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Foreign funds avoid real estate; invest only $11 mn in Jan-Mar: Vestian

  Institutional investments in real estate declined 55 per cent annually in January-March this year to USD 552 million as cautious foreign investors stayed away, pumping in only USD 11 mn, according to Vestian.

SEBI notifies SM REITs: Move to regulate fractional ownership industry and safeguard investors’ interests

  The recent decision by SEBI is expected to have a positive impact on the emerging fractional ownership of both residential and commercial assets, say experts.

Institutional investments from domestic investors in realty sector up 120% in 2023 to $1.5 billion

The inflow of funds from domestic investors, Vestian report said, stood at $1511 million ($1.5 billion) last year, registering a growth of 120 per cent from $687 million in the 2022 calendar year.

VESTIAN EXPANDS WEST COAST PRESENCE WITH KEY EXECUTIVE HIRE

Vestian, the fastest-growing commercial real estate firm in the U.S., announced continued growth with the expansion of their Arizona office. Vestian has welcomed a new senior executive who will bolster Vestian’s West Coast tenant representation offering. The expansion comes as a result of increased client needs and part of Vestian’s continued strategic growth plan objectives.

Indian investors keen on Dubai market, invest $335 million in H1 2023: report

Indian Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in Dubai surged to $335 million in H1 2023, marking a substantial increase from the $221 million recorded in the same period in 2022, according to Vestian.

Co-working gets hybrid work push

  For FY24, it is targeting an estimated revenue of Rs 1,800 crore, according to chief executive Karan Virwani.

Hyderabad Emerges as India's Top Office Space Market, Surpasses Bengaluru, Delhi NCR

According to Vestian, Hyderabad's office space leasing demand skyrocketed by 270 per cent in Q3 2023, making it the top market in India, outshining other major markets such as Bengaluru and Delhi NCR.

Bengaluru bucks national trend of robust demand for office space

The city, which has been topping the absorption of commercial space, saw a 28 per cent decline in office space leasing in the July-September quarter, according to a report tabled on Monday by the property consultancy firm, Vestian.

Institutional Investments In Housing Segment Rises 71% In July-September: Vestian

Institutional investments in residential assets rose 71 per cent to USD 298.3 million during the July-September period, according to real estate consultant Vestian.Housing segment had attracted an institutional investment of USD 174.3 million in the year-ago period.

Average office rent in top 7 cities at Rs 33-Rs 166/sq ft; cost effectiveness to boost demand: Vestian

The demand for office spaces in India is expected to be buoyant amid current macroeconomic uncertainty across the globe as companies are majorly focusing on optimizing operational costs for their businesses.

Flexible office space stock to rise 52 per cent by 2025 to 81 mn sq ft on strong demand from corporates: Vestian

Flexible office space stock is estimated to rise 52 per cent by 2025 to 81 million square feet with operators expanding their business to tap rising demand, according to Vestian. Flexible office space operators currently have 53.4 million square feet area under operations and the number is estimated to reach 81 million square feet by 2025.

Avg Monthly Rent Of Warehousing Space Up 4% In Delhi-NCR In First Six Months Of 2023: Report

The average monthly rent of warehousing and logistics space in and around the national capital region rose 4 per cent annually to Rs 22.5 per square feet in the first six months of this year on higher demand, according to real estate consultant Vestian.

Office realty is a ‘radioactive’ investment in the US. Can India stay insulated for long?

In the US, the hybrid work model and a wave of tech layoffs have created an over-supply of workspaces. In India, while things are not dire, the long-term impact on office demand is shrouded in doubt. Even here, MNCs that dominate the rental-office market are considering hybrid work. If that happens, the demand for commercial property may fall.

India's real estate sector received $1.6 bn investment in Apr-June: Report

The institutional investment worth $1.6 billion was led by foreign investors and commercial assets such as hospitality projects, offices, retail, etc

New supply of office space down 25pc in April-June in top 7 cities; NCR, Mumbai see steep fall: Vestian

New supply of office space fell 25 per cent to 11.30 million square feet during April-June across seven major cities amid subdued demand and high base effect, according to Vestian.

Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai account for 59% of total office leasing demand across 7 cities

South Indian cities Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad dominated office demand, contributing 59 per cent of total office leasing across the top seven cities during the quarter ended June, according to real estate consultant Vestian.

Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai account for 59% of total office leasing across 7 cities in Apr-Jun: Vestian

As per the data, the combined office leasing in three major southern cities stood at 8.2 million square feet, out of a total 13.9 million square feet absorbed in the April-June quarter of this calendar year.

Financial District Among Fastest-Growing Commercial Locations, Says Vestian

The Financial District in the west zone of Hyderabad is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the fastest-growing commercial locations in the region. This micro-market, strategically positioned on the Outer Ring Road (ORR), enjoys seamless connectivity to other parts of the city, making it a preferred choice for giant IT-ITeS companies from around the world.

Builders can breathe easy

The country's consumer price index inflation touched 6.4% in February, marking it the second consecutive month in which retail inflation remained well above the Reserve Bank of India's acceptable range.

Augmenting Valuation And Longevity In Commercial Real Estate

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors have become a necessity rather than a trend across industries, including the commercial real estate (CRE) industry in India. As more investors demand responsible and sustainable investments, companies are taking ESG into account when making decisions related to their real estate holdings.

Budget 2023: Real estate sector seeks increased tax rebate on housing loan rates, LTCG rationalisation

Real estate sector seeks higher income tax rebate on housing loan interest rate. Raising the Rs 2 lakh tax rebate to at least Rs 5 lakh expected to generate healthier housing demand.

Appetite for home ownership was undeterred

Real estate industry has largely emerged out of the pandemic-induced adversities as depicted by the favourable figures in both residential and office markets, says industry expert Shrinivas Rao

WeWork India expects to clock revenue of Rs 1,500 crore in FY23: CEO Karan Virwani

The firm clocked 250% growth in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBIDTA) registering Rs 175 crore profit in 2022, as against a loss of Rs 120 crore last calendar year

How TOD is transforming realty

Most of the development regulations drafted for TOD promote mixed-use development, which in turn helps in creating commercial zones residential and social infrastructures

Office Absorption Witness 24% Growth in Q3

Office space absorption across seven major cities of the country was recorded at 13.1 million sqft during Q3 2022, registering a growth of 24% when compared with the same period last year

COP27: Charting India’s Move Towards Zero-Carbon Emission

Institutional investment in Indian real estate recorded an inflow of USD 3.4 billion during the first nine months of 2022, according to a report by Vestian, in association with FICCI.

Commercial assets accounts for 60% of institutional investment, says new report

Institutional investment in Indian real estate recorded an inflow of USD 3.4 billion during the first nine months of 2022, according to a report by Vestian, in association with FICCI.

Warehousing, logistics space leasing down 9% across 7 cities in Jan-June

High inflation and global headwinds slowed down demand for warehousing and logistics spaces during January-June as leasing dipped 9 per cent annually across top seven cities, a report said.

The buyer may wait a little longer

The RBI has increased repo rate by 50 bps, the third consecutive rate hike in the last two months, thus signaling an end to the all-time low-interest rates regime.

NCR accounted for maximum share of real estate investments in H2 2022: Report

NCR accounted for the maximum amount of real estate investments in H2 2022, attracting 21% share of the total investment, according to Vestian report ‘Institutional Investment in Indian Real Estate: H1 2022'.

It’s Advantage Bengaluru

Bengaluru has gained the epithet of being the foremost office destination in the country. The fact that it is one of the fastest growing metropolitan regions in the country, along with the added advantages of a salubrious climate, a vibrant cosmopolitan population, and a growing knowledge economy, provides the city with an edge over other key Indian cities.

Vestian Announces Significant Growth and Expansion Of Their New York Office

Vestian announces the expansion of its New York City office, making it Manhattan’s third- largest tenant rep firm. The expansion is a result of increasing demand for fair and transparent real estate advisory in Manhattan and across the nation.

Record growth in office space absorption in Hyderabad: Survey

Hyderabad has witnessed record growth in office space absorption in the April-June quarter at 2.4 million square feet. This is the 90 per cent growth over the office space absorption in Q2 2021, said a survey.

Office space getting traction in city: Ficci

Report finds western hub of city continues to attract firms.

Despite WFH, Bengaluru leads in office market

Bengaluru has led the way in absorption of offices and even completion of new office spaces, despite work from home arrangements due to the pandemic, followed by Hyderabad.

