25 Predictions for 2014

International capital will seek property returns around the globe.

Global
1. Much of the world will see slow growth
2. Global investors will push into new property markets

Europe, Middle East & Africa
3. Second tier cities will be back on the radar
4. European economy to emerge from recession
5. UK economy will strengthen through further government stimulus
6. UK regional markets and secondary assets will be back in play
7. Large-scale infrastructure investments across the GCC
8. Foreign companies will expand to South Africa and beyond

Asia
9. Modest growth in office rentals in Asian Financial Centers
10. Chinese investors will buy overseas in a big way
11. JREITs will expand

India
12. More supply deferrals in 2014
13. Regulatory changes will boost investments

Singapore
14. Singapore's prime office rents will jump by 10-16%

Australia & New Zealand
15. Domestic property investors will take back Australia
16. Leasing conditions will improve in all sectors
17. New Zealand development activity will rise

Latin America
18. Mexican Investment will be Drive by New REITs
19. More Foreign Investors will target Colombia

USA
20. U.S. GDP growth will struggle to average 2%
21. QE will end and interest rates will rise
22. U.S. Home prices will rise as much as 9%
23. Secondary U.S. markets will see expanded demand
24. Industrial will be top U.S. performer in 2014

Canada
25.  The Prairie Provinces will be real estate hot spots

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