Trends & insights

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

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

Experts consider the future workplace as workforces stay productive at home.

Flexible space remains popular among start-ups and small firms. But now even corporate occupiers are increasingly incorporating it into their Asia Pacific leasing strategies.

Let’s look at what the future of work looks like and the four primary areas that smart companies are focusing on to harness change.

As competition tightens in core sectors in Australia, investors are looking to diversify into Alternative real estate for risk-adjusted returns.

The rapid adoption of Proptech in Asia Pacific is reshaping the region's real estate markets, changing the way people work, shop, and travel.

While Asia Pacific investment volumes and asset prices are sharply affected by COVID-19, the Seoul market continued to enjoy exceptional liquidity and firm pricing. This paper explains the reasons behind this phenomenon and why investors should consider this low volatility high growth market.

Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, major institutional investors remain focused on both the social and environmental impact of their strategies.

With many forecasting a post-COVID boom on the horizon for NZ, now isn't a bad time to invest in real commercial estate if you know what you're looking for.

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Cross-border investors are set to take advantage of a potential price correction

Investors are now turning to the opportunities presented by a changing retail market.

A surge in e-commerce has driven demand for warehousing and logistics

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

Local travel has been picking up after months of lockdown

While the need for more hospital beds has slowed, cities are now better prepared for a potential second wave of coronavirus

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

E-learning, traffic patterns and off-campus housing are all part of complex strategies to bring students back

Virtual property tours are offering investors and occupiers a way through restrictions on site visits during the COVID-19 pandemic

Experts discuss critical updates to the capital markets in New Zealand and across Asia Pacific.

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This updated report looks at the lessons from China, the global policy response and the practical challenges businesses will face for re-entry, as well as capital market implications and sector-specific impact.

With persistent high demand and little office stock, rents in the prime end of the market have remained stable, while secondary rental rates have continued to rise.

Despite a chronic shortage of quality industrial property stock, we did not see material rental increases in 4Q19.

The North Shore industrial vacancy rate increased from 1.4% to 2% with rents beginning to rise again.

The North Shore stock base and rents remain relatively unchanged while vacancy rates tightened further.

The North West Industrial pipeline is set to provide more than 75,000 sqm of new-build space over the next few years.