We know that hyper-inflation is generally bad for REITs, given the propensity for central banks to raise interest rates in such environments.

But what happens in prices head the other way in a deflationary environment? How will these impact REITs?

And what should a REIT investor do in the face of such an investment climate?

In this video, we take a look at deflation, and how it might impact REITs and the REIT investor.

By Ridzwan Rahmat

Ridzwan has been analysing REITs and business trusts since 2008, and personally manages a portfolio comprising mainly of SGX-listed REITs. He founded REITsWeek in 2013.