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Cushman & Wakefield analysis finds AI will widen disparities in real estate outcomes across markets, property types, and asset quality rather than creating uniform demand effects.

Interview with Michał Kwinta on the maturation of the flexible workspace market in Poland, increasing corporate adoption, property owner strategy shifts, and the future of the coworking sector.

NAIOP research quantifies the economic growth generated by commercial real estate development and construction across office, industrial, warehouse, and retail sectors at state and national levels in the United States.

NAIOP Research Foundation report evaluating risks and opportunities in office building conversions to life science, medical, and multifamily uses, based on market data review and developer interviews.

Research brief identifying best practices for office and industrial landlords to triage tenant requests and offer accommodations during COVID-19, drawn from broker interviews, building owner input, and NAIOP survey data.
Analysis of how technology-focused commercial real estate is responding to economic headwinds and market disruption.

As seen in New Jersey, redevelopment and demolition remove obsolete office buildings from the market, while communities are rethinking how aging commercial properties can better serve changing economic and demographic realities.

Five years after the pandemic changed where and how people work, office real estate is still one of the most debated corners of private real estate. Meanwhile, ongoing headlines continue their focus on empty buildings and declining valuations. But a recent write-up from Meketa suggested a more nuanced reality. Some…

Pension funds are divesting from direct office property ownership, signaling a strategic shift away from traditional office landlord positions.
UAE commercial real estate occupiers are gaining greater negotiating power and flexibility in lease terms as workplace strategies evolve and businesses prioritize value.

Dallas-Fort Worth office demand is projected to decline as artificial intelligence adoption and talent competition reshape workplace space requirements.

Guide on real estate due diligence requirements for investors evaluating office and industrial property acquisitions.

Cushman & Wakefield explores how Dubai's office market is evolving toward smaller, more flexible workspace solutions and modern workplace design trends.

Cushman & Wakefield examines frequently underestimated expenses that occupiers face when relocating office space in the UAE market.

By Emily Buchanan of Gensler For decades, healthcare delivery was something that happened somewhere else: a hospital campus on the edge of town, a medical office park behind a parking garage, a clinic that required a car and a calendar. Today, patient expectations have shifted. Health systems chase convenience, and…

Knight Frank guidance on how the 2026 business rates revaluation will affect office tenants and occupiers in the UK.

Knight Frank examines how artificial intelligence and data analytics are reshaping occupier strategies and workplace real estate decision-making processes.

Knight Frank explores how Google and Apple's return-to-office hybrid strategies may signal broader corporate real estate trends and whether other major employers will adopt similar models.

Cushman & Wakefield analysis of rental dynamics and pricing trends in UAE prime office markets.

Net effective rent is the number that tells an underwriter what a landlord actually collects, not what the marketing flyer […] The post Net Effective Rent vs. Asking Rent: Why the Gap Matters for CRE Underwriting appeared first on CompStak .

Q&A interview with CBRE executive on Montreal office market recovery, industrial real estate dynamics, and year-end market outlook.

West transforms a long-isolated civic area into a residential, office, and retail district designed to restore pedestrian connections and support San Diego’s ongoing evolution at its core.
Analysis of debt pressures facing office landlords amid broader commercial real estate market challenges.

Knight Frank examines post-pandemic office market trends and business considerations for occupiers and investors.

Research examining the economic growth generated by development and construction of office, industrial, warehouse, and retail commercial real estate across U.S. states and regions.

Capital Economics analyzes how AI firm expansion and talent competition will drive office demand in key technology hubs, while noting concentration risks for less diversified tech markets.
Cushman & Wakefield examines challenges in workplace transformation and offers strategic guidance for successful office redesign initiatives.

Knight Frank analysis examining leading economic indicators, inflation trends, office market recovery, and the UK's composite misery index.

Analysis of the policy implications and market impact of banning upwards-only rent review clauses on commercial office space.

The evolution toward compact, high-performance workplaces reflects one of several ways organizations are redefining value in a changing landscape. While not every company will reduce its footprint, those that do are finding new opportunities to align space more closely with purpose. By embracing flexibility,…

Kaum jemand will derzeit in Büroimmobilien investieren. Das ist ein Fehler, denn aktuell bekommt man sehr gute Objekte so günstig wie lange nicht mehr, glaubt Tim Schomberg, CEO des Investmentmanagers Kingstone Real Estate.

Büroinvestments. Für eine wirkliche Marktbelebung braucht es nach dem jüngsten zarten Renditeanstieg weitere massive Zuwächse. Die Risikoprämie gegenüber Staatsanleihen müsste – konstante Zinsen und Anleiherenditen unterstellt – um mindestens 90, besser 115 Basispunkte und mehr zulegen, hat Newmark ausgerechnet.

