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Net Lease Cap Rates Post Ninth Consecutive Quarterly Rise
Cap rates in the single-tenant net lease sector increased for the ninth consecutive quarter within all three major property types, according to The Boulder Group’s 2nd Quarter Net Lease Research Report. Single-tenant cap rates increased to 6.47% (up five basis points) for retail, 7.67% (up seven bps) for office and 7.10% (up eight bps) for industrial.
“Elevated interest rates and limited 1031 exchange and institutional buyer activity is the cause of the consistent upward trend in cap rates,” said Randy Blankstein, president, The Boulder Group. “The lack of transactions when compared to recent years is causing property supply to rise without a path to clear the market inventory.”
With a significant number of properties on the market, most investors now believe the current market strongly favors buyers over sellers in terms of compromising on asset pricing. This applies especially to assets that are more highly commoditized, like dollar stores.
“With limited competition, buyers are targeting assets in either income-tax-free states or areas with strong demographic drivers,” said John Feeney, SVP, The Boulder Group. “Secondary buyer motivations include strong real estate fundamentals with credit tenants.”
In the second half of 2024, the pace of cap rate expansion should slow, according to the report. However, cap rates are still expected to rise, given the increase in the supply of net lease properties.
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