Downturn set to hit home in Q2

Measures to slow the spread of the virus have had a hugely detrimental impact on the US economy. This began to hit occupier demand in Q1, but is yet to be reflected in dramatic changes in vacancy or falls in rents. Nevertheless, valuers have already marked down capital values on the basis of yield rises, reflecting the weakening in the outlook for commercial property.

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