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The Investment Association this week issued some very interesting figures which show that during February there was a £119 million net retail outflow from UK property funds. This ...
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Over last few months we have seen a number of high-profile skyscraper fires across the United Arab Emirates. The authorities have seemingly unearthed a material called ACP (alumini...
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While the mass media continues to highlight the ever-increasing price of property in the UK very few are even talking about the housing crisis. There has been a supply/demand imbal...
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In a move which was forecast by many experts the Bank of England has again moved to target buy to let investors amid concerns over a “housing market crash” in the futur...
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Just a few weeks ago we covered the subject of the buy to let market and the ever-growing interest from the Bank of England’s regulatory department. There are serious concerns th...
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We have covered the recent change in investment policy by the Norwegian oil fund towards real estate but it seems that managers have more changes in mind. It is being reported that...
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Property markets around the world have changed significantly over the last 20 or 30 years with a growing emphasis upon green strategies and environmentally friendly materials. Whil...
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The worldwide media, TV, Internet and newspapers, have a massive influence upon our investment decisions. While not all of this information is totally unbiased it is most certainly...
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If you look back to 2008 this will forever be seen as a time of over exuberance in the banking industry which ultimately led to the collapse of the property market and the worldwid...
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As the authorities continue their quest to raise as much tax as possible from the UK property market many are now starting to ask whether you should be allowed to hold your home wi...
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Whether you are looking in the UK, where the population continues to grow, or some of the more populated areas of Africa, which will hold 40% of the world’s population by 2030, l...
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UK government finally seems to be acting on foreign ownership of UK property where the underlying owner remains a mystery. Over the years we have seen an array of companies registe...
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It is all good and well negotiating the best deal for a new property investment but how do you know when to sell, take a profit and walk away? For many people selling is one
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Since the UK government floated the idea of a referendum on membership of the European Union there has been growing concern in investment markets. Over the last few weeks we have s...
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UK housebuilder Berkeley has issued a veiled warning to the UK government amid concerns that the increasing tax on property is having an impact. The company has reported a reductio...
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There is much concern in the property market amid signs that the UK government appears to be treating property investors with disdain. Yesterday’s budget had nothing of real subs...
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George Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has today delivered his 2016 Budget with mixed news for the UK property market. Initial impression seems to be that the changes cou...
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Isn’t it remarkable how everybody else seems to know best for the UK property market especially when the market is one of the best performing in the world? The IMF has been a con...
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We all have particular styles, particular strengths and particular markets that we like to invest in. It is always sensible to play to your strengths to maximise your long-term ret...
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In recent times membership of the European Union was a catalyst for growth for emerging property markets with many former Eastern Bloc countries benefiting enormously from the fund...
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