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Transparency in an age of uncertainty
The Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2022 is based on a global survey of JLL and LaSalle’s extensive network of real estate market experts. This 12th edition includes 254 individual indicators to assess market transparency across 94 countries and territories and 156 cities globally.
Decarbonizing Cities and Real Estate
Our latest research will help you navigate the complex global landscape of Net Zero commitments, regulations, reporting requirements, incentives, education programs and collaborations across 32 global cities
Where are the world’s leading Innovation Geographies?
Our latest global research analyses over 100 cities worldwide to identity the most advanced innovation ecosystems and talent hubs, providing a global comparison of the most attractive cities for people, business and capital.
What is the outlook for global logistics real estate?
Global demand for the logistics sector is at record levels. In response, JLL has launched its first survey on the logistics market, which reveals a bullish sentiment, although there are challenges to overcome.
How are real estate strategies evolving to achieve better sustainability outcomes?
Our global survey reveals that real estate investors, developers and corporate occupiers have sharpened their focus on responsibility, environmental sustainability and social purpose. However, translating good intentions into achievable targets will require partnership and transformative thinking.
How will office space densities change in cities across the globe post pandemic?
This research identifies where there are strongest pressures for office de-densification and the economic, health and social drivers for reassessing space density as markets recover and offices reopen.
What is the role of city governance for real estate in a post-COVID world?
In conjunction with The Business of Cities, our new research identifies the key principles of good governance and how it can help navigate real estate choices within and between cities
Where are the world’s most transparent real estate markets?
The Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2020 is an essential guide for companies operating in foreign markets and a unique benchmark of real estate market transparency.
Where are the world’s most competitive cities?
Our new research looks at the rapidly evolving global system of cities, the impact of the major forces of change on global urban dynamics and the implications for the real estate sector.
Featured cities research
How is the ‘value of green’ conversation is growing up?
The real estate industry will play a crucial role in the fight against climate change. This paper explores how the ‘green premium’ conversation is shifting to focus on value preservation and risk mitigation.
What is the outlook for global real estate markets?
The latest Global Real Estate Perspective looks at city dynamics during the last quarter and the outlook for 2023 and beyond.
Where are the world’s most expensive office markets?
The Premium Office Rent Tracker (PORT) 2022 ranks occupation costs across 134 major office markets in 116 cities.
Increased working from home doesn’t equate to less demand. Our research identifies four key factors that will play a major role in shaping future office spaces.
COVID-19: What are the real estate implications?
Explore the pandemic’s potential effects on the economy, real estate sectors and investors and occupiers.
How can cities prepare for tourism growth?
In conjunction with the WTTC, Destination 2030 offers a unique way of evaluating cities’ readiness for increased tourism and the solutions to foster sustainable growth.
What is the role of real estate in smart cities?
This research looks behind the hype to understand the complexities and opportunities of smart city development in Asia Pacific.
Data, Disclosure and Disruption
London has the world's most transparent real estate market, followed by Los Angeles, Sydney, San Francisco and New York.
World Cities: Mapping the Pathways to Success
Discover the 10 city groups we have identified as sharing common paths, challenges and imperatives. As locational choices multiply for investors and corporates, find out how these new city groups impact real estate strategies.
Explore the Global300
Compare cities on key performance indicators with our new interactive toolkit. Find out where individual markets rank and how they compare against their global peers.
China12: China's Cities Go Global
Explore China's 12 leading cities and the opportunities these markets present for real estate investors, developers and corporate occupiers. Find out about the top global destinations for Chinese business and real estate activity.
Future of Work
An outlook on the changing world of work and its impact on the next generation of real estate. What are the five key dimensions leading companies focus on when navigating the future of work?
Explore & Compare 300 Cities
Our City Comparison Toolkit will help you visualize the position of individual cities and compare one city against another.
Ambitions achieved
Stratford, London
The catalyst of the 2012 Olympic Games has helped establish Stratford as a new, vibrant centre in East London. The emerging neighbourhood is centred on one of London’s largest malls and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and these are set to be joined by a number of globally-renowned cultural institutions and the ‘International Quarter’, which will become a new office hub for London.
JLL Services:
Strategic Consulting | Agency Leasing | Shopping Centre Leasing | Residential | Capital Markets
HafenCity, Hamburg
The HafenCity scheme is extending Hamburg’s city centre by some 40% through the ambitious regeneration of its former port areas. The vibrant mixed-use district includes museums, a new metro line, a creative quarter and the striking new Elbphilharmonie concert hall.
JLL Services:
Strategic Consulting | Agency Leasing | Valuation & Advisory | Capital Markets
Hudson Yards, New York
The largest project in Midtown Manhattan since the creation of Park Avenue, Hudson Yards represents a scheme of huge ambition, scale and complexity. Constructed over working railyards, the district is already emerging as one of NYC’s major new office submarkets, having attracted Time Warner, CNN, Coach and L’Oreal.
JLL Services:
Tenant Representation | Project & Development Services |
Capital Markets
World Trade Center, New York
The 16-acre area in Downtown Manhattan represented New York’s most complex and sensitive site. Today, the 1,776 foot-tall One World Trade Center stands on the site, alongside two other completed towers, the National September 11 Museum & Memorial, and Santiago Calatrava’s spectacular transportation hub.
JLL Services:
Project & Development Services | Public Institutions |
Capital Markets | Tenant Representation
Barangaroo, Sydney
The International Towers Sydney at Barangaroo represent one of the world’s premier waterfront transformation projects, offering more than 280,000 square metres of office space. The new financial district has cemented Sydney’s position as one of the world’s leading global commercial hubs and investment destinations, attracting pre-commitments from HSBC, Westpac, PwC, KPMG and Baker McKenzie.
JLL Services:
Agency Leasing | Research | Property & Asset Management | Valuation & Advisory
Melbourne Docklands, Melbourne
The catalyst of the 2012 Olympic Games has helped establish Stratford as a new, vibrant centre in East London. The emerging neighbourhood is centred on one of London’s largest malls and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and these are set to be joined by a number of globally-renowned cultural institutions and the ‘International Quarter’, which will become a new office hub for London.
JLL Services:
Strategic Consulting | Agency Leasing | Tenant Representation | Property & Asset Management | Capital Markets
2010 World Expo Site, Shanghai
The 2010 World Expo attracted more than 70 million visitors and successfully showcased Shanghai across the globe. Following the event, the site along the Huangpu River is emerging as home to a world-class cultural cluster, a strong retail offer and a new urban park. It will also host the headquarters of 13 state-owned enterprises, with aspirations to become one of Shanghai’s key business districts.
JLL Services:
Strategic Consulting | Agency Leasing | Property & Asset Management
