EVER since the Brexit vote, some dire predictions have been made about the London commercial property market sending shares tumbling, writes Samantha Dolby.

However, there still seems to be huge appetite among overseas investors for London assets.

Countering some of the negativity that has infected the property market in the past few weeks, it is still possible to attract the right rent on the right buildings, which is vital if a property fund is going to meet the income needs of investors.

Property funds have been in the spotlight after a number of them suspended trading to prevent forced sales of assets as people tried to get their money out.

Among those that have closed their doors to investors wanting to exit, the ultimate intention is to re-open the funds at a time when they have raised enough cash to meet the level of redemptions.

It is still too early to know how Brexit will affect commercial property over the longer term, albeit there is a lot of uncertainty.

The next few deals in the market will give a better indication of whether we are seeing a new trend in income yield and profiles of investors.

Tenant quality remains key and if tenants are strong enough then funds are not going to struggle in the short-term, but, in the longer term, they may not be so immune.

While commercial property is one area in focus within the alternative asset spectrum, so is infrastructure.

Both the government and the opposition remain committed to a programme of UK-based infrastructure investment for the foreseeable future.

Infrastructure includes properties such as data centres, student accommodation, hotels and leisure, care homes and private healthcare.

Infrastructure assets are those that provide the essential services and facilities necessary for a society and economy to function successfully.

These are must have assets, almost all of which are either financially backed or regulated by the government.

The government infrastructure pipeline commits large sums to capital projects, and spending is expected to average around £48bn over the next few years.

A significant proportion of existing and proposed government infrastructure spending will continue to be supported by private funding, allowing retail investors to benefit directly from the asset class.

Investing in government-backed infrastructure projects, as well as commercial property, is likely to produce stable and dependable capital and income returns for investors.

We await Theresa May’s and Andrew Percy’s (Northern Powerhouse Minister) plans to deliver on many of the proposed projects in the North-East to drive prosperity.