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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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Housing affordability lowest in Greek, Danish, and German cities
House prices across Europe have soared over the past decade, especially in cities. During this time, incomes in Europe have not kept pace with house price hikes on average, squeezing the purchasing power of homebuyers in many European cities.
Read more: Housing affordability lowest in Greek, Danish, and German cities
Office employment in cities is resilient, but risks remain
Oxford Economics set the stage for the year ahead, at our second Global Economic Outlook Conference, in London on Wednesday, 5 February.
Read more: Office employment in cities is resilient, but risks remain
Steady, Yet Slow: How Oxford Economics Sees Global Economic Growth in 2025
Oxford Economics set the stage for the year ahead, at our second Global Economic Outlook Conference, in London on Wednesday, 5 February.
Read more: Steady, Yet Slow: How Oxford Economics Sees Global Economic Growth in 2025
Australian office vacancy rates remain elevated in Australia
The latest Property Council data confirms all the major office markets remain oversupplied, with the suburban markets generally in a worse position than the CBDs.
Read more: Australian office vacancy rates remain elevated in AustraliaRead more →
Real Estate Key Themes 2025
After a year of transition in the commercial real estate cycle in 2024, we think five key themes will support a brighter outlook for the year ahead.
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