EG finance reporter Sophia Furber talks to IPD’s UK and Ireland head of research, Greg Mansell, and Aberdeen Asset Management’s global head of property Andrew Smith at the launch of IPD’s UK quarterly index. A 1.1% total return over the quarter gives some signs for optimism, as do patches of growth in the regions. But how will investors – particularly institutions – meet their requirements for higher yields plus their need for stable and predictable income?