Our approach

To analyse and forecast the outlook for real estate markets, we rely on a wide range of internal and external information sources, including economic, capital market and real estate market data held at global, regional, national, metropolitan and sub-market levels.  At least twice a year we prepare real estate returns forecasts for markets in over 30 countries. These forecasts help to underpin investment strategy and implementation. Our conceptual framework for understanding the key variables which drive demand for real estate is shown below.

Conceptual framework for the demand for real estate

International comparative analysis requires careful consideration of complex local cultural and regulatory systems which affect ways of doing business in different markets.  We have methods in place for local and national market data and forecasts to be incorporated into global strategies in a systematic manner. Integration of perspectives takes place formally through a series of monthly meetings, collaboration on global research publications and periodic research offsite meetings.  These allow local insight to be synthesised into global strategies in a consistent manner while allowing sensitivity to variations in local and regional differences.