New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

Forsyth Barr

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.

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

New zealand Real estate / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<div><div><div><div><ul><li>August was another strong month for listed property vehicles (LPV) as the RBNZ cut the official cash rate mid-month.</li><li>Over the last two months the sector has returned +13%. This is the largest two month return since August 2009 (+12%).</li><li>Reported results and forward guidance delivered during the month were largely in line with expectations, though some outlook comments were tempered by the economic backdrop.</li></ul></div></div></div></div>

August was another strong month for listed property vehicles (LPV) as the RBNZ cut the official cash rate mid-month.Over the last two months the sector has returned +13%. This is the largest two month return since August 2009 (+12%).Reported results and forward guidance delivered during the month were largely in line with expectations, though some outlook comments were tempered by the economic backdrop.

Real Estate Reflections - Road to Recovery