RICS survey upbeat on investment market, but not on rental values

The RICS Global Commercial Property Survey released today confirmed that investment market activity in Western Europe rose in 2009Q4. It also indicated that the investment market recovery will be sustained in the near term. However, while we share that view, in most markets, we do not think that small falls in yields this year will be enough to offset the impact of falling rents on capital values.

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