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Why investors are shifting focus to life sciences real estate
More investors are betting on life sciences real estate as the pandemic drags on

Why big-box retail stores are turning into warehouses
Real estate developers are converting large retail centres into warehouses as landlords grapple with online shopping

Four ways green thinking can add value for investors
With sustainability becoming a mainstream consideration within the real estate sector, investors are starting to see the long-term gains of going green

First post-Brexit Budget puts UK on borrowing and investment path
The first budget of Boris Johnson’s premiership signalled a move away from austerity.

A new dawn for the UK’s renewable energy sector?
The decision to reinstate government support could reassure risk-averse investors.
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Will UK hotel investment see a post-Brexit bounce?
The UK is a long-term favourite with hotel investors - but Brexit caused many to put their decision-making on hold.

Renewable energy infrastructure acclimatises to the post-subsidy era
With government subsidies largely a distant memory for the UK’s renewable energy infrastructure, the sector is charting its own future.

Why smaller British pubs are hitting the big time
A resurgence in smaller bars and pubs across the country reflects a broader cultural shift.

Disruption spurs strategy shift for listed real estate
Recent deals show how key players in real estate investment are reshaping their portfolios

How 2020 changed real estate (and how it didn’t)
Shopping, work, travel: In a turbulent year, commercial real estate was at the center of big changes

5 big questions real estate is asking in 2021
In a year filled with uncertainty, the answers could help shape the months to come

Brexit bells ring: What next for investors?
Uncertainty over the UK’s trading relationships is just beginning

Real estate borrowing costs level off, but not for all
Investors’ search for income from “bullet-proof” prime assets across Europe is offering lenders relative safety

Opportunities in the Extended Healthcare Sector in MENA
The provision of adequate extended care services in MENA region provides opportunities for real estate investors and developers.

2021: It’s all about the economy
Recent developments are providing markets with optimism, although the next six months are key for real estate

Why investors are following governments into infrastructure
Small-scale projects such as road upgrades attract investment for immediate economic boost

How China's tech firms are reshaping its real estate markets
Tech companies growing at a rapid pace are helping transform offices, logistics and data centers

What the UK’s green plan means for renewable energy investors
Government backing for offshore wind has put the focus on a sector able to offer investors secure revenue streams

What can the UK’s care homes learn from student housing?
Today’s care homes sector is in a similar place to where student housing was five years ago: a fragmented market in need of modernisation and investment

How investment managers are ramping up their own green credentials
Greater consideration is being given to sustainability efforts in house as momentum towards net zero emissions builds

Why investors are shifting focus to life sciences real estate
More investors are betting on life sciences real estate as the pandemic drags on

Why real estate investors are turning to multifamily
Across the globe, residential properties are increasingly on the radar of investors.

Investors seek security in core real estate deals
Recent deals globally reflect cautious-but-confident investment strategies

How Europe is navigating a potential second wave
Real estate investors in Europe are faced with the prospect of more uncertainty during the winter months

Kraków ready for new investors from the service sector
According to JLL’s latest report, "Kraków 2020", in the first half of the year, demand for offices in Kraków was about 15% lower than H1 2019.

Retail parks expected to have a 40% share in new supply
JLL and Trei, summarize the situation on retail market at the end of H1 2020, and outline the development prospects for this sector in Poland.

Why alternative lenders are expanding into real estate markets
Private debt funds are plugging a gap left by commercial banks as COVID takes its toll

Why global real estate giants are piling into India
The country’s biggest-ever deal is just one sign of investors seeking to take advantage of fast-expanding cities and market reform

Why social awareness at companies is on the rise
Real estate businesses are tuning in to environmental and social needs. But is it here to stay?

Why supermarket chains are rethinking their real estate
Supermarkets are increasingly looking to sale and leasebacks as a way to unlock fresh capital amid COVID-19

Offices in Warsaw return to the new normal
Advisory firm JLL summarizes the Warsaw office market in H1 2020. By the end of H1 2020 demand was 335,000 sqm

The pandemic accelerates changes in retail sector
JLL summarizes conditions on Poland's retail market at the end of H1 2020.

