Rental growth is anticipated to remain modest for the majority of markets, given most sectors are expected to be in the mid-to-late part of the rental upcycle. Brisbane office market may be best positioned for a cyclical recovery, while offering relatively higher spreads to government bonds. Under allocation to Asia Pacific should continue to fuel demand for the regional property market, despite historically low yields. Amid rising interest rates, investors should look to market-sectors offering a higher yield spread to local bonds.
The value of investments will fluctuate, which will cause prices to fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the original amount they invested.
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