The Future of Real Estate, Post Pandemic

The Future of Real Estate, Post Pandemic

Following the outbreak of COVID-19, real estate transactions have undergone a wholesale transformation, perhaps only for the foreseeable future but maybe for good. New deal drivers have emerged, risk appetites have shifted, and client demands have changed, all seemingly overnight.

Leaders look to the proptech (property technology) industry for adaptive measures, acknowledging the increasingly data-rich environment and how it can hasten time-to-market and unveil new opportunities. Success will now depend on how quickly organisations can identify the necessary tools and training.

• How have clients changed their focus on what they expect from their legal teams post-pandemic?
• Property clients are increasingly embracing technology to improve their business operations. Do lawyers need to do the same?
• How can property diligence act as a better guide for post-completion activity?