Real Assets

Q3 2025 REAL ESTATE SECURITIES OUTLOOK: REITS RIDE RATE STABILITY

Aug 21, 2025

 

PGIM’s global real estate securities experts reviews the REIT market and outlook in a shifting landscape. 

Global REITs posted modest gains in Q2 2025, supported by stabilising rate expectations and resilient equity markets. While geopolitical tensions and trade policy shifts introduced volatility, sector-specific tailwinds and disciplined capital allocation continue to support long-term growth.

United States

  • US REITs underperformed equities but offer compelling value with improving fundamentals and moderating rates.
  • Data centres and New York offices led; Sunbelt apartments and cold storage lagged.
  • Outlook remains constructive with attractive valuations, accelerating earnings growth, and potential increased private equity interest.

Europe

  • Europe led global returns in Q2, boosted by currency tailwinds and strong multifamily and logistics performance.
  • Valuations remain appealing despite macro and political risks.
  • The focus is on structurally growing sectors like data centres, logistics and select retail.

Asia Pacific

  • APAC REITs proved defensive amid tariff volatility, with Japan, Australia, and Hong Kong outperforming.
  • Japan developers and hotel REITs rebounded; Australia’s housing and retail sectors gained from rate cuts.
  • Across the region, we favour high-yield, low-vacancy sectors with structural support.

Read on for the latest REIT market insights from PGIM’s global real estate securities experts.


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