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Press release: Visual Lease introduces 2021 lease market impacts trends report

Research uncovers how the pandemic has impacted landlords and tenants, and trends to expect within the commercial real estate market 

Woodbridge, NJ – January 25, 2020 —Visual Leasethe #1 lease optimization software, published its lease market trends report, which explores how the leasing industry has changeas a result of COVID-19. In 2020, the pandemic affected nearly every business, but had a particularly notable impact on the commercial real estate market. Rent disputes, lease abandonments, and, in some cases, court battles carried on throughout the yearimpacting landlords and tenants across the globe. Although the future remains uncertain, there are many signs of recovery for the commercial real estate space. 

In the report titled 2021 Lease Lifecycle Management Trends Report: Identifying Insights into How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Landlords and Tenants, Visual Lease explores how its customers have fared since the pandemic began, and how they are managing their businesses in 2021. Survey respondents spanned across several industries, including retail, manufacturing, technology and healthcare, among others 

Key survey findings include:

  • Roughly three in five (59%) companies reported a loss in revenue since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in March 2020
  • 80% of respondents expect the financial impact of COVID-19 on their business to be short-term – over half (54%) of respondents expect to recover in less than a year, while 26% say they have already recovered
  • Of the companies surveyed, 50% received monetary relief to combat the challenges associated with COVID-19
  • 38% of respondents reported that COVID-19 related terminations have impacted the number of lease agreements under management
  • More than 1/3 (39%) of respondents had no plans to downsize office space while 18% already had done it 37% were considering/planning for it
  • 16% of those surveyed said they were open to co-working spaces vs. large facilities for office space

In 2020, we saw more shifts in the commercial real estate industry than ever before. Companies had to adjust their business strategies to accommodate employees, government mandates and the changing economy, which led to new challenges and an acceleration of trends that we were seeing pre-pandemic,” said Marc Betesh, CEO of Visual Lease. “In 2021, the impact of COVID-19 will still be a factor for many organizations. However, we are optimistic that this year, the industry will continue to find innovative ways to adapt to the new landscape.”  

For more information about the report and to view the eBook, click here.

To learn more about key findings from the report and how lease optimization can unlock financial opportunities, join Visual Lease for a webinar on Tuesday, February 23, at 12:30 p.m. ET. To register, click here 

About Visual Lease

Visual Lease is the #1 lease optimization software for managing, analyzing, streamlining and reporting on lease portfolios. Developed by industry-leading lease professionals and CPAs, it combines GAAP, IFRS and GASB-compliant lease accounting controls with easy, flexible and automated lease management processes. More than 700 of the world’s largest publicly traded and privately-owned corporations rely on Visual Lease to control their lease portfolios, integrate with their existing business systems and maintain regulatory compliance. Committed to ongoing innovation and unparalleled customer service, Visual Lease helps organizations transform their lease compliance requirements into financial opportunities. For more information, visit visuallease.com.

Media Contacts 

Erica Bonavitacola
Visual Lease
T+1 732 860 4838
ebonavitacola@visuallease.com

Geena Pickering
Affect
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