Room to let
Article Abstract:
Residential real estate has tended to be ignored by major institutional investors, but investor interest is increasing in this sector. There has been a rise in people living in rented accommodation as job mobility increases and new attitudes form toward home ownership. First-time buyers are tending to be older, and increased divorce rates mean more demand for rented homes. Institutions tend to focus on south east England and London, but there are other important markets in affluent cities like Birmingham.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
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The same old storey?
Article Abstract:
Real estate accounts for 5.3% of pension fund assets on average, while private investors tend to forget real estate when asked about components of portfolios. There are three main types of real estate, industrial, retail and office, as well as other categories such as residential and leisure. A relaxation of United Kingdom planning controls led to a glut in real estate supply in the 1980s, hitting rents. Real estate offers the chance for capital appreciation and the income yield can be impressive.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
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Hot property
Article Abstract:
Investing in residential British real estate is assessed, including costs involved and likely future trends.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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