Why Commercial Property Investors Should Care About Gilt Yields

Most commercial property investors never intend to buy a gilt, but understanding gilt yields is one of the keys to understanding what drives property values.In this episode, I break down what a gilt actually is, why gilt yields have risen so dramatically in recent years, and how changes in the wider investment market can affect commercial property values even when nothing has changed about the property itself.Topics covered include:What a gilt is in simple termsWhy gilt yields have become so importantThe relationship between gilt yields and commercial property yieldsWhy property values can change even when rents and tenants remain the sameHow investors compare property against other investment opportunitiesWhy commercial property still offers advantages through leverage, asset management and value creationIf you've ever wondered why valuations move despite no obvious changes at the property, this episode will help explain one of the biggest forces influencing the market today.