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Net Lease Cap Rates Rise for 11th Consecutive Quarter
Cap rates in the single-tenant net lease sector continued to rise in the fourth quarter of 2024 for
the 11th consecutive quarter of increases across all three sectors, The Boulder Group reported. Single-tenant cap rates increased to 6.52% (up two basis points) for retail, 7.78% (up three bps) for office and 7.23% (up eight bps) for industrial.
“Sustained high interest rates and commentary from the Federal Reserve following the December meeting
continues to negatively impact the market,” said Randy Blankstein, president, The Boulder Group. “Overall cap rates rose to 6.76%, representing a three-bp increase from the previous quarter.”
Transaction velocity in 2024 remained significantly below the peak of 2021, yet Q4 experienced an uptick of investor activity. The spread between asking and closed cap rates remained flat or decreased for net lease properties.
“The bid-ask spread compression indicates a gradual alignment between buyer and seller expectations, something that was not experienced in early 2024,” said Boulder Group partner Jimmy Goodman. If transaction velocity continues, the supply backlog of net leased assets will decrease, the report stated.
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