Retro-Fitting Office Buildings

With net zero commitments leading nations and businesses to create strong action plans, the focus is fast moving towards a more sustainable time ahead. Amidst the flurry of new zero pledges, it is imperative to bolster them with plausible and rational propositions. Given that the real estate sector is a key component of urban development, it evidently forms the nucleus of the goal of creating an environmentally sustainable future.

Vestian Secures New HQ for Headline Solar in Bell Works Development

Vestian announced it has successfully secured a new 15,000 square foot Headquarters space for Headline Solar, the fastest-growing solar company in the Midwest. The Vestian team representing Headline includes Gregg Espach, Executive Managing Director; Patrick Kobilca, Director; and Bryant McKenzie, Associate.

Good prospects for warehousing, logistics sector

The warehousing and logistics sector, today, holds substantial prospects with its growth surpassing the performances of other real estate asset classes. Not surprisingly, the sector saw institutional investment of USD 1.09 billion in 2021, accounting for the second highest investment quantum during the year, after the commercial assets segment.

Vestian Grows West Coast Industrial Offering with Expansion of L.A. Office

Vestian announced the continued growth with the expansion of their Los Angeles office. The L.A. office has welcomed three new executives who will bolster Vestian’s West Coast industrial offering. The expansion comes as a result of increased client needs within the industrial sector. Leading the Los Angeles office is Bruce Hoffman, Managing Director, who welcomes Ben Spinner, James Vu, and Angel Ruiz to drive Vestian’s industrial sector across the West Coast.

Vestian Continues Rapid Growth with Establishment of Miami Office

Vestian announced furthered growth with the establishment of their Miami, FL office. Miami is Vestian’s second Florida office, joining Tampa which was established in 2021. The expanded Florida footprint comes as a result of increased client needs, particularly involving relocation and supply chain strategy. Overseeing the Florida offices is Jamie Puddicombe, Managing Director, who enlisted Samuel Cohen to help drive the Miami presence. Samuel is a South Florida native, who has dedicated his career to serving occupiers both in the Miami market, and nationally.

Vestian Establishes Higher Education & Public Institutions Practice

Vestian announces the formation of its Higher Education & Public Institutions (PI) practice group. The establishment of the Higher Education practice further expands Vestian’s global offerings. Leading the practice in Cleveland is industry veteran Kevin Slesh.

Focus on infra

“The Union Budget 2022-23 came at a time when there was an uptick in the country’s economy, raising anticipations of the real estate sector. However, while the budget did not turn up with any major announcements to address the issues of the real estate industry directly, ..

Commercial, industrial, logistics, data centre projects to benefit from Budget: Realty consultants

New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) The infrastructure status to data centres, new legislation to replace SEZ Act and focus on logistics infrastructure in the Budget will benefit the real estate sector, according to property consultants. Anshuman Magazine, chairman and CEO (India, South East Asia, Middle East & Africa) of CBRE, said: "The real estate sector is further buoyed by the fact that the Special Economic Zones Act will be replaced with a new legislation for the development of enterprise and hubs."

Cautious optimism in real estate

2021 saw a fair amount of traction across most asset classes, barring the second quarter of the year. As we step into 2022, there is cautious optimism governing the real estate market, given the threat of the Omicron variant looming large on the horizon. Nonetheless here are some key expectations for the period.

Office rent drops up to 6% in these 4 major cities in Q3: Report

Average office rental fell by up to 6 per cent year-on-year during the December quarter in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata on lower demand for workspace amid the Covid pandemic, while it remained stable in Pune and Delhi-NCR, according to Vestian.

Hyderabad, Bengaluru lead the way in office completions: Vestian

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad along with Bengaluru led the way among the top seven cities when it comes to both office space absorption and new office completions in 2021, as per realty consultancy Vestian.

Are Data Centers the Next Big Move for Office Investors?

There is so much conflicting information about the office market today. Vestian is setting the record straight. In short - investors should do some heavy due diligence and think carefully before diving in.

‘There weren’t that many lows’: Chicago industrial roller coaster expected to continue riding high in 2022

Where is the 2022 industrial real estate market headed? Check out our take. Michael Silver sat down with RE Journals to provide Vestian's outlook on the market's trends.

Offices Are Leased Up, Thanks to Cash Gifts for Tenants, Months of Free Rent

Check out Michael Silver's commentary with The Wall Street Journal where he sheds light on the current trends that are skewing today's inflated office vacancy and rental rates.

