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Benefits of portfolio rationalisation in today's times

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST

A key takeaway from the recent economic and financial turmoil is that investments in real estate need to be backed by solid fundamentals.

Hong Kong - Growing Availability of Office Space in Kowloon East

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

With the growing availability of affordable but quality Grade A office space in Kowloon East, the occupation cost gap between Hong Kong and leading Pearl River Delta cities is closing.

China - Diminishing Window of Opportunity

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

In today’s highly competitive corporate world, it is more important than ever to understand your real estate costs and ensure flexibility to adapt to a changing environment.

The Emergence of Shanghai’s Decentralised Office Market

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST

Over the next two years, the Shanghai market will have a strong supply of decentralised grade-A office space to meet the increasing tenant demand for lower cost options just a stone’s throw away from the CBD.

India - Better occupancy terms for tenants across the NCR Real Estate market

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST

The Real Estate market in the NCR (National Capital Region) has witnessed dramatic changes both in terms of developer offerings and the tenant landscape.

Navigating the Japan real estate market

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST

A key element of asset management is making decisions now that will benefit the short-term cash flow and long-term value of an asset or portfolio.

Property and asset management strategies in turbulent times

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST

We know after times of uncertainty things will improve, but until then Jones Lang LaSalle has identified ten key strategies for managing your real estate assets.

The Rise of China’s Institutional Investors

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST

China’s real estate investment market is currently shifting from overseas dominated to domestic players, largely SOEs.

Office relocation gets the green light

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST

In the past 12 months, we have seen an increase of office relocation projects to reduce occupancy costs.

Navigating the China real estate market

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST

A key element of asset management is making decisions now that will benefit the short-term cash flow and long-term value of an asset or portfolio.

Sellers should consider real estate auctions

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST

Auctions give sellers of commercial real estate and financial notes a fast, transparent, and safe option despite the difficulty of the current market

Auctions for notes and other financial instruments

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST

Financial instutions and special servicers can effectively cut exposure to troubled real estate assets through the use of auctions.

China Domestic Logistics: Huge Potential in Cold Chain

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST

In industrial sector, we are seeing the domestics market playing more important role than ever before. While export demand decreases dramatically, the combined impact of government economic policy and infrastructure investment and flourishing retail market boost more domestic industrial activities.

Auctions - not just for distressed assets anymore

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST

Auctions of even trophy assets may make sense in the current economic environment and can even generate premium pricing in some cases.

Reduce your lease-up time

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST

In the current market, tenants face a number of constraints as well as a rigorous decision making process. We asked Michael Greene to answer some questions from a tenant perspective and explain how, as a landlord, you can reduce your lease up time in the current market.

Mumbai real estate market - a changing landscape

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST

The Mumbai real estate market has been traditionally dominated by financial services companies, being now faced with massive consolidation opportunities.

Navigating the Singapore real estate market

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST

In this podcast, Richard Fennell, Head of Asset Management Services, Asia Pacific provides a snapshot of operating conditions in Singapore.

Commercial real estate trends in India

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST

India has witnessed 4-5 years of real estate boom period, leading to a rise in Grade A commercial office space, from 4 million sqm to 18 million sqm.

Manufacturers in China explore various asset strategies

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST

Many manufacturers owning and operating their facilities exploring various asset strategies as a way to free up cash and strengthen their balance sheet.

Shanghai retail property demand remains strong

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST

Shanghai’s prime retail sector is holding up well, compared to the dramatic rental drops witnessed in other commercial real estate sectors.

Critical care for critical environments

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST

When critical systems such as data centers and trading floors crash, companies can experience as much as USD 1 million in losses every minute.

Port and airport privatization grows in the U.S.

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST

Private/public partnerships for ports and airports are becoming more common. This presents new opportunities for investors.

Refurbishing office assets in the down cycle

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST

In the current downturn, landlords have a heightened focus on protecting the value of their assets through tenant retention strategies.

Outsourcing facilities management (FM) services in the industrial sector

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST

In today’s economic climate, outsourcing facilities management (FM) services in the industrial sector is an emerging trend. In China, this trend is particularly prevalent.

