New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Forsyth Barr

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

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<ul><li>After seven months of outperforming the broader NZ market, the listed property sector experienced a sharp correction in August.</li><li>This was driven by both National and Labour proposing to remove structure depreciation for commercial landlords to part fund their respective election promises.</li><li>Given the depreciations changes are proposed by both major political parties, we have lowered our forecasts to reflect the high likelihood that the sector will be paying more tax from 1 April 2024. </li></ul>

After seven months of outperforming the broader NZ market, the listed property sector experienced a sharp correction in August.This was driven by both National and Labour proposing to remove structure depreciation for commercial landlords to part fund their respective election promises.Given the depreciations changes are proposed by both major political parties, we have lowered our forecasts to reflect the high likelihood that the sector will be paying more tax from 1 April 2024. 

Real Estate Reflections - Tax Man Coming for Commercial

<ul><li>Strong month for the property sector: The NZ LPV sector had a strong June, rising +3.7% and outperforming the NZX 50 which was up +0.8%. </li><li>A flurry of annual shareholder meetings: There were a number of annual shareholder meetings in June where FY24 distribution guidance was reiterated.</li><li>Mixed valuation signals: The property sector continues to look attractive relative to other yield stocks but fully priced vs. bond yields.</li></ul>

Strong month for the property sector: The NZ LPV sector had a strong June, rising +3.7% and outperforming the NZX 50 which was up +0.8%. A flurry of annual shareholder meetings: There were a number of annual shareholder meetings in June where FY24 distribution guidance was reiterated.Mixed valuation signals: The property sector continues to look attractive relative to other yield stocks but fully priced vs. bond yields.

Real Estate Reflections: Property Jumps Ahead of the Pack

<ul><li>Property sector softer through reporting season: The NZ LPV sector was down -0.7% in May, outperforming the NZX50 which was down -1.7%.</li><li>Dust settles on May reporting season: Six property companies reported full year results in May. The results were broadly in line with our expectations as solid tenant demand continues to drive strong operational outcomes.</li><li>Sector valuation remains mixed: The property sector continues to look attractive relative to other yield stocks but still remains above its long-run valuation metrics relative to bond yields.</li></ul>

Property sector softer through reporting season: The NZ LPV sector was down -0.7% in May, outperforming the NZX50 which was down -1.7%.Dust settles on May reporting season: Six property companies reported full year results in May. The results were broadly in line with our expectations as solid tenant demand continues to drive strong operational outcomes.Sector valuation remains mixed: The property sector continues to look attractive relative to other yield stocks but still remains above its long-run valuation metrics relative to bond yields.

Real Estate Reflections: Reporting on Property

<ul><li>Flat month for the property sector: The NZ LPV sector was broadly flat in April, underperforming the NZX50G which was up +1.1%.</li><li>Looking ahead to the May reporting season: Low vacancy, solid tenant demand, and the high cost of new supply all continue to underpin solid rent growth.</li><li>Sector valuations track sideways: The property sector continues to look attractive relative to other yield stocks, however, spreads remain compressed when compared to long-term relationships to bond yields</li></ul>

Flat month for the property sector: The NZ LPV sector was broadly flat in April, underperforming the NZX50G which was up +1.1%.Looking ahead to the May reporting season: Low vacancy, solid tenant demand, and the high cost of new supply all continue to underpin solid rent growth.Sector valuations track sideways: The property sector continues to look attractive relative to other yield stocks, however, spreads remain compressed when compared to long-term relationships to bond yields

Real Estate Reflections: Gearing Up for Reporting Season

<ul><li>Property sector underperforms the broader market: The NZ LPV sector was down -1.2% in March, underperforming the NZX50G which was broadly flat.</li><li>Cap rates starting to creep higher: Goodman (GMT), Investore (IPL), Kiwi Property (KPG) and Stride (SPG) have all reported 2H23 valuation movements ahead of their full year results in May</li><li>Balance sheets remain in the spotlight: Portfolio valuation changes also lifted loan-to-value ratios</li></ul>

Property sector underperforms the broader market: The NZ LPV sector was down -1.2% in March, underperforming the NZX50G which was broadly flat.Cap rates starting to creep higher: Goodman (GMT), Investore (IPL), Kiwi Property (KPG) and Stride (SPG) have all reported 2H23 valuation movements ahead of their full year results in MayBalance sheets remain in the spotlight: Portfolio valuation changes also lifted loan-to-value ratios

Real Estate Reflections: Cap Rates Creep Higher

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Goodman Property Trust is a property trust that invests in, manages and develope portfolio of diversified property assets in Auckland. The Trust's portfolio comprises of office, industrial and retail properties.

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Real Estate Reflections: Reporting on Property

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