The Covid-19 crisis now appears to be deeper and more widespread than initially estimated by financial markets, and it is placing a huge strain on the global economy. In this new and evolving context, real estate is likely to share in the economic pain in the short run, but could prove resilient in the longer term given its defensive features, including its ability to dampen volatility and bring diversification to portfolios.
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The latest support measures the Chinese government announced on housing have sought to re-establish lifelines for struggling developers, clarifying that credit forbearance would not be considered as stepping on the red lines. After sharp deleveraging over a year, stabilising the market is now the priority.
Thanks to its positioning as a global real estate investment player, Amundi is in a privileged position to observe the trend changes taking place in the sector. In particular, the changes in the way offices are used are likely to be profound, but they also offer new investment opportunities that are attracting an increasing number of retail investors, as Marc Bertrand, CEO of Amundi Real Estate, explains.
While the fallout from the pandemic has accelerated several long-term trends, it has also given rise to some misguided expectations.
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