Is investor demand high enough to keep property returns consistent?

The Debate

While property market drivers remain positive, dwindling investor demand may diminish returns

This week's Conjecture focuses on property investments with Gerry Ferguson of Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (Swip) and John Wilson of Resolution Asset Management taking part in the debate. What key factors have influenced property over the past year and how do you think these will change in the coming year? John Wilson (JW): Over the last 12 months or so, property has continued to run at total returns somewhere in the 20% level, which is where it has been running for the last two or three years. Income yield is currently just under 5% so there is clearly quite strong capital gr...