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Silver tsunami to boost senior housing

The recent downturn in US commercial property has piqued investor interest in alternatives as they look to diversify. With an aging population, senior housing has a clear long run structural demand driver pointing to further growth in the sector. Our analysis shows rent prospects appear strong on the back of undersupply and solid wage growth. Combined with the cap rate compression we are forecasting we expect the sector to post total returns of 13% p.a. over the next four years. That makes senior housing a compelling option for investors looking to break away from traditional property investment.  

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