Talking Property with CBRE

There’s been a lot of discussion around sustainability recently – in the corporate world, in government and in the media. Some commentators have asked if COVID-19 has brought about the end of sustainability, while others see this as the great opportunity for a reset. So, what does the future of sustainability look like and would we even have a future without sustainability? In this two-part episod...

This year, we’ve seen the natural rise of flexible working. Most organisations have now experienced staff working from home or remotely… which seems to be working! So, the question on many decision makers’ lips: how do we do what we’ve been doing (only better), going forward? This episode investigates how the office leasing market has fared throughout the pandemic, with a spotlight on the Sydney a...

It’s a case of hindsight in 2020 – thanks to income supplement schemes and social welfare, the rental income from multifamily/build-to-rent assets has been more stable than rental income from commercial/industrial assets. In this episode, we breakdown the build-to-rent market, discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on this asset class and how it could recover quicker than any other property type, whi...

Uncertainty over lender’s willingness to provide loans, and on what terms is a concern being faced by both investors and borrowers alike. There is a weight of capital sitting on the sidelines ready to invest but transaction activity is slow due to COVID-19 related issues, including the provision of debt. In this episode David Gippel and Andrew McCasker from CBRE’s Debt and Structured Finance team...

As the world’s workplaces reopen, there is growing interest around what measures are in place to ensure a safe return. In today’s episode, we talk about workplace experiences and what our property managers are doing to ensure everyone returns to the workplace in a safe and stress-free way. We sit down with Jim Bilger, Executive Managing Director of Property Management at CBRE, to take a look at th...

Over the past few months, businesses have swiftly adopted online models, new technologies and social distancing measures to keep their doors open and their employees and the community safe. With proptech continuing to disrupt and influence real estate (and life) as we know it, what role will technology play as we transition to a new normal? In today’s episode our Head of Digital Solutions & In...

COVID-19 has been a game changer for food and beverage retailers around the world, with many operators adapting their business model overnight. So, what impact has this had on businesses as well as dining out experiences? If you have any questions regarding this episode or property topics that you’d like CBRE to address in future episodes, please email us at talkingproperty@cbre.com .

There is a deep global understanding that we’ve all experienced something unique and difficult. So, what impact will this have as we reopen the world’s workplaces and how can organisations plan for this transitionary period? We speak with Shelley McDowell, Director of Customer Experience at CBRE about workplace experiences and how to prepare your building for re-entry. If you have any questions re...