A journey to real estate’s future
Craig Hughes, CEO Partnerships of The Instant Group, shares his views on the challenges and opportunities commercial real estate is currently facing. At a time when technology and data have a lot to offer, businesses should focus on leveraging useful data to really understand consumers’ needs and expectations. Hughes is very optimistic about the future […]
All hail the metaverse
Since Mark Zuckerberg presented the evolution of Facebook as Meta, this term has been present in many conversations. To be precise, metaverse generally refers to the concept of a highly immersive virtual world where people gather to socialise, play, and work. Evidently, this new world would engage retail and even real estate, so it is […]
Partners in crime transformation: how tech companies will transform CRE
“The real estate industry needs an absolute transformation. The old solutions are no longer fit for our new situation, we need new tools. I think the real estate world is going to undergo enormous changes soon. And there is a major opportunity for technology companies today.” Collaboration is vital in this new digital era. David […]
Digitising the commercial real estate industry
Digital transformation does not happen overnight. It takes resources, planning, collaboration and, most importantly, intent. Clearly, the new era imposes digital solutions, which can improve on businesses main drivers: income generation and asset appreciation. These tools will not only help companies improve their specialty leasing processes, but are already changing how the market is conceived. […]
Taking change by the horns
We are used to witnessing change as the years go by, but the current context has drastically accelerated many processes. Two major things can be deduced: retailers need to be aware of the disruption these changes have brought into the industry and they should also be on the alert to new trends so they can […]
From Physical Stores to Digital Presence and Vice Versa
In this world of technology and digitization, we often notice physical brands that decide to start having an online presence in order to reach a larger audience. However, this time we will go the opposite way: what are the reasons behind digitally native brands deciding to implement a physical footprint? In recent years, digital brands […]
Keeping up with the future of shopping malls
It is no news that shopping malls need to adapt and follow new consumer demands. With many radical changes accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, this industry should concentrate on providing an innovative experience. Currently, we find a more digital-based consumer who expects frictionless transactions, customised experiences, and elevated conveniences. These new purchase drivers demonstrate the […]
What does a specialty leasing management software have to offer?
Most companies are definitely embracing new technologies to ease the burden of administrative tasks. Yet, the commercial real estate industry is falling behind and has not yet implemented these solutions broadly. If you don’t want to blindly follow the pack and are unsure whether this kind of software may help your business, here are eight […]
Specialty leasing is gaining ground
For the last year, specialty leasing has shown a steady success and it is clear this tendency has come to stay. Even though traditional markets prioritised long-term contracts and conservative transactions, shopping malls are witnessing a great shift in the retail strategy. Now, specialty leasing increases by 12% in shopping centers. The commercial real estate […]
Time to shuffle the cards and keep playing
On this occasion, we are pleased to present the testimony of Gaetano Graziano, Deputy Executive Chairman “ADCC-Italia” Retail Real Estate Leasing & Shopping Centre Manager, Italy. Graziano shares his thoughts on the scenario real estate will face after the pandemic, new challenges and strategies to overcome them, and the incorporation of digital processes in companies. […]
