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'Still Bullish' on Net Lease Retail Despite Economic Uncertainty

Despite some economic ebbs and flows as of late, certain sectors of net lease retail, particularly those more immune to tariff concerns such as service-based businesses, remain attractive to investors...
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The Future of Net Lease Retail

Retail investors in 2025 face shifting market conditions, including tariff concerns, interest rate volatility, higher construction costs, and increased institutional competition. According to Michael...
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Net Lease REITs Poised for Continued Growth

In a commercial real estate market where transaction activity remains subdued, net lease REITs have been busy deploying billions in capital and steadily growing their portfolios. Many companies in the...
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Sale-leasebacks emerge as a solid choice for stable returns

In the more mature US net lease market, sale-leaseback deals are an increasingly common method for corporates to raise capital to reinvest in their core business. That approach remains relatively...
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Net Lease Investors Adapt as Economic Uncertainty Lingers

Tariffs, interest rate fluctuations and macroeconomic uncertainties continue to reshape the net lease investment market. As these factors evolve, investors are working to make long-term decisions in...
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Tips for Ensuring a Successful Sale-Leaseback

A “great tool in really uncertain times,” the sale-leaseback can give immediate access to capital and minimize debt market exposure during uneasy economic periods. But for many looking to utilize it,...
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Net Lease Investors Eye Cross-Border Opportunities and New Property Types in 2025

The net lease market is positioned for change in 2025, with investors monitoring trends in geographic expansion and property types, as well as shifting economic factors. While the US remains a key...
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What the Latest Rate Cuts Mean for the Net Lease Sector

The persistent high cost of capital, along with the fact that large amounts of corporate debt are set to mature, have been ongoing challenges for investors. The Fed’s recent rate cut – the first...
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Keeping Up with Industrial in a ‘Wildcard’ Year

Uncertainty around interest rates, slowed transactional volumes, and a future of unknowns has left investors in the industrial sector watching trends closely. “This year has been a bit of a wildcard...