Return-to-office mandates fuel hopes of London property market revival
File Photo LONDON: Demand for premium office space in cities like London and Paris is heating up as more companies order staff back to the office, but investment is lagging and could worsen a supply crunch, property sources said. Many businesses are rolling out stricter return-to-office mandates, including JPMorgan, Amazon and Royal Bank of Canada. Others like UBS and Deutsche Bank have told staff not to work both Fridays and Mondays from home. The trend is reflected in falling vacancy rates and record office rents in prime locations such as central London. Yet investors remain reluctant to buy properties or…