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December has a reputation for being a “quiet” month in self-storage. Moves slow down, leasing traffic dips, and holiday travel takes priority over storage shopping. But the story is more nuanced than it first appears. When you look closely at December renter behavior, seasonal inventory patterns, and short-term…
In today’s self-storage market, data isn’t just a byproduct of doing business — it’s a blueprint for better decisions. Operators who know how to read and act on data gain a measurable edge: smarter pricing, stronger occupancy rates, and better forecasting of customer demand. As competition heats up and customer…
Residual Income or Reduced Performance? The Real Cost of Going Man-Less. The idea of a completely “man-less” self-storage facility generating pure residual income is appealing. Recently, I read a social media post from an owner who claimed to operate a self-storage facility three states away with no manager, no…
Discover why 2026 is your year to start in self-storage. From easier entry with new tech to tax benefits and a strong market outlook, learn the 7 key reasons. The post Seven reasons why 2026 is the best year for YOU to get started in self-storage appeared first on Radius+ .
Royal LePage commentary on downward pressure on Metro Vancouver residential property values in the current year.
A BNP Paribas Real Estate executive predicts record office investment activity in Spain for 2026.
Commentary on how active management strategies drive value creation within retail property portfolios.
Executive interview with Ten Brinke leadership expressing confidence in continued expansion of the build-to-rent residential sector.
An executive commentary from Atlas RE on Spain's real estate investment appeal and market maturity relative to major European hubs.
Interview with Impar Capital executive discussing a residential development project in Madrid's Sagasta location.
C&W executive Andrew Fray provides commentary on Spain's projected expansion of data center infrastructure capacity over the coming seven years.
Biuro nie jest już tylko adresem firmy. Lokalizacja, standard budynku i jakość aranżacji mają dziś bezpośrednie znaczenie dla komfortu pracy, efektywności zespołów oraz atrakcyjności w oczach obecnych i przyszłych pracowników.
“Manchester-ism” has become the word of the moment when it comes to political discourse, but could it also be the watchword for housing growth and investment, asks Ben Beadle of the National Residential Landlords Association. The post Manchester: A beeline for housing growth appeared first on Place North West .
In today’s increasingly saturated self-storage markets, facility operators are discovering that they need to think beyond traditional sources of income if they want to compete for customers and maximize revenue. Many already offer ancillaries like moving/packing supplies, truck rentals and tenant insurance, but…
This is a viewpoint-commentary article published by Inside Self-Storage in July 2026 featuring self-storage owners Wayde Elliott and Angie Guerin of MakoRabco discussing their expertise and advice related to development in the self-storage sector.
The due-diligence period is an opportunity for the buyer of a real estate asset to carefully analyze the potential deal. Smart investors see this as an opportunity to uncover everything they need to know about the property before making a financial commitment. This practical guide to evaluating self-storage…
This is a viewpoint-commentary article published by Inside Self-Storage in July 2026 addressing pay-to-vacate programs, which are delinquency resolution approaches used by self-storage operators, and discussing the associated advantages, disadvantages, and legal considerations of this practice.
The self-storage lien-sale process can be intricate, time-consuming and risky, particularly if mistakes occur. No operator can afford to be on the wrong side of a wrongful-sale lawsuit. Automation can streamline the workflow, helping you safeguard your business and reduce employee time spent on this necessary task.…
Though it’s often undervalued by self-storage operators, tenant retention is one of the most impactful strategies for protecting and growing your facility revenue. A strong program can enhance customer satisfaction, reduce move-outs, and bolster net-operating income and facility value. Discover how to identify…
Analysis of updated Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) requirements for commercial properties, including changes to EPC B targets and milestone adjustments affecting landlord compliance obligations.
Viewpoint examining how luxury hospitality guest expectations have shifted from passive relaxation toward active, experiential offerings, with implications for hotel marketing and positioning.
Analysis of how Hungary's political transition and forint appreciation following the April 2026 election is reshaping the hospitality sector's business dynamics and distribution strategies.
Horwath HTL explores how artificial intelligence is transforming hotel discovery and marketing strategies beyond traditional search and OTA distribution channels.
