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Barbara Larson: Does the Office Have a Future?

In the wake of lock-down, do you still NEED a traditional office?

After all, millions have apparently stayed productive - despite working from home.

The result?

Many office tenants now see a chance to slash rents by keeping their staff at home - and cutting back on office space.

Needless to say, if tenants DO shrink their offices en masse, there's a big 'ol question mark about the value of office buildings.

Not to mention nearby retail and residential.

So how big might the move out of traditional office space be?

Penny Norton: Promoting Property with Public Relations

Could you boost your commercial property returns by doing a better job of communicating with stakeholders?

For example, planning departments, potential tenants and potential buyers.

If so, tune into my interview with public relations expert, Penny Norton...

Graham West: How Architecture Can Refresh Tired Commercial Buildings

Do you want to boost an existing commercial building’s rents and capital value?

If so, you can’t afford to miss today’s interview with London architect, Graham West.

Graham is the founder of West Architecture.

And he’s an expert at spotting simple ways to turn dull retail and office buildings into spaces people LOVE.

Gus Zogolovitch: How to Develop Better Homes

Do you think volume homebuilders are missing a trick by churning out bland housing stock?

Commercial real estate developer, Gus Zogolovitch does.

And he’s decided to do something about it…

Based in London, Gus is on a mission: to develop better homes.

What does he mean by ‘better’? Better design. Better quality. Better value.

And better for the environment.

But Gus does more than build homes.

21 office building trends being driven by the creative class

Do you own an office building?
Or provide services to someone who does?
If so, you’ll know that technology is RADICALLY changing the way we use the office.
But how well do you understand what’s driving these shifts?
Or the specific ways buildings must change if they’re to remain relevant?
If you’re a struggling to keep up with this stuff, here's what you need to know…

Commercial Real Estate Metrics: The Definitive Guide

Do you know how to spot the profit potential of a commercial property?
If not, today is your lucky day...
Because right now, I’m going to reveal the main financial yardsticks investors apply when sizing up a potential purchase.
Even better, I’m going to walk you through them STEP-BY-STEP.