Landlords of office spaces could see revenue losses of between $8 billion and $10 billion. Nearly a quarter of all office spaces in the United States are likely to be vacant by 2026 as more companies adopt a remote working model.
There were more than 600 commercial real estate foreclosures recorded in March alone. The commercial real estate market is now struggling under the weight of higher interest rates and the recent shift in remote work, with foreclosures increasing over 110% year-over-year.
The squatters also threatened to sue anyone who attempts to remove them from the property. A group of squatters have taken over a pub in London belonging to celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
One of the grocery stores was found charging an extra dollar for Oreo cookies and instant coffee. Some major grocery stores in the Bay Area have allegedly been overcharging their customers since at least 2022.
The office vacancy rate was just 10% in March 2020 prior to the COVID-19 lockdowns. Offices in Manhattan are now emptier than ever, hitting a new record of over 18% vacancy in the first quarter of 2024, according to a report.
Amazon's move could save the company $1.3 billion in annual operating expense. Amazon could be planning to reduce its office vacancies in the coming years, according to a new report.
The office vacancy rate in San Francisco, for instance, soared past 36%. Some states in the U. S. are now seeing an alarming increase in office vacancy rates, partly due to the ongoing shift towards hybrid and remote working.