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Article Abstract:

The United Kingdom real estate industry has seen a drop in stock prices since Jun 1998, yet the sector is healthier than it was at the start of the 1990s. The office market in central London could be affected by job shedding at banks, and there are limits as to how far rents can be raised at a time of low inflation. The sector should benefit from interest rate falls, and many companies benefit from long leases with good quality tenants. There is a shortage of prime buildings which should help support rents in the event of a moderate recession.

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Bricks in the portfolio

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Demand for rented residential real estate in the UK is strong and supply has been constrained by a rise in prices. Landlords have sometimes decided to sell to take advantage of price rises which has cut the amount of property to rent. New developments are being built which will increase supply in some areas. Political factors do not appear to be an issue since the new government appears to accept previous legislation. Central London, England, has seen a rise in rents above inflation, and Surrey, England, has also seen strong rises.

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Hitting the hot spots

Article Abstract:

The British residential real estate market is characterized by some areas of rapidly rising prices, especially in London and south east England, and areas of slower growth, especially in northern England.

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