Global Investor Outlook Reveals Moderating Risk Appetite But Buoyant Demand
-- Colliers International report points to a new market phase as equity-led investment gives way to debt-led deals and new capital entering secondary markets. --
-- Colliers International report points to a new market phase as equity-led investment gives way to debt-led deals and new capital entering secondary markets. --
NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Colliers International Group Inc. (Nasdaq:CIGI) (TSX:CIG) has released its Global Investor Outlook for 2016, revealing that investor sentiment toward real estate is projected to remain positive globally. Primary target markets will continue to draw the most interest, with moderating risk appetite, stable economic conditions, and low interest rates driving increased investment in secondary markets. Transactional activity in the first nine months of 2015 confirms this assessment, with $625 billion of direct property investment worldwide, representing an 11% increase over the same period of 2014 (Real Capital Analytics).
"Our global analysis in this report gives a unique macro-view, providing a comprehensive look at the health of the economy as well as in-depth views of market sentiment that serve as a useful bellwether for local markets worldwide," said John B. Friedrichsen, Chief Financial Officer, Colliers International. "Our report suggests that the days of 'pass the parcel' are over, and long term secure investment in core markets will be the norm. At the other end of the risk spectrum, large volumes of capital already raised will increasingly seek out opportunities in tier-two cities and recovering markets," he added.
A key finding of the report indicates that of the more than 600 investors Colliers surveyed, over half (52%) will increase fund allocations to real estate in 2016, while only 11% plan for a decrease. Real estate investment is therefore on track for continued growth in 2016, with the global investment community bullish, especially in the U.S., but also in other core markets in Europe and across the globe.
Key takeaways from this report include:
For more details, the full Colliers International Global Investor Outlook for 2016 is available for download at http://GIO.colliers.com.
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