Real estate was the top cited opportunity among 46 percent of survey respondents, whether for its attributes as an inflation hedge or due to the benefits of diversification, according to Knight Frank in its annual Attitudes Survey, which surveyed more than 500 private bankers, wealth advisers and family offices in November.
Many respondents highlighted the opportunity to secure enhanced return profiles a key advantage. Plus, when investing directly, real estate enables greater control and value-add opportunities.
One in 10 respondents specifically cited looking for attractive valuations and distressed opportunities. That trend isn’t limited to real estate either — equities and the technology sector were selected by around a third of Knight Frank’s respondents.
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