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Net Lease Cap Rates Rise for Eighth Consecutive Quarter
Cap rates in the single-tenant net lease sector increased for the eighth consecutive quarter within all three major sectors in the first quarter of 2024, the Boulder Group reported. Single-tenant cap rates increased to 6.42% (up seven basis points) for retail, 7.60% (up five bps) for office and 7.02% (up two bps) for industrial.
“Cap rates in the first quarter of 2024 represented the highest levels since 2014 for single-tenant retail properties,” said Randy Blankstein, president, The Boulder Group. “However, cap rates for single-tenant retail and industrial assets remain lower than their 20-year historical average by approximately 40 basis points.”
Added Boulder Group partner Jimmy Goodman, “Elevated interest rates continue to impact transaction volume which is lower than prior years. A lack of 1031 exchange buyer activity is resulting in an increased supply of net lease properties on the market.”
Single-tenant property supply increased by more than 9% over Q4 2023 levels. With limited transactions occurring, properties continue to be added to, and stay on, the market. Despite the headwinds in the market, certain sellers including merchant builders or owners with upcoming loan maturities look to meet market pricing, according to The Boulder Group.
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