Global Property Investment Set to Grow

A survey carried out by Australian Fund Managers, Macquarie Direct Property (MDP), showed that global property assets were the most popular investment choice of investors. In order to diversify their portfolios and attract higher returns, investors are increasingly putting their money into global property investment. Over 93% of financial advisers surveyed stated that they had seen a rise in the number of clients looking to invest in real estate from around the world. Almost half stated that they advised their clients wishing to diversify their portfolio to invest in global property.

In addition to this desire for diversification, investors were found to be drawn to the bullish growth outlook offered by overseas markets. MDP General Manager, Richard Stacker, said: "Global direct property diversifies risk across geography, property sub sectors, tenants, capital sources and currency, and provides a valuable new source of new growth and income for savvy investors."

Global property funds have mainly been based in areas such as the United States and the United Kingdom up until now. However, there has been a recent move to expand investments into emerging markets. Overall, the report found that global property was becoming a “mainstream fixture” on the investment landscape.

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