Don’t say Trump, but return to office will pick up: property bosses

Michael BlebyDeputy property editor

Jan 23, 2025 – 5.00am

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Landlords Lendlease and Dexus say the push to get workers back to the office will pick up, after US President Donald Trump mandated five-day workplace attendance for employees of US federal government departments and agencies.

While they avoided commenting on Mr Trump’s executive order to eliminate work-from-home policies – which the newly inaugurated president followed with orders to sack diverse staff – heads of the two large property companies said the push to get staff back was accelerating.

Michael Bleby covers commercial and residential property, with a focus on housing and finance, construction, design & architecture. He also dabbles in the business of sport. Michael is based in Melbourne.