From movement to momentum: are property markets gaining velocity?

As the weeks of the new decade advance, the forward economic motion observed in most markets is encouraging. But the rate of travel for property markets is very different across the world.

There is substantial equity looking to find a home in real estate, but limited prime product in some markets is increasing price tensions and the risk of asset price inflation. With debt markets still constrained, banks holding on to property debt, and the threat of new financial regulation imminent, true momentum is missing. Meanwhile, occupiers are more optimistic, dusting off strategic plans and taking advantage of market opportunities.

With select Asian markets accelerating, the question is: when will Europe and the US get up to speed?







 

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