Commercial Real Estate Providing Buffer Against Inflation Pressures: Nuveen
June 1, 2022 | Sarah Borchersen-Keto | Nareit
Commercial real estate continues to provide a solid hedge against inflation, a trend that has been borne out over multiple decades during periods when inflation has exceeded 4%, says Carly Tripp, global chief investment officer and head of investments for Nuveen Real Estate.
Speaking on the REIT Report, Tripp noted that Nuveen research shows that compared to other asset classes, commercial real estate was the only one that emerged with an overall net positive return during those inflationary periods.
“We always say real estate is an inflation hedge, and we’re seeing that play through right now. So it’s a good time to be in commercial real estate in my opinion,” Tripp said.
Tripp also said that the current inflationary environment has not bled into increased rental income for landlords. Instead, the increased rental income by and large has been a result of “incredibly strong demand.”