When the foundation is strong...

The year 2021 held renewed hope of revival of the economy with a slew of vaccinations announced to counter the pandemic. The industry had hardly breathed a sigh of relief with the commencement of the vaccination programmes when the second wave struck, bringing business activities to a standstill anew.

Vestian Establishes West Coast Hub With New Denver, Colorado Office

Vestian announces the establishment of its West Coast hub with the opening of a Denver, Colorado office. The establishment of its new Denver office is a result of increased client needs as well as Vestian’s ongoing strategic growth plan objectives.

Buzz returns to office space

Office space occupiers are preparing for their employees to return to the workplace, and a large chunk of the transactions in this sector in Q3 2021 was attributed to term renewals, according to the quarterly newsletter – The Connect Q3 2021 – of commercial real estate services firm Vestian.

Housing sector sees revival in June quarter, new launches rise 241%

In another sign of revival of the economy, the residential real estate segment witnessed the launch of several new projects across key cities during the second quarter of the calendar year ended June.

Hyderabad leads 5 metros in office space absorption growth

HYDERABAD: Hi-tech Hyderabad has emerged as the only metro market to have recorded a rise in office space absorption during the second quarter (Q2) as well as first half (H1) of 2021, global realty firm Vestian said on Friday.

Vestian Secures New 17,000 Sq. Ft. Lease for Medical Research Network

Vestian, a global commercial real estate firm, announced it has successfully negotiated a long-term lease for the new U.S. headquarters of Medical Research Network (“MRN”), a global provider of decentralized clinical trials.

Vestian Continues To Rank Amongst India’s Great Mid-Sized Workplaces

Vestian continues to rank amongst India’s great mid-sized workplaces 2021. This is the second year in a row that Vestian has received this honour. It is a testament to the strong team dynamics, cohesion, strength, and efforts of our employees.

Vestian continues to rank amongst India’s great mid-sized workplaces

Vestian continues to rank amongst India’s great mid-sized workplaces, 2021. This is the second year in a row that Vestian has received this honour. This recognition is an acknowledgement of the hard work of the employees, their trust in the organisation and their pride in their work amongst other aspects.

Vestian Acquires Juniper Solutions

Juniper, a leading specialty consulting firm, brings deep expertise in site selection, economic development, and commercial real estate consultancy. Juniper has a successful track record in growing economies through thoughtful real estate strategy and economic development advisory. Juniper’s clients include Fortune 1000 companies, privately held firms, health care organizations, higher education, the utility sector, retailers, and economic development organizations throughout America. The firm is led by industry veterans Dennis Burnside and Scott Pollock, who have a combined 50 years of real estate experience.

Preparing to Open Up With a 3rd Wave in Mind

Over a year has passed by since the Covid-19 outbreak changed industry norms across the world. In the case of the commercial real estate market, it led to deeper contemplation of various work elements and brought into focus the sector’s segregation of its ‘needs’ from its ‘wants’, even as offices turned to empty spaces at an alarming rate. The era of remote working had begun, so proclaimed many. Yet, the jury could not concur if that were a boon or a bane for industry.

Bengaluru leads office space leasing in Q1 FY 2021

Bengaluru remains the preferred destination for office space and continued to lead the way in absorption accounting for a 40 per cent share of the total leased space during the first quarter.

Hyderabad pips Bengaluru & Chennai in new housing launches: Report

HYDERABAD: India’s Hi-Tech city, Hyderabad, accounted for nearly 45% of the total new residential launches during the first quarter of 2021 among four key cities of the country, including Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai, according to real estate consultancy firm Vestian.

Growth, in challenging times

The recently presented State Budget promises to bring buoyancy to the residential market, improve connectivity, and promote industrial townships. By Shrinivas Rao

This is What the Upcoming Tenant’s Market Will Look Like

Think there is a tenant’s market right now? Stay tuned. As the nation begins to climb out of the depths of the COVID-19 crisis, landlords will “battle” over office tenants, according to a new report from Vestian, creating a tenant’s market unlike any other over the past few decades.

Office space absorption hits five-year low in Bengaluru

The absorption of office space in Bengaluru has hit a five-year low in 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic caused a huge disruption across sections of the economy.

