Dec
07
Investors to Remain Disciplined in 2017
ByAvison Young’s John Kevill exclusively discusses the key factors influencing the capital markets in 2016, and how they will impact investor decisions next year.
John KevillWashington, D.C.—Much economic and political uncertainty built up in 2016, namely due to the results of the Brexit vote and the U.S. presidential election, bringing an attitude of caution to the real estate industry that will likely continue in 2017. Investors will increasingly be looking for safe bets as they focus on key metrics such as current cash flow and competitive advantages at the asset level. They will also be watching the capital markets closely, as well as any policy decisions that could impact them. Commercial Property Executive spoke with John Kevill, principal & managing director of U.S. capital markets in Avison Young’s Washington, D.C., office, about the main events influencing the capital markets in the past year and what to expect in 2017…
