CBRE CEO Weighs in on Commercial Real Estate, Rates

The transcript discusses the 2017 forecast for the real estate market, considering political uncertainties like tax policies under the Trump administration. It highlights foreign investment trends, particularly China's growing role in US real estate. The potential impacts of Trump policies, such as the travel ban, on capital flows are analyzed. The discussion shifts to Brexit's effect on the UK market, emphasizing London's attractiveness due to the weakened pound. Interest rates and their influence on real estate transactions are examined, along with the company's commitment to environmentally safe building practices despite political shifts on climate change.

What is the expected impact of the Trump administration's tax policies on the US real estate market in 2017?

• A decline in commercial real estate transactions

• An increase in real estate prices

• A decrease in foreign investment

• Potential upside in profits

Which country became the largest cross-border investor in US commercial real estate in 2016?

• Canada

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• China

How has the Trump administration's travel ban affected capital flows into US commercial real estate?

• It has significantly reduced capital flows

• It has had no noticeable impact

• It has increased capital flows

• It has caused a temporary halt in investments

What was the general sentiment in London regarding the real estate market post-Brexit referendum?

• Optimistic with strong market activity

• Confused with mixed market signals

• Pessimistic with declining investments

• Neutral with no significant changes

How does the devaluation of the pound affect London's attractiveness for real estate investment?

• It makes London more attractive

• It causes investors to look elsewhere

• It makes London less attractive

• It has no effect on attractiveness

What is the expected trend for interest rates in 2017 according to the forecast?

• A rapid increase

• No change

• A decrease

• A slow increase

What is the company's stance on environmentally sustainable building practices?

• They plan to abandon them

• They are reducing their efforts

• They remain committed to them

• They are undecided about their future plans