Bengaluru residential real estate market expected to see measured revival in coming quarters

Bengaluru residential market is expected to witness a measured revival in the forthcoming quarters, buoyed by the gradually opening up of the economy post the phased lifting of the lockdowns and the ongoing vaccine drive instilling confidence into market.

Looking Ahead: Commercial Real Estate Expert Outlook for 2021

CommercialCafe asked Vestian Chairman, Michael Silver, and other industry experts to share their thoughts on the outlook for 2021. What do tenants need in terms of office density? Have there been changes in preferred lease terms? What are their thoughts on growing interest in commercial properties in suburban markets? Read more for Michael’s take:

Affordable housing gets a push

The Union Budget 2021 has been one of the most awaited events this year. Slated to be ‘a budget like no other,’ it held a momentous bearing on the economy’s growth trajectory as it strove to steady itself after the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic upheaval.

Real Estate Firms Shift Focus From Office, Retail to Digital Infrastructure

“It’s logical that capital is flowing from hotel and retail, and even offices, to multi-tenant data centers,” said Michael Silver, chairman of Vestian. “The space is getting crowded with private equity going into it: The money is paying something like 20 times [cash flow] with a 5% cap.”

Vestian Expands Global Footprint

Vestian, a global commercial real estate firm, announces the expansion of its European, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) operation with the opening of its London office. Headquartered in Chicago, and with offices throughout the U.S., India and China, the opening of the EMEA office further expands Vestian’s global presence

Vestian secures strong deal for Lulu’s new HQ amid turbulent market

Morrisville, NC-based publisher, Lulu, scores deal for new headquarters space in Research Triangle Park amid turbulent office market. Vestian’s Brad Armstrong, Executive Managing Director, represented Lulu in the successful transaction.

Bengaluru attracts highest investment in real estate in 2020

Bengaluru has emerged as the top destination for institutional investment in the real estate in 2020 despite the Covid-19 pandemic causing huge disruption in the growth of the sector.

What lies ahead of real estate sector in 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every industry, including the real estate sector, and its impact will continue to influence the market long after the virus has been eradicated.

Impact of Pandemic on Commercial Real Estate (Podcast)

LISTEN: Vestian Chairman, Michael Silver, was live on Bloomberg radio discussing the changing national real estate dynamic and the effects COVID has had on commercial real estate. Listen to the informative recording highlighting the key impacts COVID has on the US market and the opportunities it presents to businesses that lease and invest in real estate.

The changing face of flexible workspace against the COVID-19 backdrop: survive and thrive

As businesses rethink their workspace utilisation, builders and developers have been quick to get their act together to offer a slew of options to businesses with attractive flexible workspace plans in keeping with their requirements.

Vestian Expands Raleigh, North Carolina Office Providing End-to-End Real Estate Solutions

Vestian announces the doubling of its Raleigh, North Carolina office. Joining the Raleigh team are managing directors Michael Morgret, Steve Paramski and Mark Urbanowicz. The team, led by Brad Armstrong, Executive Managing Director, has already earned a reputation for its deals and accomplishments in the Raleigh-Durham market having collectively completed over 1.5 million square feet of projects in the Triangle area.

Real estate firm Vestian bulks up in Raleigh, adds veteran brokers

A Chicago-based real estate firm is doubling down on its presence in the Triangle – literally – with the addition of three new managing directors after a bustling first year in Raleigh.

Real estate firm Vestian bulks up in Raleigh, adds veteran brokers

Vestian announced that managing directors Michael Morgret, Steve Paramski and Mark Urbanowicz have joined the Raleigh office. Together, the three-man team has 42 years’ experience in the industry and made the move to the Triangle for the region’s growing business activity and lifestyle offerings. Vestian launched its on-the-ground presence in the Triangle last year with a team led by executive editor Brad Armstrong.

Cochlear Manufacturing and R&D Facility in Chengdu, China

WATCH: Vestian’s team executes state-of-the-art project for Cochlear’s Manufacturing and R&D Facility in Chengdu, China

Three ways to adjust your office leasing strategies in the wake of COVID-19

Since the beginning of 2018, real estate markets have been thriving, with businesses leasing over 200 million square feet of Class-A, B and C office space across the 12 major metropolitan markets in the US, according to a market overview by Chicago-based real estate firm Vestian. Class-A office deals accounted for nearly 70% of this total. Across the nation, net absorption was positive, vacancy rates were dropping, and lease rates were increasing. Business was booming for landlords and brokers in a landlord-driven market.

