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Office sector is regaining its central role in commercial real estate — at a cost, says JLL
Research - APRIL 3, 2025

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Office sector is regaining its central role in commercial real estate — at a cost, says JLL

by Andrea Zander

As corporations worldwide continue to adjust their hybrid policies to favor in-office attendance, the office sector has regained a central role in commercial real estate. While companies are optimistic about growth — planning increases to headcount and seeking more or improved office space — economic and geopolitical uncertainties persist, according to JLL in its Global Office Fit-Out Costs Guide 2025, providing insights into the average costs for office fit outs. By analyzing data from 68 cities in 40 countries around the globe, the Global Office Fit-Out Costs Guide uncovers key findings across global cost variations, cost drivers, sustainable fit out demand and market sentiment.

"Five years following the start of the global pandemic, we continue to see the evolution and growing momentum toward the office sector. As companies more frequently adapt thei

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