Trends & insights

Workplace

How landlords and facilities managers are dealing with empty buildings

Even though many people are working from home, buildings still require ongoing maintenance.

April 02

Investor

Funds target affordable housing for long-term returns

Can a new batch of housing-focused impact investing funds benefit communities and investors?

March 11

Investor

A new dawn for the UK’s renewable energy sector?

The decision to reinstate government support could reassure risk-averse investors.

March 09

Workplace

How warehouses are becoming about the workforce

Europe’s warehouses are increasingly focussing on creating high-quality work environments as competition heats up in a tight labour market.

March 04

Investor

How institutional investors are reshaping Europe’s hotel industry

Institutional investors are a growing force in Europe’s hotel industry – and they’re shaking up traditional investment structures.

March 02

Investor

Foreign capital takes Ireland real estate investment to record highs

Large assets in Dublin continued to attract interest from around the world.

February 17

Cities

How today’s supply chains are becoming more streamlined

With a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness, supply chain strategies are changing across Europe.

January 29

Cities

Why European retailers are betting on AI

As shopping habits evolve, retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to help predict customer behaviour and offer a more personalised experience.

January 22

Investor

Income-seeking investors eye Europe’s self storage sector

As Europe’s self storage sector evolves, new investment strategies are coming into play.

January 08

Cities

How are branded residences shaking up luxury living?

In many of the world’s most desirable postcodes, a growing number of branded residences are raising the bar on luxury living.

January 06

Cities

Old transport networks embrace green technology in modern city logistics

Cities across Europe are focusing their attention on using bike paths and waterways for greener, smarter and more efficient urban logistics.

December 18

Cities

How the taste for takeaways is transforming the dining experience

The popularity of takeaways and food delivery is rising across Europe – and both chain and independent restaurants are taking note.

December 11

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For which investors is Leasehold suitable? What is the value of leaseholds?

All answers in the report Leaseholds in Major German Cities.

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Workplace

How landlords and facilities managers are dealing with empty buildings

Even though many people are working from home, buildings still require ongoing maintenance.

April 02

Workplace

How Gen Z and Millennials are putting sustainability on corporate agendas

Companies are upping their sustainability game amid the tussle to attract and retain talent

March 06

Workplace

How companies are designing spaces that promote inclusivity and equality

Quiet zones, amenities for parents and gender-neutral facilities are increasingly common for companies seeking to nurture a diverse range of employees.

March 06

Workplace

How warehouses are becoming about the workforce

Europe’s warehouses are increasingly focussing on creating high-quality work environments as competition heats up in a tight labour market.

March 04

Workplace

Women now outnumber men in the workplace. What does that mean for the future of work?

Companies are looking at how to make their workplaces work for everybody

March 03

Workplace

Why the coronavirus is testing how companies work

Businesses and employees are facing an inflection point in the work-from-home debate

February 19

Workplace

These six office perks are here to stay

Landlords learned from the flexible space boom to put amenities front and center

February 18

Workplace

Why office workers are hiding out in meeting rooms

In the evolving workplace, some spaces aren’t being used as intended

February 17

Workplace

How meeting rooms are getting a modern makeover

Every office needs meeting rooms – yet their location, size and design is evolving to fit in with the modern workplace.

February 05

Workplace

Fit-out: the cost of office design in the new world of work

New space concepts and increased developer prices are making themselves felt in the costs of office fit-outs.

November 12

Workplace

How the smart home is influencing the smart office

Both homes and offices are getting smarter thanks to rapidly advancing technology – although not at the same pace.

October 30

Workplace

How can workplace design cut stress levels?

With workplace stress and burnout a growing issue for companies, good office design can boost wellbeing and help employees to stay on top of their job.

October 09

For which investors is Leasehold suitable? What is the value of leaseholds?

All answers in the report Leaseholds in Major German Cities.

Learn more now

Investor

Funds target affordable housing for long-term returns

Can a new batch of housing-focused impact investing funds benefit communities and investors?

March 11

Investor

A new dawn for the UK’s renewable energy sector?

The decision to reinstate government support could reassure risk-averse investors.

March 09

Investor

How institutional investors are reshaping Europe’s hotel industry

Institutional investors are a growing force in Europe’s hotel industry – and they’re shaking up traditional investment structures.

