Huge weight of capital pushing yields to new lows

The economic recovery has perhaps been slowed by weaker demand from China and geopolitical concerns. However, property occupier markets are, on the whole, beginning to enjoy a better balance between supply and demand, meaning that rental growth momentum is turning positive in more markets. And, with global bond yields still close to all-time lows and real estate likely to benefit from future economic growth, investors have again returned with vigour to the European property market, helping drive deal volumes up again and prime yields down.