75 percent of office tenants looking for rent concession

We’re in a new era for real estate where tenants are finding their voice in the market. Vestian’s chairman, Michael Silver, believes that 80 percent of tenants who ask for a break will get some kind of rent relief if not everything they ask for. Tenants will have negotiating power. Read more about his predictions for the future of the office market.

Office space absorption drops 65% at 4.11 million sq. feet in Q3

Reeling under the adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the absorption of office space across five key cities has declined 65% during the third quarter ended September 2020 as against the same quarter last year.

As WFH becomes the new norm, absorption levels of commercial real estate segment take a hit

With pandemic continuing unabated, most companies switched to work from home

State of CRE 2020 Webinar with Matt Geary

Vestian's Matt Geary was asked to be a panelist on NYREJ's Annual State of Commercial Real Estate Webinar. Listen in to hear what Matt and other experts in the industry see for the future of CRE.

If home is ready, buyer is ready

Industry expert Shrinivas Rao says residential real estate market will pick up pace gradually in the next six months, despite the pandemic impact

Rebooting Indian commercial real estate post the lockdown: Will it herald a new vision for workplaces?

The Times They Are a-Changin’ – sang Bob Dylan, his much-celebrated verse perhaps resonating now more profoundly than ever. It has been almost eight months that the COVID-19 pandemic threw our world into a tumultuous spin; six months since it hit the Indian shores.

Bengaluru was not down even during lockdown

CREDAI chief says despite the unavoidable crisis, the city’s real estate will recover sooner than most other cities, and there is good demand for completed projects. By Ranjani Govind

Realtors see recovery from Covid-19 impact by December-end

The real estate industry expects to recover from the slump, seen during the Covid-19 induced lockdown during the first quarter this fiscal, by the end of the third quarter.

Companies give up 78 football fields in office space

Indian corporates and multinationals have given up over 6 million sqft of grade A (equivalent to about 78 football fields) in the first half of this year, mainly due to the impact of the pandemic that made them downsize their operations or delay expansion plans.

Bengaluru realtors offer discounts up to 10% on gross value, freebies to push sales

Besides cash discounts up to 10% on the gross value, many real estate developers are offering freebies that include EMI waivers, cashback schemes, flexible payment options, 5-gram gold coins and even a car on bookings of houses with a certain value among others across the country.

GSK, Google propel Bengaluru to top in office leasing

Aided by pharma major GSK and technology giant Google, Bengaluru led the office space leasing transactions in the country during the second quarter of calendar 2020.

Covid-19 adversely affects office space, residential launches in top Indian cities

HYDERABAD: The top five Indian cities of Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata have suffered a steep fall of 54% in office space absorption and a 71% decline in new residential launches during the second quarter of the year ended June thanks to Covid-19 outbreak.

Logistics sector inches back to normalcy; return to total normal expected in a few months

As the nation inches towards 'Unlock 3.0' the logistics segment has observed around 75 per cent normalcy and is moving towards pre-lockdown levels. There are hopes that it will be normal in the next couple of months.

Implementing technology & digital infrastructure is critical for transitioning back to the office

Organizations face a great deal of uncertainty about when and how they’ll emerge from the COVID-19 crisis. Implementing technology strategies and digital infrastructure is paramount. Vestian’s Kenneth Leon shares his tips.

Demand for office space may drop 25-30%

In 2019-20, India's technology hub Bengaluru witnessed absorption of 14 million sq. feet of office space, a drop of 3.4% over 2018.

Vestian Recognized as “Great Place to Work”

Vestian ranks 12 th in India’s Great Mid-Size Workplaces for 2020 and has been recognized as a “Great Place to Work in the Real Estate Sector”

Project crawls as building materials’ cost soars

The government and real estate regulatory authorities have given six months' extension to builders to complete their projects.

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Vestian’s State of the Office Market Overview: A Perfect Storm
COVID-19 Accelerates Supply; A Tsunami Of Space Coming To Market

We are now in a new era for real estate. For the next 3-5 years, landlords will be facing a market that will heavily favor tenants due to excess space brought on by the landlord-driven market and COVID-19. The result is market opportunities for tenants not seen in 30 years with millions of square feet of office space becoming available as businesses shrink their footprint.

