Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The global real estate index declined by 1.5% last month, underperforming global equities by 390 basis points [2][11] - The underperformance is attributed to concerns regarding future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [2] - Year-to-date performance shows Asia as the best-performing region (+25.6%), followed by Europe (+18.2%) and the US (+2.8%) in USD terms [2] Regional Performance - Europe outperformed with a +1.2% return, while the US and Asia saw declines of -1.6% and -1.8%, respectively [2] - Industrial real estate led the performance for the month with a +5.3% return, driven by a rebound in logistics leasing activity [2][3] - Residential real estate lagged with a -5.9% return due to soft operations in the US and rate sensitivity in Europe [2] Company Insights - UBS has initiated coverage on UAE real estate, giving Buy ratings to Aldar and Emaar [2] - The UBS 28th Annual Global Real Estate CEO/CFO Conference is scheduled for December 2-3, 2025, in London, featuring 70 global real estate management teams [2] Valuation Metrics - The global real estate sector is estimated to have an ~11% return as of October 31, 2025, with a 6.9% discount to NAV [4] - The 2025E P/E ratio is projected at 20.3x, with a 2025E DPS yield of 3.7% and 2024-25E EPS growth of 8.8% [4] Top Picks - Notable top picks include Keppel DC REIT, CapitaLand Ascendas, and Emaar Properties among others across various regions [5] Sector-Specific Trends - In Asia, the residential property market in mainland China remains weak, while Hong Kong's office market is improving due to active hiring [37] - Private REITs in China are expected to offer greater flexibility and fewer regulatory constraints compared to public REITs, creating new capital recycling opportunities [38] - Japanese REIT sponsors are noted for facilitating external growth, often offering assets at discounts to enhance accretion [39] Australia/New Zealand Market - Australian real estate was flat over the last month, outperforming global averages by 1.5 percentage points [40] - A-REIT performance was volatile, with expectations for a rate cut affecting market sentiment [41] - Notable performers included CNI (+6.8%) and INA (+3.3%), while ARF (-5.9%) and CLW (-3.4%) underperformed [43] Singapore Market - Singapore REITs raised approximately S$4 billion in 2025 YTD, indicating strong investor confidence [52] - The residential market is seeing buyers moving up price points, suggesting a positive outlook for 2026 [53] Japan Market - Japan's real estate returned +0.4% over the last month, outperforming global averages [58] - The new Prime Minister's policies may impact the housing market, with a focus on foreign investment regulations [59] China Market - The top 100 developers in China saw contract sales decline by 41% YoY in October 2025, indicating ongoing weakness in the property market [71] - CR Mixc has been upgraded to Buy due to its ability to identify emerging brands and signs of luxury retail recovery [72] Conclusion - The global real estate sector is facing challenges due to macroeconomic factors, but certain regions and sectors are showing resilience and potential for growth. The upcoming conference and ongoing evaluations of REITs and property markets will provide further insights into investment opportunities.
全球房地产策略_宏观数据压制下动能减弱-Global Real Estate Strategy _Momentum fades as macro data weigh_ Boissier_
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