Asia Pacific Cap Rate Survey October 2021(CBRE)

• Compared to Q1 2021, investors are displaying a higher risk appetite amid the tight yield environment
• Asset enhancement, repositioning and taking on leasing risk are among the strategies utilised by investors to achieve higher returns
• Logistics assets remain keenly sought after while Grade A office in prime locations are attracting enquiries as investors look to capture flight-to-quality demand
• Further logistics cap rate compression has been observed. Cap rates for office and retail remain largely unchanged
• Investors are placing a strong emphasis on income-related factors such as tenant quality, rent roll stability and potential rental growth
• Amid uncertainty about the duration of the pandemic, the economic outlook is investors’ primary concern in 2022. Concerns over interest rate hikes and high inflation are limited

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