Conceito 3/30/300 ajuda a orientar decisões mais estratégicas sobre espaços corporativos e gestão de talentos.

Scot Bommarito and William Maher of RCLCO Fund Advisors identify some emergent green shoots in the office sector. The post Green Shoots Spotted in the Office Sector appeared first on AFIRE .

Image CEO Paul McDowell also pointed to greater stability across the portfolio following several years of asset sales.

Image CEO Brent Smith says location, amenities, and workplace experience are driving leasing demand as companies invest in long-term office strategies.

Image Owen Thomas also says the debate around remote work has largely settled at this point.

Image CEO Giacomo Balzarini sees widening gap between prime and non-prime assets.

Image CEO Shawn Tibbetts describes how progress has been made “from top to bottom.”

Jessica Gräsberg, Head of Leasing Colliers Sweden: "I would say that it is a relatively healthy level."

都市の「住みやすさ」は、これまでライフスタイルにおける1つの魅力として語られることが多かった。しかし、現在では都市の安全性や持続可能性、ウェルビーイングなどに寄与する様々な要素がテクノロジー企業などを惹きつけ、オフィス需要を喚起させ、投資マネーを呼び込む都市の“競争力”として注目されている。

Issues such as Federal Reserve policies, climate-related risks, and rising insurance costs have been putting pressure on accurate commercial real estate valuations. This prompted Urban Land Magazine to ask economists: “Do you think commercial real estate values are fully reflecting today’s costs and risks?” The…

After years of uncertainty in the office sector, shrinking construction pipelines, improving leasing activity, and the ongoing preference for high-quality space are leading to a more selective market. Recent reports from Colliers, Cushman & Wakefield, Lee & Associates, JLL and Plante Moran suggest that the next…

By Dan Levitt, Ryan Cos. If it feels like the commercial real estate market has been running in place for the last three years, you’re not alone. There has been a sense of anticipation, and even inaction, that has defined the landscape as we waited for catalysts that have yet to materialize. Many of us have been…

As office vacancy remains elevated in many markets, developers across the country are asking the same question: How can obsolete office buildings be successfully repositioned for new uses?

Post-bankruptcy WeWork is thriving as demand for premium, flexible office space grows, driven by corporate clients, AI firms, and faster buildouts. The post How the Office Market Finally Came to WeWork appeared first on Propmodo .
Much of the conversation around artificial intelligence and commercial real estate leasing has focused on whether AI will bring people back to the office. I think that’s the wrong question. The more important one is where AI companies are choosing to invest, hire and build because those decisions tell us far more…

Knight Frank examines the implications of UK government policy changes under new Prime Minister leadership for artificial intelligence adoption and commercial real estate markets.

Smart buildings give organizations the flexibility to adapt spaces, technology, and workplace policies as hybrid work and workforce needs continue to evolve. The post Flexibility Has Become the Most Important Feature an Office Building Can Offer appeared first on Propmodo .

Wie nutzerzentrierte Investmentstrategien den NOI von Büroimmobilien steigern. Vom "Flight to Quality" zum “Flight to Experience”

Cómo Transformar el Espacio de Trabajo en un Activo Estratégico

世界で最も有名なグリーンビルディング認証「LEED」。表層的な取得方法や要件などの情報は公開されているものの、取得時に直面するリアルな課題や自社に適したレベルの見極め方などはどうするべきか?本稿では3つの自社オフィスで「プラチナ・ゴールド・シルバー」を取得したJLLが認証取得の成功の鍵を解説する。

A range of models that exist today can deliver benefits for landlords and tenants

Article examining how office refurbishment has evolved into a strategic business consideration for corporate real estate stakeholders.
Explores how strategic branding initiatives can enhance the competitiveness of secondary office markets and properties.

CBRE Investment Management examines market conditions, pricing dynamics, and investment opportunities in the German real estate market.

Analysis of how generative artificial intelligence is reshaping U.S. employment patterns and office real estate demand.

A framework for where AI-enabled labor shifts create opportunity and risk

Het Arenagebied in Amsterdam Zuidoost maakt zich op voor een grote opknapbeurt. Het Liberty Office-gebouw is hier een voorbeeld van. Over de filosofie van een opdrachtgever die miljoenen investeert in dit gebied.Gepubliceerd in PropertyNL Magazine nr. 3, 28 maart 2025

This is a viewpoint-commentary published by Knight Frank in December 2025 that addresses occupiers' dual mandate of balancing efficiency and transformation in 2026, with a global scope and focus on capital markets.