Rising interest rates in Japan have raised concerns about whether this will slow investment activity and exert downward pressure on capital values. Our view is that while the risk-free rate will continue to gradually rise, steady GDP growth means the demand outlook remains robust. As a result, we expect property yields to stay broadly stable, and total returns should improve supported by stronger rent growth.
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