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Fighting Back Against Inflation with Real Estate

Inflation is at its highest point in 40 years.  The consumer price index – a key indicator of inflation – rose 7.5% in the 12 months ending in January, far surpassing initial predictions...
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W. P. Carey's Approach to Sustainability

Net Lease REITs are unique because our tenants typically retain operational control of the property.  This structure has enormous benefits for both landlord and tenant. The landlord is not...
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Commercial Lease Types Explained: Find the Best Lease for Your Business

People who are relatively new to leasing commercial real estate often mistakenly think it is similar to a residential lease on a house or apartment. In fact, commercial leases are quite different and...
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To Have and to Hold

The net lease market is firing on all cylinders with record capital raising, persistent demand for reliable cash flows and the emergence of new players seeking low-maintenance assets offering...
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The Institutionalization of Net Lease

The net lease market has become a hunting ground for investors looking for low-maintenance assets and long-term, predictable cash flows. The stability of the asset type during times of uncertainty has...
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Why Tenant-Landlord Relationships Matter

Since our founding in 1973, W. P. Carey has been a long-term partner to our tenants. This means that when we invest in a property, we are also committed to advancing the tenant’s business and look to...
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How Sellers Can Maximize Value During Times of Inflation

Driven by the economy reopening and increasing consumer demand, the US economy is experiencing the biggest surge in inflation in over a decade. The Fed expects higher-than-usual inflation to continue...
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Sale-leasebacks Are Back!

The sale-leaseback market is booming. Strong fundamentals including low interest rates, outsized demand for high-quality assets, an active M&A market and significant amounts of capital driven by...
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Sale-leaseback 101

What is a sale-leaseback? The concept is simple. For many companies, their real estate represents a significant cash value that could be redeployed to fund their core business operations and growth...