Why real estate investment needs data science

whitePaper | October 14, 2022

ESG is seriously lacking structure. This may not be ground-breaking news, but frustrations are not tempering any time soon. In the real estate sector specifically, a place where scrutiny is feverishly increasing, there is a real lack of consensus as to what an ESG integrated portfolio actually looks like. Sustainability strategies are stagnating, targets are not being met and there’s no uniformed approach to benchmarking as everyone is doing their own thing. That’s not to criticise organisations’ best intentions but without a uniformed approach to ESG, only confusion and apprehension will continue to remain.

whitePaper | September 8, 2022

Prop-tech has become the main driving force for the latest real estate industry revolution and enterprise transformation. It has garnered significant interest as the real estate industry enters the era of inventory management. Under the dual pressures of China’s tightening housing policy and rising operation costs, real estate enterprises must break new ground for growth, entailing new approaches in management and operation. Meanwhile, demands from epidemic control, remote work and the overall trends in data integration have catalysed the rapid growth of prop-tech. This “new normal” has given the impetus for enterprises to undergo digital transformation.

whitePaper | June 1, 2021

There is more money for businesses, households and infrastructure. However, the success of the government’s economic recovery plan hinges on how effectively and quickly the new budget measures can create new jobs and assist industries that are reliant on having our international borders open.

whitePaper | October 2, 2022

The information, opinions and commentary contained in this document have been prepared with input from Hong Kong Digital Assets Ex Ltd, Colliers, Baker McKenzie and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (the “Co-Authors”). The contents of this document have been prepared for general information only and are not, and should not be construed as, professional investment, legal, tax or other advice or service. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser.

whitePaper | November 10, 2022

The U.S. Department of Labor defines inflation as “the overall general upward price movement of goods and services in an economy.” When we wrote our inflation piece in the summer of 2021, many economists and politicians were characterizing inflation as transitory. A year later, inflation has started to take hold in key areas of the market which will have an impact on how real estate investors should view their current and prospective investment. The annual inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has been 7.5% or higher since January of this year, peaking at 9.05% in June.

whitePaper | January 18, 2023

Blockchain enables the internet of value. The way we identify ourselves, transact, access our data and invest, will be impacted by this technology in the coming decade. Major sectors such as banking and finance have already been transformed by this revolution. The next major disruption will be real-world assets that have been brought into the blockchain that allow anyone to bypass the current investment barriers.