Coronavirus Lockdown: Warehousing space supply set to drop 44% in 2020

The development of Grade-A warehousing space is set to drop 44% across major cities during 2020. The new addition of warehousing space is expected to be around 12 million sq. feet by the end of this year.

Organised facilities management industry to benefit most from COVID-19 outbreak

New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) The USD 15 billion-organised facilities management (FM) segment is likely to benefit the most from the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country as businesses resume operations and citizens begin to adjust to the new normal, industry experts said.

Bengaluru attracts $1.6 bn investment in real estate in FY20

The city attracted $1.6 billion (about Rs 12,000 crore), about 37% of the total of $4.4 billion (about Rs 33,200 crore) invested in the country across residential, commercial and office projects.

Institutional investment in real estate drops 12% in FY'20 at nearly $4.5 bn

NEW DELHI: Institutional investment in Indian real estate fell 12 per cent to USD 4.48 billion (around Rs 33,800 crore) last fiscal year on lower economic growth and uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic, US-based property consultant Vestian said.

Office space absorption set to drop 20-30% in 2020

The office space absorption is set to decline around 20-30% in 2020-21 as compared with the same in the previous year due to uncertainty over the time required for the Indian economy to return to normalcy, which is battered due to the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

Work-from-home culture could drive lower demand for office space in 2020

It is quite evident that work-from-home (WFH) is here to stay for most corporates, as a majority of their employees are observing it amid the nationwide lockdown over COVID-19.

Vestian With Expertise From UL, Creates "Pandemic Protocols" Fostering a Safe and Healthy Workplace Environment

"As workplaces prepare to re-open, the need for proper risk mitigation policies and practices is more important than ever," said Michael Silver, chairman of Vestian. "Additionally, while it is almost certain that most businesses will adopt more flexible and remote work policies, the traditional office environment will continue to exist. But, those office environments will certainly experience a shift. Pandemic Protocols, based on strict and specific technical requirements, was developed for employees and employers to have peace of mind when they re-enter their offices. We are confident that Pandemic Protocols will become the gold standard for office managers faced with the enormous task of making today's workspaces safe and healthy."

Office rent rises by up to 8% in a year in Bengaluru, Mumbai, other cities

According to the data, the weighted average rental values of the five cities moved moderately, on a year-on-year basis, in the range of 0-8 per cent

Valuation question hovers as CRE market looks past lockdown

Michael Silver, chairman of Vestian, doesn’t think offices in major cities around the world will open until September or October at the earliest. He’s also predicting that the current crisis will knock values by 20% to 30% and estimated that about 85% of landlords will have to come up with a new game plan as global corporate users are looking to reduce rents and jettison excess space.

What Office Tenants Want From Their Landlords Right Now

GlobeSt.com features Vestian's tips for tenants approaching their landlords for rent relief.

Coronavirus has NYC buildings eyeing new cleanliness and security protocols

Vestian Chairman, Michael Silver, was interviewed by The New York Post to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic will affect business’ workplace protocols. Building owners are creating new cleanliness and security protocols amid fears that pandemics could become part of the new normal.

Investors Saw Office Buildings as Safe. Not During This Pandemic.

The Wall Street Journal interviewed Vestian Chairman, Michael Silver, to discuss how the current market has sparked a new era where the tenant will have the leverage. Vestian is helping their clients take control.

COVID-19 | Will constructions pause?

For a country struggling with economic growth, the year 2020 had been cautiously touted as a harbinger of hope..

Coronavirus causing severe disruption in supply chain, logistics

As of now, the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus in terms of its disruption of supply chain and logistics has not been fully felt, as most sectors in India had a reasonable stock of materials due to the Chinese New Year holidays.

Hyderabad surpasses Bengaluru in office space absorption

Hyderabad witnessed the highest quantum of office space absorption during the second half of 2019 in the country, surpassing Bengaluru for the top spot, according to global real estate consultant Vestian’s recent report...

Housing segment was hoping for more

Low buyer demand and other issues not addressed in Union Budget. By Balaji Rao....

A bit for everyone in the budget

The Union Budget has been one of the most awaited events this year, with a slowdown in the economy ringing warning bells. Expectations ran...

Real Estate Expectations

In the upcoming Union Budget, initiatives for investments in affordable housing and hiking tax rebates on housing loans will help, says Shrinivas Rao....