Originally Posted by
justakiwi
Or maybe they simply do what we have already discussed, as mentioned in the article:
"If interest rates and construction costs remain high, we estimate that the sector has an attractive 'out' by not starting any new build projects.
"This could result in the sector becoming largely debt-free."
Forsyth Barr said the three operators had each indicated they would scale back on development and take a more cautious approach.
"If these operators are able… to pay down debt alongside the development rundown… there would be a sizeable upside to the equity value over the next three to four years," it said.