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Yesterday (15th), the world’s most prominent real estate industry leaders began to gather in St. Moritz, Switzerland, for the premier annual GRI Global Chairmen’s Retreat. Real estate decision-makers at the top of the deal-making chain will spend the next three days analysing not only the current real estate market, but the wider global scenario, including economic and political factors impacting the world’s markets. ?? This morning (16th), the occasion opened with a series of polling and intimate roundtable discussions regarding the most pressing issues. Polls saw a majority vote for ‘optimism’ when asked about the outlook for the real estate industry for the next 12 months. The most pressing question asked at this annual conference: What keeps you up at night??Interestingly, 55% claimed inflation and interest rates, a similar result to 2022 and 2023, however contrasting with last year’s majority vote for geopolitical tensions. The matter of Trump’s upcoming presidency was top of the agenda with discussions revealing that while trade wars and tariffs are expected to impact the EU and China, no "hot" wars are anticipated. It was suggested that financial markets are likely to temper extreme policy moves, and consensus settled that the US remains a dominant market and reserve currency without a clear alternative. On the matter of equity versus debt, only 5% suggested that debt was the better strategy. Discussions revealed that current capital market activity reflects a balanced 20% debt and 80% equity ratio. Equity markets are drawing more attention, with 2025 expected to deliver one of the best vintages for equity investments. ?? The afternoon began with keynote speaker Dr. Megan Walters, FRICS, addressing risks and resilience in global real estate markets. While the US faces a significant debt funding gap, Europe benefits from stricter banking regulations and sustainable capital ratios, even in the event of a sharp decline in office capital values. Key challenges include aligning cap rates with the cost of debt and determining sellable assets in a down market. Bank lending is expected to ease, while new capital sources such as sovereign wealth funds, APAC pension funds, and family offices are emerging. Regarding specific regional European markets, the UK was highlighted for the high returns in the retail sector, while France's logistics sector was hailed as highly profitable. The residential sector is attracting significant attention across the continent, with Spain offering notable high returns and Germany presenting strong office-to-residential conversion opportunities. ?? Watch this space over the coming days for more first-hand and exclusive updates directly from the world’s most influential real estate market players. #griclub #realestate #investment #griglobalchairmensretreat #networking

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Megan Walters

Former Global Head of Research Allianz Real Estate, Former Chair ANREV Investor Advisory Council

1 个月

I had a wonderful time at the conference! Great people and great discussions. Thank you Audrey Klein, Kirsty Anne Stevens and GRI Club Europe for making it possible.

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