"2020 was a turbulent year for the global economy and whilst the pandemic has undoubtably had some impact on global commercial property markets, the Sydney office market has remained an attractive investment option."

"Online sales have taken a step forward during the pandemic, but important supply chain problems have also been discovered that need to be addressed"

"Office vacancy remains extremely low and average C5W rents continue to increase, even as macro headwinds are rising. The overall outlook for rent and vacancy is still positive. However, pricier buildings in less popular areas are having some diffi culty filling out space, which could indicate that macro prospects may have started to weigh on the market."

"As host for the second Trump-Kim Summit, held in February, Vietnam continued to elevate its standing in international affairs, catching global attention for the successful transformation of its economy over the last 30 years. From one of Asia’s least-developed countries in the 1980s, Vietnam has transformed into a booming middle-income economy with GDP growth amongst the fastest worldwide in recent years."

"The Australian student accommodation sector is powering through a rapid development phase, a chapter in its evolution not so dissimilar to other emerging asset classes across global markets, such as build-to-rent in the UK or data centres across South East Asia. "

"Our 2018 market update report provides an overview of the key drivers and market activity in the emerging student accommodation asset class over the past 12 months. Some key takeaways include: International student visa numbers are continuing to rise rapidly at Australian universities, with double-digit growth The Australian PBSA sector remains in a predominately development-focused phase, with limited transactions of operational property Brisbane is showing signs of an oversupply of more expensive accommodation options; demand remains robust in the other capital cities "

"Conditions in the German residential market remain excellent for owners and investors."