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35 white papers

CBRE explores the relationship between zoning policy changes and real estate transaction activity.

CBRE examines affordable housing's characteristics and performance as an investment asset class.

CBRE analysis of energy performance and future outlook for Germany's residential real estate market.

CBRE explores how integrated workplace technology solutions can enhance real estate portfolio management and occupier experience across multiple property types.

CBRE viewpoint examining the connection between infrastructure investment and real estate development expansion in Romania.
Strategic analysis of how automation and augmentation trends will differentially impact workplace demand and real estate strategies across Nordic sectors.
This is a strategic white paper published by CBRE in April 2025 that addresses market selection frameworks within the self-storage sector. The analysis covers multiple U.S. markets including Houston, Atlanta, Boston, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, as well as national-level considerations.
CBRE commentary examining prospects and cycles across Australia's property market following recent economic and cyclical shifts.
CBRE analysis examining how strong occupier demand is supporting investment activity in the multifamily housing sector.
CBRE analysis examining the neutral vacancy rate concept and its implications for the Japan office market.

CBRE examines hidden real estate considerations and cost factors that arise during mergers and acquisitions in the life sciences sector.

CBRE analysis of prime office space recovery trends and their broader implications for the office market.

CBRE article examining the value drivers and key dynamics of the industrial and logistics real estate sector beyond basic warehouse characteristics.

Analysis of how changing consumer behavior in Japan is expected to increase demand for traditional high street retail locations.

Explores strategies for repositioning premium office assets in Singapore to compete for multinational corporate tenants through Grade A specifications and tenant retention practices.

CBRE analysis examines which retail sector is experiencing the highest demand across Australia's commercial property market.

CBRE brief examining affordable housing's characteristics and performance as a resilient real estate asset class.

CBRE and Hamburg Team examine social infrastructure as an investment opportunity and future priority.

Analysis of the growing role of infrastructure capital and investment strategies within the commercial real estate sector.

CBRE examines the intersection of high-performance computing, life sciences research, and artificial intelligence as drivers of real estate demand and innovation infrastructure.

CBRE analysis of critical site selection criteria for data centre development and investment decisions.

CBRE guide covering key aspects of data centre infrastructure development and considerations.

CBRE analysis examining the investment value and operational benefits of integrated care services within retirement community developments.

CBRE examines strategies for optimizing design and construction costs in integrated retirement community developments to improve affordability.

CBRE analysis examining the role of electric heating systems in compliance with UK minimum energy efficiency standards and asset value preservation.

CBRE examines sustainability drivers and practices within the holiday parks sector.

CBRE research examines how hybrid work arrangements create a 'relationship gap' by undermining cross-team collaboration and knowledge-sharing that organizations fail to measure, despite employees prioritizing in-office work primarily for team connection.

Argues that data quality and governance, not advanced tools, are fundamental to success with AI and analytics in commercial real estate.

CBRE viewpoint with RMI and ULI on practical CRE decarbonization strategies; cites nearly 70% of office occupiers rejecting or paying less for buildings without sustainable features.

CBRE research on integrating climate-risk assessment with business strategy to drive value creation in commercial real estate amid expanding disclosure requirements.

CBRE analysis of how data centers can advance sustainability despite high energy intensity, addressing the AI-driven carbon paradox in the asset class.

CBRE Capital Markets Conversations with the firm's Affordable Housing Vice Chairman on sector resilience, bipartisan policy support, and 2025 acquisition-rehab investment strategies.

CBRE Netherlands viewpoint on how declining rental supply and policy measures are worsening the student housing shortage in cities such as Amsterdam, Utrecht and Groningen.

CBRE capital-markets piece outlining MH/RV investment approaches (REITs, direct ownership, mortgage-backed securities) with sector performance context.

CBRE valuation advisory explaining why MH/RV properties require specialized valuation methods given depreciation, mobility and location factors.