Jun 18, 2003 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX)

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has released its real estate investor sentiment survey. The Australian survey found sentiment is low, but the outlook for July to December 2003 remains positive. Jane Murray, JLL's head of research, said 32 per cent of respondents foresaw short-term gains, while 14 per cent had negative expectations. Dr Murray said many investors thought the office market would have recovered more quickly than it has. The survey identified regional retail assets as key ...