Shanghai Residential market – both buyers and developers’ confidence back

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST

In the Shanghai residential market, buying momentum remains strong. Luxury has joined the rally, with sales up dramatically in March, April, and May in many projects. Higher sales volumes are generating more optimism among developers, who are now looking to increase land banks. Regulatory outlook remains supportive.

Savvy optimists finding the silver lining in Japan real estate

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST

The investment market in Japan has been mostly doom and gloom since the last quarter of 2008. The market has just begun to change with the rollover of the financial year in April.

Extracting real value out of developers

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST

In view of the recent slowdown in the uptake of space, developers are offering "fit-outs" as a value add in order to take on capital costs. But are clients making the most of this opportunity?

Indian Economy - Expecting a faster bounce back

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST

With robust fundamentals and macro economic factors in place, India's real estate demand is going to resurface faster than the other economies of the world.

Australia Leasing Update: Preparing for a market turnaround

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST

Australia’s head of leasing, Kevin George, answers two frequently asked questions “When will the market turn?” and “What should owners be doing?”

A US perspective on the Australian investment market

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST

Earl Webb - CEO Capital Markets, Americas and Steve Collins - Managing Director, International Capital Group (ICG), provide their insights and projections on the Australian investment market from a US perspective.

Dramatic improvements with "drop-in centers"

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST

Increase productivity, efficiency and sustainability by locating multiple office spaces close to clients and employees.

New workplace strategy: Where do we go from here?

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST

After a successful pilot, there are a few tactics to keep in mind for a broader implementation.

Retailers improving revenue with Six Sigma

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 CST

Process improvement methodologies can help improve a retailer's top line.

What to consider when consolidating manufacturing

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 CST

Closing a plant is complicated and several questions should be addressed first.

A catalyst for the return of capital markets

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 CST

International and individual domestic investors searching for yield in US property markets may prompt some renewal.

Lower construction costs impact current projects

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 CST

Pricing drops of 20% to 30% due to lower material and labor costs have allowed construction teams to re-examine project scope.

Sustainability can save money

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 CST

A focus on sustainable practices can actually reduce costs through more efficient operation and government or utility incentives.

Domestic demand drives investment in China Industrial

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 CST

In the industrial sector, we are seeing the domestic market playing a more important role than ever before.

Go green with better data

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST

An inexpensive approach to reducing costs and carbon footprint is to track utility useage at the building level.

New incentives for old projects

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST

Government and utility incentives can be obtained for green projects completed as long ago as 2005.

Strategic non-distressed selling is picking up

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST

Some owners are starting to trade out of selected assets to take advantage of reduced pricing on core and core-plus assets.

How far have property values dropped?

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST

Current assumptions about rental rates, debt underwriting, exit cap rates and investor's return requirements are pushing down values by as much as 50%.

Go beyond the lease renewal

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST

Before renewing a lease, an operational planning process helps to integrate smart real estate strategies into operations.

Should companies buy or lease?

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST

Total cost of ownership and expansion flexibility point most companies toward a leasing strategy.

Protect your tenant allowances and concessions

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST

Two good ways for tenants to protect themselves from potential landlord default.

LEED for existing buildings is the new differentiator

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST

Older properties should consider setting themselves apart from the competition with LEED EB.

Shanghai Residential: An Early Spring?

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST

Has Spring come early to Shanghai's high-end and luxury residential market? There may be fewer expats in Shanghai, and rents may be falling, but buying interest has returned. What is behind the rebound in transaction volumes?

Restructuring Leases: Immediate savings opportunities

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST

Increasingly tenant-favorable market conditions in Shanghai provide corporate occupiers with opportunities to re-assess and restructure their existing office rental leases and achieve immediate cost savings.

The green phoenix: a flight to quality in challenging times

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST

The investment case for sustainability is still strong, despite the economic downturn. In fact, sustainability is representing a real opportunity to cut costs in the short-term while ensuring the long-term viability of real estate decisions.

Lender interest in real estate is shifting

Oneviewpodcasts@am.jll.com (Jones Lang LaSalle) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CST

There are some signs that insurance companies, banks and other institutional lenders may begin to pick up the slack.