March 02

Investor

Watch: A review of 2019 global investment

Global commercial real estate investment hit a record high in 2019. Watch the video for the a run-down of what happened throughout the year and what's in store for 2020.

February 28

Investor

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.

February 27

Investor

Industrial investment breaks records, changing the landscape

Industrial transaction volumes exceeded $100 billion in 2019 for first time in history

February 25

Investor

Foreign capital takes Ireland real estate investment to record highs

Large assets in Dublin continued to attract interest from around the world.

February 17

Investor

What does coronavirus mean for Asia Pacific real estate?

Swift action to contain the virus has helped avoid sharp correction, but repercussions still unclear.

February 12

Investor

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.

February 10

Investor

Cushion supply chain costs by turning property into cash

Supply chains are being reshuffled more often due to the rapidly changing world. That opens up opportunities for smart real estate strategies.

February 04

Investor

Why more hotels are owned by franchisees

Companies are shifting to an asset-light strategy as they expand

February 04

Investor

Brexit bells ring: What next for investors?

Uncertainty over the UK’s trading relationships is just beginning

January 31

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Cities

How street art made its way to storefronts and offices

Picture-perfect murals have moved from illegal to mainstream as property owners and companies hire graffiti artists

March 10

Cities

How the corporate race to net zero is heating up

Corporate giants are increasingly backing the move to net zero with ambitious sustainability commitments.

February 26

Cities

Why build-to-rent is gathering pace in Central and Eastern Europe

A new generation of renters in Central and Eastern European cities are driving demand for new build, professionally-managed apartments and student housing.

February 24

Cities

How restaurant chains are nurturing their international ambitions

Around the world, foodservice brands are eyeing new overseas markets to drive growth.

February 19

Cities

Can tomorrow’s offices combine modular construction with timber?

Greater use of modular engineered timber methods in office developments could speed up construction and bring sustainability benefits.

February 12

Cities

Why grocery stores are looking more and more like restaurants

The ‘grocerant’ is on the rise as consumer preferences shift toward to-go food

February 11

Cities

How today’s supply chains are becoming more streamlined

With a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness, supply chain strategies are changing across Europe.

January 29

Cities

Why air is becoming hot property

As available space in cities shrinks, property owners are clamouring for a slice of the sky

January 29

Cities

Why European retailers are betting on AI

As shopping habits evolve, retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to help predict customer behaviour and offer a more personalised experience.

January 22

Cities

Are parking lots the answer to the housing shortage?

As cities across the globe look to curb climate change via car restrictions, parking lots could become available for redevelopment

January 21

Cities

As Davos focuses on sustainability, how is real estate adapting?

The built environment is ripe with solutions for helping tackle climate change

January 20

Cities

Can big data really help build better cities?

Why making sense of the data deluge is key for cities and commercial real estate

January 17

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VICTOR - Q4 2019

The quarterly publication is a transparent performance indicator that analyses the performance of office space in prime locations. An in-depth analysis is provided of the five most importance office property markets: Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich.

Research March 31

Residential Market Overview - H2 2019

This publication provides an overview of the German residential real estate market including demographic and socio-economic trends, residential market supply, rent and price trends as well as the investment market.

Research March 27

DIFI Report - 1st quarter 2020

The German Real Estate Finance Index (DIFI) reflects survey participants’ assessments of the current situation in (past six months) and expectations (coming six months) for the German real estate finance markets.

Research March 24

Logistics Buildings of Tomorrow

Robotised but more humanised; power hungry but smarter and greener; taller but more efficient

Research March 23

COVID-19: Real estate implications

As COVID-19 impacts more people every day, coronavirus contingency planning is of the utmost importance. Explore the pandemic’s potential effects on the economy, real estate sectors and investors and occupiers.

Research March 10

Industrial Market Profile Berlin - Q4 2019

This publication describes the current development of the distribution- and warehousing markets in the region of Berlin. As well as a brief market description, tables and charts provide a detailed view of the market situation. Tables and charts: Total space take-up and take-up by sector; prime rents; prime yields; cartographic representations of sub-markets with rental price bands.

Research February 18