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By: Language: English Series: Property Week ; 78(04) 27 January 2012, 36(1)Publication details: 2012Subject(s): Summary: 2012 commercial property returns for the UK will be much lower than in 2011 as a consequence of tough retail conditions, the eurozone debacle and further employment contraction in the banking industry. A consensus among industry experts suggests a negative year for capital values. Property-linked notes are currently cheaper than UK unlisted property funds by at least 1.75%. Graphs show negativity hitting implied UK returns, and balanced funds underperforming IPD All Property index.

2012 commercial property returns for the UK will be much lower than in 2011 as a consequence of tough retail conditions, the eurozone debacle and further employment contraction in the banking industry. A consensus among industry experts suggests a negative year for capital values. Property-linked notes are currently cheaper than UK unlisted property funds by at least 1.75%. Graphs show negativity hitting implied UK returns, and balanced funds underperforming IPD All Property index.