The future returns for property required by UK pension funds: the BHS data

Lee, S. L. and Byrne, P. J., (1995) The future returns for property required by UK pension funds: the BHS data. Working Papers in Land Management & Development. 39/95. Working Paper. University of Reading, Reading. pp8.

Abstract/Summary

Previous studies of the place of Property in the multi-asset portfolio have generally relied on historical data, and have been concerned with the supposed risk reduction effects that Property would have on such portfolios. In this paper a different approach has been taken. Not only are expectations data used, but we have also concentrated upon the required return that Property would have to offer to achieve a holding of 15% in typical UK pension fund portfolios. Using two benchmark portfolios for pension funds, we have shown that Property's required return is less than that expected, and therefore it could justify a 15% holding.