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Knowledge Center Archives
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Business Briefings
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- July
- 08
US Retail: Changing Tides
As we enter the third quarter of 2008, the US retail sector is grappling with the profound effects of the credit crunch. While the short-term outlook is challenging, this briefing points to a stable future thanks to long-term population and income growth.
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- June
- 08
US Site Selection: Securing the Best Location Incentives Takes Expert Negotiation Skills
Two case studies clearly demonstrate the results that can be achieved from a well-planned and creatively-executed location-incentives evaluation process.
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- June
- 08
China Legal: Law Firms Move to the Middle Kingdom
A look at the issues law firms must consider to establish a strong presence in China, including site selection, business projections, and an overview of China’s three major cities: Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai.
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- June
- 08
Europe Banking: The Effects of the Credit Crunch
This strain on financial markets is having a mixed effect on Europe’s banking office market - the main Central European markets are already recovering, while the Western markets are bearing the brunt of economic uncertainties.
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- June
- 08
US Healthcare: 2008 Medical Office Building Investor Survey Results
Cushman & Wakefield’s 2008 Medical Office Building Annual Investor Survey shows that the market remains a bright spot in real estate. Changing demographics and technology are behind the steady demand for medical office space and institutional investment in this asset class.
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- June
- 08
China Healthcare: Accommodating an Aging Society
Given the cultural importance attached to caring for the elderly in China and the sheer numbers involved, building a comprehensive social security system is one of the most significant challenges facing the Chinese government today.
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- June
- 08
Europe Legal: Sector Benefiting from High Levels of Take-Up
The European legal sector continued to see high occupier demand in the six-month period leading up to March 2008, with London and Moscow accounting for almost half of the leased space.
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- June
- 08
US Investment: Short-term Volatility, Long-term Stability
While there is no denying that 2008 is presenting challenges for commercial real estate investors, particularly office investors, this report finds that the commercial office property sector is continuing to attract investment capital, and that supplyside fundamentals in the leading U.S. office markets are solid.
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- May
- 08
US Hospitality: Long-Term Outlook Appears Positive for the Golf Course Market
Golf is a sport loved by players and investors alike. This briefing chips away at the challenges and opportunities, concluding that even though innovations are needed, the overall future looks positive thanks to new markets and an aging population.
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- April
- 08
UK Financial: The Credit Crunch and Basel 2 - Repairing the Balance Sheet with Real Estate
With the credit crunch still taking a toll, Basil 2 tough regulations are only adding more strain. This briefing looks at real estate and how some institutions are unlocking the value in their portfolios to restore liquidity, fund growth and enhance their capital adequacy ratios.