
Why proptech became an inclusivity bright spot
Female-run firms could signal a change for lagging real estate industry
Hotel brands check into new verticals
Hotel companies are seeking fresh revenue streams from bespoke experiences and strategic partnerships
Can real estate transition funds get older buildings up to scratch?
Retrofitting momentum is increasing but there’s a long road ahead for brown-to-green building transitions
PODCAST: Why navigating building regulations is getting harder
Industry experts delve into navigating regulations, penalties, and strategies
PODCAST: Can parking keep up with the changing city?
Whether you call them car parks or parking lots, technology is making them smarter
Warehousing strategies in focus amid Suez Canal disruption
Disrupted supply chains are testing resilience and raising more questions
Global Real Estate Sector Outlook
JLL's view on global real estate sector prospects in 2024, focusing on office, retail, logistics and living
Why investors are banking on conversions
Repurposing offices to other real estate types is on the rise
Borrowers mull right time to refinance amid uncertainty
Tightened credit standards for real estate loans are prompting some borrowers to refinance earlier
5 big questions real estate is asking in 2024
Amid ongoing disruption, industry experts examine what the future holds
The life sciences hotspot on investors’ radar
China's life sciences sector is the hottest in APAC, with investors lured by its robust policy support and vast market potential
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