Federal Funding Cuts Pose Challenges For Life Sciences Real Estate
According to Savills Research and Data Services’ Q1 U.S. Life Sciences Market Overview, proposed cuts to National Institutes of Health funding could significantly impact demand for life sciences real estate. A suggested 15% cap on indirect costs would limit support for facilities and administrative expenses, potentially forcing research institutions to downsize and startups to halt or slow operations.
NOI Growth Remains Strong For In-Demand Medical Outpatient Buildings
Medical outpatient buildings continue to stand out as a high-performing asset class in a challenging office market. Sunbelt markets are leading the MOB rent surge, supported by strong demographic growth and localized healthcare needs.
Cautious Optimism On The Lending Side Of Healthcare Real Estate
After experiencing a challenging 2023, the healthcare real estate (HRE) lending sector saw some stabilization in 2024. As we look ahead to the remainder of 2025, what can we expect?