Mitigating Inflation: Actions for Corporate Real Estate Occupiers

Although inflation in Asia Pacific has been relatively moderate compared to the significant increases observed in the U.S. and Europe since the beginning of 2022, businesses across the region are feeling the impact of rising costs.

Elevated inflation has a range of implications for corporates. Higher CapEx makes relocations more expensive, while rising labour and utility costs push up OpEx.

Corporate occupiers in Asia Pacific must therefore gain a thorough understanding of the potential impacts of high inflation on how they finance, build, operate and manage their real estate. This Viewpoint by CBRE proposes several strategies to mitigate risks and navigate uncertainty.