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Will remote working migrants drive office demand?

In-migration to southern metros with relatively low living costs and high desirability will be positive for office demand in those same metros. We think firms will be encouraged to set up offices in those locations given the growth in their skilled labour pools and the potential economic benefits. This means that, at the margin, rather than office-using jobs attracting talent, the location of the talent will attract firms.

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