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Inflation is currently at 8.2% year to year, way above its 2% benchmark. The Fed has increased interest rates three times in a row to try and keep inflation under control, with promises of further interest rate increases to achieve a terminal target of 4.6% in 2023. Higher interest rates have a direct impact on your funding efforts. Increasing rates reduces spending power, causing stock prices to fall almost immediately while increasing the cost of debt. In an ideal world, you would

The U.S. economy has hit some major roadblocks in recent months. Sustained high inflation, supply chain disruptions and rising interest rates have all signaled to economists that we are either in or on the verge of a possible recession. While there is no universal playbook on how to prepare for a possible recession, for companies that own their real estate, a sale-leaseback is one lesser-known, value-extracting method savvy CFOs should consider. In a

After a two-year hiatus, ICSC Las Vegas – one of the largest conventions for the retail industry – made its big comeback with over 22,000 attendees getting together to discuss the opportunities and trends in the sector. Retailers, brokers and real estate investors were among the exhibitors on the conference floor, where a number of topics dominated the discussion. Rising rates and inflation, the retail recovery and resurgence of brick-and-mortar were among the biggest themes at the conference.

There are several reasons businesses of all sizes may choose to monetize their owned real estate through a sale-leaseback. A sale-leaseback is an effective financing tool to unlock seemingly illiquid capital that can be reinvested into a company’s core business to fund both internal and external growth. It can be a particularly useful tool when traditional debt financing is difficult to secure or available at less attractive terms. Another key benefit is that the proceeds from a sale-leaseback

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,” says Jason Patterson, senior vice president of investments at W. P. Carey. “People constantly speculate about what the future holds regarding interest rates, and we also saw a bit of softening on the lease demand side at the end of 2023.” As uncertainty persists, understanding a few key trends

The industrial real estate sector continues to stand out as a resilient and adaptive asset class, even amid economic uncertainty and shifting global dynamics. As we move through 2025, several dominant trends are shaping the trajectory of the market—from a fundamental shift in global supply chains to rising sustainability expectations, technological advancements and recalibration of capital strategies. Here’s a look at what’s driving the market: Onshoring and Supply Chain Reconfiguration The

In today’s environment, having access to capital is crucial in order to maintain ongoing operations and invest in growth. However, traditional debt financing is becoming less attractive for companies in light of refinancing risks and the potential for balloon payments. As a result, some CFOs are investigating alternative sources of capital. For companies that own real estate, one method worth exploring is the sale-leaseback – where a company sells its real estate to an investor for cash and

What is a build-to-suit? A build-to-suit is a real estate solution where a company secures a custom-built facility without the upfront capital investment. In a build-to-suit, a developer or investor funds and manages the construction of a new facility or expansion of an existing one to meet the specifications of a prospective or existing tenant. Upon completion, the company enters into a long-term lease, similar to a sale-leaseback. For companies in need of a new, purpose-built facility, a

Sophia Frank joined W. P. Carey’s European Investments team in the London office in September 2026. Prior to W. P. Carey, Sophia worked at CARA Investment, a UK/German-based single family office, as part of its real estate investment team. Prior to this, Sophia worked at Edmond de Rothschild REIM within the investment team in Germany. Sophia holds a BSc in Business Administration from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and an MSc in Management from London Business School.

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