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Smart warehouses spread to new markets
Retailers are turning to robots amid rising expectations for fast deliveries

The impact of rising interest rates on the Greater Jakarta landed housing market
We are still cautiously optimistic about Indonesia’s landed housing market in 2023.

What the pivot to debt investment means for borrowers
New lending sources are emerging in Asia Pacific’s relatively nascent private debt market

How real estate investors are facing a core-asset shortage
Buying partial stakes is on the rise in APAC as investors and landlords warm to deals

Businesses zoom in on Melbourne warehouses
Industrial rents and inventory strategies are driving tenants to Melbourne
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Philippines real estate under the new administration
The new President unveiled key economic measures that may drive the sustained recovery of the real estate market in the Philippines.

Why cold storage assets are gaining steam
Demand for cold storage facilities surges as investors hunt for alternative investments

Retail investors eye economic headwinds
Can the pandemic’s lessons help malls address mounting cost pressures?

Why Japan real estate is hot property
Investors are hunting for deals in Japan, lured by its low rates and strong fundamentals

How real estate is preparing for electric cars
As charging infrastructure expands, industrial real estate could play a big role

How senior living is evolving for ageing populations
Mixed-use senior living communities are emerging in new markets

How the shopping mall is transforming
With malls now incorporating hotels, sports fields and offices, owners are considering a rebrand

Grocers are playing click-and-collect catch up
With more consumers shopping in-store and online, grocery retailers are amping up mobile technology and space planning investments.

How industrial and logistics firms are confronting high energy costs
Fuel prices are driving improvements and energy efficient retrofits

Why warehouse automation isn’t yet widespread
Companies have been slow to bring in robots due to costs. Is that changing?

Why knocking down warehouses is on the rise
Redeveloping industrial real estate in a strong market aims to address modern demands

How can investors manage transition risks amid the push to net zero?
Some buildings are falling behind as the focus on sustainability reshapes the business outlook

Student housing is back on track
With students travelling abroad again, investors are following

Real estate’s flight to quality is bringing investors and occupiers closer
Converging needs are leading to more dialogue and transparency than ever before

Costs and disruption top of mind for supply chain managers
Survey from JLL and Reuters Events suggests supply chain disruption and higher costs all weigh heavy

Why investors are flocking to self-storage
Hybrid work and the e-commerce boom are driving demand for spare space

PODCAST: Why real estate is confused about sustainability
Measures to limit real estate’s environmental impact are gathering pace, but some managers are struggling to keep up

The debt metric on real estate’s radar
Rising interest rates are behind challenges to securing new loans

4 bright spots for investors in 2023
Slowing global growth is forcing investors to be more selective on sector deals

Sustainable, eco-friendly and healthy buildings in Vietnam
In Vietnam, we expect green buildings to quickly become the most sought-after buildings and spaces in the market to occupiers.

Sustainability upgrades are driving a vacancy gap in offices
Organizations are opting for higher quality buildings as they commit to carbon net zero

What’s on the mind of investors and occupiers in 2023?
Doubling down of decarbonization efforts despite macroeconomic headwinds

How will multistory industrial builds stack up in U.S. markets?
It’s been five years since the first U.S. vertical warehouse. Here’s what we’ve learned

5 big questions real estate is asking in 2023
Following years of standstill in the wake of a global pandemic, industry players question ‘what’s next?’

Why virtual tours are sticking around
Viewing commercial real estate remotely has become a lasting sales tactic

Five trends that shaped real estate in 2022
In a year of transformation, a few stand-out areas will have lasting impacts

The hunt for the next big life-sciences city
The race is on for early-mover advantage in smaller U.S. markets

Real estate sustainability data reveals world’s top performers
GRESB results rank international markets amid record growth in real estate participation

Investor caution dampens real estate investment
Caution persists as macroeconomic factors challenge decision makers

Why hotel investors are opting for upgrades over new builds
Facing higher costs, hotel investors are finding ways to boost values as tourism surges

Why data centers are moving onshore
Data centers are being built in emerging markets to meet local demand and abide by data privacy laws

How listed property companies are getting on board with sustainability reporting
Closer scrutiny among world's listed property firms

Data centers are finding new homes in old buildings
Investors are reducing the lead time for new data centers by converting old buildings

How materials shortages are changing how developers work
Construction planning is being flipped on its head as costs rise

Hotels are finding room for co-living spaces
Co-living projects are on the rise in converted hospitality properties amid a hunt for rental growth

Borrowing: ECB becomes follower of fashion
European Central Bank moves interest rates north after 11-year hiatus

Why semi-automated warehouses are getting cheaper
Occupiers are increasingly adopting semi-automation as technology costs fall

What big industrial deals mean for CRE
Massive industrial commercial real estate acquisitions signify a strong future in the booming industry.

Real estate debt broadens appeal with investors
Investors in Asia Pacific are reallocating capital to debt for stability and diversification

Sustainability efforts gaining traction in data center sector
Industry experts believe stricter regulations will be a catalyst for significant energy reduction
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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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