Retail property values post biggest falls since 2009; major blow for pension fund investments

Holly Roach
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The shift in shopping habits has generated fear as retail property values continued to fall throughout November, CBRE has found, causing concern for pension funds invested in the sector.

The real estate firm's research said retail capital values have fallen 5.3% so far this year. And, in November alone, retail warehouse values showed a drop of 3.0%, bringing the year to date return...

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