High yield levels keeping property stocks in favour

The outlook for commercial property investment remains positive, with returns expected to outstrip ...

The outlook for commercial property investment remains positive, with returns expected to outstrip equities and gilts over the medium term. Peter Carnell, marketing consultant for property firm Jones Lang LaSalle, says uncertain equity markets have led many private investors to seek more stable investments which produce predictable income, such as UK commercial property. 'Investors are seeking more diversification in their portfolios and UK commercial property provides this. It has a low correlation against equities and gilts together with a lower volatility of return risk, than the ot...