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From the 16th century to today, the office has continually evolved in response to changing business needs, technological advances and social attitudes. Adaptability is the secret of its success.
The retail sector is experiencing a nuanced recovery – where some formats thrive while others struggle. For investors, success now depends not just on what they buy, but how they operate what they own.
Offices have become spaces for teamwork, innovation and talent development. What are the features that occupiers seek – and how will prime offices evolve in the future?
Changing wealth flows: how HNWIs and corporates pick a base in 2025
Businesses and high net worth individuals consider multiple factors when deciding where to base themselves. In addition to financial incentives, a location’s intrinsic qualities and lifestyle are increasingly important.
Adaptation or obsolescence: real estate on the front line of climate change
As global temperatures exceed the critical threshold of 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels, strategies to adapt to climate change are crucial to protecting property and prosperity.
From amenity-rich workspaces that prioritise employee wellness and inclusivity, to accredited buildings that align with sustainability goals, office occupiers’ needs continue to evolve.
Rental growth and increased take-up across most global markets signal a positive outlook for occupiers, albeit with regional and industry-specific variation.
From robot food deliveries to air quality monitoring, PropTech plays an important role in improving tenant experience as the way we use workspaces changes.
Global warehousing costs: growth slows amid regional divergence
London leads with the highest costs, while nearshoring and supply chain diversification has boosted markets in Mexico and Vietnam.
Neuroarchitecture: can your workspace make you smarter?
Neuroarchitecture – the application of neuroscience to built spaces – is increasingly informing decisions about workplace design, boosting employee collaboration, focus and wellbeing.
Executive nomads are still turning to world-class destinations to deliver exceptional opportunities for their businesses and families
Whilst manufacturers have spoken at lengths about nearshoring, unravelling global supply chains isn’t easy and comes at a cost.
Skilled workers are congregating in new – and often surprising – clusters around the world. The Savills Future Workforces Index reveals the existing and emerging talent hotspots across the world
Asia’s cities lead the way in Savills Growth Hubs Index
How infrastructure investment brings real-estate opportunities
Over the coming decades, trillions of dollars will be spent on public transport, green energy generation, digital connectivity and sustainability projects. And where infrastructure leads, real estate follows
Is social value the new real estate essential?
Developers, investors and other stakeholders are beginning to view social value in a project as an investment, not simply a cost
Global housing supply has failed to keep pace with rising populations. Boosting supply levels needs to be at the heart of any housing affordability strategy
Scale and workforce talent remain key pillars of success in the latest Savills Resilient Cities Index. But a number of smaller, nimbler cities are gaining ground on the back of strong ESG credentials.
The world’s office stock must adapt to meet the needs of employers, employees and the cities in which they work. This means its owners have challenges to face and decisions to make
Increasingly recognised for their societal significance, office spaces are pivotal in shaping the economic, cultural and social landscapes of cities worldwide
Out of office: adapting to new ways of working
Covid-19 changed office-based working almost overnight. But the rise of new work patterns isn’t the only factor determining future demand. How are different work cultures and changing needs shaping office availability around the world?