The Time Bomb Lurking in All Those Empty Office Buildings | Bloomberg Originals

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The global office space crisis threatens the economy with massive debt and falling property values.

The commercial real estate sector is facing a significant crisis, as many office buildings, hotels, and properties around the world are becoming insolvent or being sold at steep discounts. In Manhattan, for example, buildings are being sold at nearly half their loan value. This crisis stems from the fact that many of these buildings are funded by debt, and without renters, landlords are unable to pay off their loans, putting banks and the wider economy at risk.

This situation echoes past financial crises, such as the Savings and Loans crisis in the 1980s, with a trillion dollars in commercial real estate loans in the US coming due in 2024. If landlords can’t cover their loans, it could lead to significant losses for banks, leading to fewer loans, less investment, and potential job losses. Meanwhile, low office occupancy rates, especially in the US, are exacerbating the problem as demand for office space remains low post-pandemic.

The current crisis is driven by factors such as the pandemic, which left offices empty, and low interest rates that encouraged high-risk investments. If interest rates remain high, many property owners may face insolvency. While regulators have imposed higher down payments on borrowers, reducing some risks, the situation remains volatile. A major financial crisis could unfold if too many banks are affected by the growing commercial real estate debt.

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