Uncategorized
Save Now, Invest Later
(annual savings growth in emerging and mature economies, 2004-2022) In a recent study of global investment patterns, Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. suggests that personal savings growth is an indicator of growth in real estate investment. “As we have seen, consistent growth in domestic savings can lead to a proportion of that capital ending up in direct real estate, both direct and crossborder,” the report notes. “We estimate that there could be a significant increase in crossborder investment activity based on this growth in global savings.” The trend could account for a $1.9 trillion increase in crossborder investment by 2020, Jones…
Crossing Borders
View a chart detailing crossborder investment by country (Q3 2011-Q2 2012). Global Currents PDF
CRE Investment Returns by Sector–2Q 2012
Total Rate of Returns for Institutional Investors NCREIF Property Index* *The NCREIF Property Index is a quarterly time series composite total rate of return measure of investment performance of a very large pool of individual commercial real estate properties acquired in the private market for investment purposes only. All properties in the NPI have been acquired, at least in part, on behalf of tax-exempt institutional investors–the great majority being pension funds. As such, all properties are held in a fiduciary environment.
Challenges for the Small Investor
By Steve Jaffe, Executive VP & General Counsel of BH Properties: The challenge for a small investor in today’s market is finding that niche.
UCLA Economist Warns: Land Investment Risky After Real Estate Booms
By Anna Spiewak, News Editor: Land investment is much riskier than commercial property investment, especially right after the market peaks, according to a UCLA study.
Get the Hook: Five Things Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
By Robert Bach, National Director, Market Analytics, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank: The multinational real estate firm unveils five most important trends/issues that commercial property buyers and sellers need to remember for the rest of the year and the beginning of 2013.
Recent Policy & Bond Market Developments a Plus for Global Equity REITs
By Steven Marks, Head of U.S. REITs at Fitch Ratings: Two recent developments have the potential to brighten the outlook for equity REITs in the U.S. and the EMEA region.
When Does It Makes Sense to Purchase Your NNN Building?
By Randolph T. Mason, CCIM, SIOR, Partner, Commercial Realty Specialists: The decision to purchase your own building is a question on the minds of business owners and investors constantly. Is there a correct answer to this question? There is.