How COVID-19 regulations are changing landlord-tenant dynamics
Hastily enacted regulations addressing a fast-unfolding pandemic have introduced a layer of complexity around leases between tenants and landlords.

Private investors ramp up real estate strategies amid COVID-19 uncertainty
High Net Worth and Family Office capital is playing an even bigger part in real estate investment across the globe as private investors seek to take advantage of opportunities emerging from ongoing uncertainty.

Why COVID-19 is driving demand for real-time data
Big data is front and center across a real estate industry hungry for insights

Polish industrial market continues to grow Y-O-Y – the only one in Europe
JLL advisory firm summarizes the situation on the Polish industrial market at the end of H1 2020.

Strong H1 for real estate investment market in Poland
Advisory firm JLL analyzes H1 real estate investment transactions in Poland.

Poland in world’s top 20 for real estate transparency
JLL and LaSalle have published the latest edition of the Global Real Estate Transparency Index – GRETI.

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

Hotel investment appetite for Poland: alive and kicking?
While the pandemic has put many investment decisions on hold, the hotel investment market in Poland, in the long term view remains unchanged.

Why investors are going deeper into Europe’s renewable energy markets
Investors in Europe’s renewable energy sector have an increasingly wide range of opportunities as governments aim to fulfill ambitious renewable energy targets

Hotels plan for a COVID-19-informed future
The next normal will include safety ratings and cleanliness councils

Why landlords are teaming up with flex space operators
Partnerships are bringing space and service together as flexible space demand surges

How are flex-space operators adapting to the current market
Challenging office market forces operators to adapt their business models

Global commercial real estate markets feel impact of COVID-19
Investment volumes decline sharply amid caution, ongoing uncertainty

Opportunistic investors look for value in retail disruption
Investors are now turning to the opportunities presented by a changing retail market.

Impact of increased VAT on KSA real estate market
Implications of increased VAT rates in Saudi Arabia on developers, residential properties, office space optimization and retail outlets.

How portfolio sales are driving corporate sale-and-leaseback activity
Owner-occupiers are turning to their real estate as a source of capital, with portfolio sales on the rise

How better data is pushing alternative real estate into the mainstream
Growing investor interest and increased transparency in the alternatives sector are self-reinforcing

Major deal highlights international demand for Europe student housing
Investors are looking beyond the current uncertainty in the higher education market caused by COVID-19, but achieving scale is a challenge

Blockchain was set to transform real estate. What happened?
Years after the initial hype, hurdles encountered when implementing the technology so far have proven too high

Warsaw’s residential developer housing stock at 2010 levels
High demand for new apartments resulted in decrease of developers’ housing stock to 13.700 units - the least since 2010. How will this affect prices?

Poland in Europe’s top three for industrial developer activity
Advisory firm JLL summarizes the situation on the Polish industrial market. Gross demand was almost 950,000 sqm.

COVID-19 is redefining infrastructure investment
Governments have been seeking creative solutions for shovel-ready projects

Why flexible space is appearing in office investment portfolios
As the popularity of flexible space (flex space) starts to shake up office markets around the world, more investors are looking for ways to capitalise on the growing corporate demand

PODCAST: COVID-19 weighs heavily on APAC real estate markets
Long-awaited data shows the markets hit hardest, but also some bright spots

Why real estate transparency is harder to achieve than ever
Commercial real estate markets are increasingly transparent, although the pace of improvement has slowed
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Why social awareness at companies is on the rise
Real estate businesses are tuning in to environmental and social needs. But is it here to stay?
How COVID-19 regulations are changing landlord-tenant dynamics
Hastily enacted regulations addressing a fast-unfolding pandemic have introduced a layer of complexity around leases between tenants and landlords.
Private investors ramp up real estate strategies amid COVID-19 uncertainty
High Net Worth and Family Office capital is playing an even bigger part in real estate investment across the globe as private investors seek to take advantage of opportunities emerging from ongoing uncertainty.
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