Colliers International's 2015 Global Investor Sentiment Survey Conveys Continued Optimism In U.S. Commercial Real Estate Investment

SEATTLE, Nov. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Global commercial real estate services firm Colliers International today announced the release of its benchmark 2015 Global Investor Sentiment survey. The study revealed that in the U.S., market momentum is expected to continue, with 83 percent of the investors surveyed expecting a further rise in investment volumes in 2015. This is reinforced by a recovery in some of the housing markets—such as Phoenix, Las Vegas and many metropolitan areas in Florida—that were hard hit during the recession.

Additionally, one-third of Asian investors expressed an intention to invest in North America—indicating that the region is increasing as an investment target. The volatility of many other global markets relative to the strength of U.S. markets continues to drive the interest of cross-border investors.

"The 2015 Global Investor Sentiment survey confirmed many of the trends we have seen recently—capital is moving around the globe at a pace not previously witnessed as investors seek yield, while diversifying to manage risk.  In many markets, there remains a healthy spread between cap rates and the cost of capital, which continues to fuel optimism and demand for product, but also helps to insulate against broader risks to the markets should interest rates rise later in 2015," said Brian Ward, President, Capital Markets & Investment Services | Americas at Colliers International.

Some additional key findings for the U.S. include:

• Overall sentiment regarding investment conditions remains positive as well, with 80 percent of US survey respondents anticipating that conditions will either improve or remain the same during the next 12 months.
• More than three-quarters of U.S. investors surveyed expect to expand or increase the level of investment in their property portfolios during the next 12 months. None expect to reduce their portfolios.
• The industrial and logistics sector is the top pick for U.S. investors, despite a competitive marketplace. More than 70 percent of the survey respondents claim to be seeking opportunities there.

The 2015 Global Investor Sentiment survey canvasses opinions globally from major investors across a broad spectrum ranging from institutions to private equity. This year, responses were captured from more than 620 investors from the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

For more on the results of Colliers International's 2015 Global Investors Sentiment Survey, please visit colliers.com/propertytrends2015.

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SOURCE Colliers International