Hedge funds are increasingly focusing their resources on global commercial property in Asian and developing economies.
Hedge funds are increasingly focusing their resources on global commercial property in Asian and developing economies.
Jonathan Hull, head of capital markets at CB Richard Ellis, claimed that London’s market recovered last year and attracted investors while other countries are beginning to follow suit in 2010.
He stated: “Real estate and commercial real estate offers a very secure cash flow and is a very interesting, complimentary sector to equities and bonds.”
Emerging markets are economically in recovery and could prove useful investments for hedge funds, he suggested.
Mr Hull added that people are viewing property as a safe medium-term option, although different countries can present issues for hedge funds.
He stated: “If you look at economies like China and Russia, obviously you have got other things to consider with regards to ownership and politics.”
Earlier this week, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors predicted that the Asian economies will lead the property recovery this year.