A viewpoint examining how hotel valuation criteria and investor evaluation methods have evolved beyond traditional factors of location, category, and operating results to reflect increased market sophistication.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was signed into law December of that year, creating a new benefit for investors. Called Opportunity Zones, the initiative’s purpose is to steer investment into areas that struggle with attracting development by allowing capital gains to be redirected into qualified projects,…
The Fifth Estate - Weather events regularly cause catastrophic damage to property across Australia. Yet, for decades, Australia has treated natural disasters as temporary shocks to the housing market. When floods become business as usual, property values stop recovering is a story from The Fifth Estate ,…
The Fifth Estate - The solutions to the building defect problem must be multipronged and address incentives and capacity, writes Andrea Sharam. And building code enforcement is essential to a properly functioning insurance system and to consumer rights. Code compliance and raising builders’ margins are key to…
The Fifth Estate - Technology is changing many of the ways we access information, particularly through AI and is now about to shake up how housing is built in Australia. As part of the NSW government’s recent budget, the Premier and Treasurer have announced that the government “will invest in a world-class facility…
The Fifth Estate - The federal government is set to offload about $3 billion of land thanks to surplus defence sites and a CSIRO Ginninderra site near Canberra that’s past its use by date. What a great opportunity to change the game on housing, according to reasoned independent Australian Capital Territory senator…
The Fifth Estate - Australia is losing $11 billion to landowners capitalising on windfall gains every year, thanks to upzoning (or government funded infrastructure). Windfall gains: Calling time on this one thing could abolish stamp duty – why aren’t we using it? is a story from The Fifth Estate , Australia's…
This is a viewpoint-commentary piece published by Real Estate Asia in July 2026 examining how factory developments or changes affect the investment case for Sonipat, India. The article addresses real estate investment considerations in an Asia-Pacific context, with geographic reference points including Singapore and Hong Kong.
Niam's Martin Bjöörn on the benefits of owning shopping malls.
The first policy speech by Prime Minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham, coincided with the release of the latest Sentiment Survey undertaken by the House Builders Federation in collaboration with Quantum Development Finance, writes Richard Hemmings of Quantum Development Finance. The post Burnham’s ‘housing trap’: Why…
Communities thrive when buildings support people throughout different stages of life. Today, developers, architects, and planners are looking beyond immediate project goals and exploring how design can contribute to long-term well-being, resilience, and economic value. This shift has increased interest in concepts…
Every construction project starts with a budget. Contractors lay out material costs, labor rates, and equipment fees, and clients nod along, assuming those numbers tell the whole story. But experienced builders know a difficult truth: the visible line items on an estimate represent only a portion of what a project…
With the massive demand for industrial and multi-family housing in the Valley, developers are under pressure to build faster than ever. However, as with most instances, if you try to rush, you may overlook vital construction safety details. Humans naturally take shortcuts when in a hurry. If not careful, safety…
While pharmaceutical companies acquire sponsor-backed biotech companies, corporate real estate teams are becoming more responsible for preserving the value of those deals, according to a new CBRE insight. Even as acquired biotech firms tend to have smaller real estate footprints and leaner workforces, they become…
Leading property management firms are using AI to transform workflows, cut payroll by 20%, and boost leasing, maintenance, and renewals. The post How We Automated Four Workflows and Cut Payroll 20%: An Operator’s Playbook appeared first on Propmodo .
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.
A new ULI report identifies five characteristics shared by successful mixed-use redevelopments of former factories, breweries, shipyards, and other industrial sites.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday issued the Rental Ripoff Report, a package of 23 tenant protection recommendations. The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) responded with a statement from President James Whelan saying that the administration “continues to paint property owners with a broad brush, unfairly…
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Florida’s unemployment rate rose to 4.8% in May, up from 3.7% a year earlier, one of the largest increases of any state and the highest Florida reading in nearly five years. The rate has continued to climb and now sits above the national unemployment rate of 4.3%.
This is a 2024 responsible investing report published by Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors covering real estate with a focus on sustainability practices. The report addresses environmental, social, and governance considerations relevant to real estate investment on a global basis.
Cushman & Wakefield examines how industrial workplace design and strategy can shift from a cost management focus to becoming a key driver of organizational performance.
Knight Frank analysis of how the prime residential rental market is responding to regulatory reforms and emerging tax policy uncertainties.
Cushman & Wakefield examines strategies for real estate stakeholders to address Scope 3 emissions challenges and compliance.
Morgan Stanley's Chief Fixed Income Strategist and Global Head of Private Credit & Equity discuss recent market pressures affecting the private credit sector.
Morgan Stanley's Global Head of Real Assets discusses investment lessons and market calls across industrial and office real estate sectors.
A joint research paper examining Australia's retirement housing shortfall and the projected demand drivers from the over-50s demographic.
This is an annual environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report published by Clarion Partners covering the 2024-2025 period, with a focus on sustainability practices across global operations.
Distinct legal entity from Starwood Property Trust (public REIT/lender) already in firms table -- new firm row, not reused.
This is a sustainability and impact report published by Prologis covering the 2024-25 period on a global basis. The report addresses the company's sustainability initiatives and performance across its global operations.
CBRE IM's own annual disclosure is titled 'Climate Report', not 'Sustainability Report' -- kept accurate, not renamed.
This is a sustainability report published by Nuveen Real Estate covering their real estate operations and practices for the 2024-2025 period on a global basis.
Analysis of commercial real estate lender positioning and lending appetite amid renewed Treasury market volatility.
CBRE analysis examining the neutral vacancy rate concept and its implications for the Japan office market.
Knight Frank Malaysia and Singapore examine real estate opportunities across the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, analyzing cross-border investment potential.
Knight Frank examines the evolving occupier needs and the growing importance of ESG considerations in real estate decision-making.
Knight Frank explores how government and private landlords can collaborate to support young Singapore retail brands through incubation programs.