Is German retail property really Europe's best bet?

Survey evidence suggests that German commercial property, retail in particular, is now at the top of cross-border investors’ target lists, while the UK has slid down the rankings. This shift in preferences may well be justified for risk management reasons. But the case for expecting German retail property to outperform strongly is not obvious.

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