Commercial Property News

Commercial property 'attractive to pension funds'

Research has revealed that commercial property is proving increasingly attractive to a number of investors, including pension funds.

The official figures from the Association of Real Estate Funds revealed that institutional property funds raised over £3.2 billion in the last quarter, the highest amount since records began in 1998.

According to the Financial Times, such figures reflect a change in sentiment in relation to commercial property.

John Cartwright, chief executive of the organisation, told the newspaper: "Last year was a volatile year, but it ended on a positive note with record new money coming in to the funds, as well as the final quarter showing extraordinary growth in returns."

He added that new money has come from "institutional investors who tend to have longer-term investment horizons".

According to recent figures from CB Richard Ellis, commercial property returns in the UK reached 1.5 per cent in January, as growth of 0.9 per cent was recorded over the month.

Banks 'continue to cut commercial property lending'

Tuesday, 9 February 2010 - 10:03am
Banks continued to reduce their lending to the commercial property sector towards the end of last year, new research has revealed.

Commercial property returns 'hit 1.5% in January'

Monday, 8 February 2010 - 10:02am
The returns from commercial property in the UK reached 1.5 per cent in January, according to new figures.

BlackRock lease shows 'commercial property is recovering'

Friday, 5 February 2010 - 10:04am
A major 25-year commercial property lease deal, signed by fund management firm BlackRock, shows that the market may be starting to recover.

Yields 'attracting investors to commercial property'

Thursday, 4 February 2010 - 9:46am
Commercial property yields are proving attractive to investors, an expert has claimed.

Commercial property investment 'offers very secure cash flow'

Wednesday, 3 February 2010 - 9:45am
Investors have been advised by an expert that commercial property can offer them a "very secure cash flow".

European commercial property 'will see improvement in 2010'

Tuesday, 2 February 2010 - 9:54am
The commercial property market in Europe is expected to enjoy some improvement over the next 12 months, a new study has revealed.

Commercial property investment 'up 60% at the end of 2009'

Monday, 1 February 2010 - 9:44am
Levels of investment in retail commercial property across Europe rose by almost 60 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2009, new research has revealed.

Commercial property investor appetite 'improving'

Friday, 29 January 2010 - 9:42am
Levels of worldwide commercial property investment activity increased during the last three months of 2009, according to new figures.

Commercial property capital values 'reach record levels'

Thursday, 28 January 2010 - 9:33am
New figures have suggested that commercial property capital values reached a record high during the fourth quarter of last year.

Commercial property prime yields 'declined in Q4 2009'

Wednesday, 27 January 2010 - 9:40am
New figures have revealed that commercial property prime yields fell during the final few months of 2009.

Milton Keynes commercial property deal agreed

Tuesday, 26 January 2010 - 9:44am
Commercial property facilities in Milton Keynes have been sold by Universal Music Group in a deal worth £10.1 million.

Central London commercial property supply 'to be tight in 2010'

Monday, 25 January 2010 - 9:41am
The total supply of commercial property in central London is expected to be "a bit tight" in 2010, according to an expert.

European commercial property investment 'rose 42% in December'

Friday, 22 January 2010 - 9:34am
European commercial property investment rose dramatically in the final quarter of 2009, new research has highlighted.

London commercial property market 'set for headline rents'

Thursday, 21 January 2010 - 9:46am
Headline rents are expected to be seen in London's commercial property market this year, according to a new study.