【JLL】Global Real Estate Perspective May 2022

Positive start to the year although headwinds have emerged

Global real estate markets had a remarkably positive start to the year, with an ongoing recovery in occupier market take-up, and capital market investment volumes setting a new high in Q1. Effects from the pandemic are now waning (except in China), but other headwinds have emerged including high and rising inflation, tightening monetary policy, and mounting geopolitical risk created by the war in Ukraine. There had been minimal impact on overall global market activity during the first quarter, though sentiment has shifted in recent weeks. Ongoing strength is anticipated throughout the rest of 2022, but risks have increased, and a degree of caution is now needed.

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