Investments That Balance Offense, Defense
JULY 25, 2016 | BY PAUL BUBNY | GlobeSt.com
A slowdown in growth for US GDP and jobs is seen as likely, and that will result in lower growth in real estate demand this year and next,LaSalle Investment Management says in its Mid-Year Investment Strategy Annual for 2016, issued earlier this month. That being said, the ISA notes that US property markets are well positioned with low vacancy rates and rent growth should stay positive over that timeframe, while any correction in pricing is expected to be confined to the UK.
Overall, the ISA recommends that investors strike a balance between defensive and offensive strategies as the US continues throughout the mature phase of the real estate cycle. GlobeSt.com spoke with Bill Maher, LaSalle’s head of research and strategy for the Americas, to find out how this viewpoint plays out across property sectors.
