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Changing interest rates, a post-Covid shift in demand and climate change are disrupting the way professionals evaluate, invest in and manage real estate. To achieve sustainable success, real estate leaders must closely examine the fundamental factors shaping the market, including economic, demographic, employment and climate trends, as well as financial, sector, travel and spending factors.

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Inflation and bond yield shocks in Europe affect RE returns the most

Our modelling shows European real estate is most exposed to inflation and bond-yield shocks, with impacts varying widely across cities and sectors.

Shrinking development pipeline supports CRE rental growth in Europe

Europe’s shrinking development pipeline is tightening vacancies and lifting rental growth across key CRE sectors. Which cities and regions are set to grow fastest?

2026 US real estate supply outlook

Explore how shifting supply trends are shaping industrial, office, retail and residential real estate in 42 US metros. Download our infographic today.

How the macroeconomy affects real estate returns in US metros

In most US metros, a 1% GDP fall lowers capital returns on property by 1.4%-2%.

Slower CRE inventory growth ahead for most US metros

The near-term surge in inventory growth increases the risk of additional strain on space market fundamentals in certain metros.

Office rents entering growth cycle in Australia

CBD office markets in Australia face high vacancy rates, but a supply shortage is expected to drive a strong rent recovery. Effective rents are forecast to rise sharply up to 108% in some cities by FY2035 as vacancy rates fall and incentives normalise.

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In this environment of higher government bond yields and heightened economic uncertainty, robust fundamental analysis is more critical than ever for commercial property decisions. Our Real Estate Economics Service is designed to provide a deeper and more consistent understanding of the forces driving real estate performance worldwide.

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We provide independent, forward-looking intelligence that helps you quantify the impacts of inflation, interest rates, geopolitics, capital markets, climate change and sectorial trends on real estate investment returns, enabling you to optimise investment decisions.

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Our unmatched coverage of over 8,000 global cities and regions, coupled with robust scenario tools offers a unique blend of the big picture overview and deep dive analysis into various property types and the cities and countries they operate in.

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