The business property: who should own it?
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Those planning to set up a business should consider whether it is more to their advantage to buy or rent their business premises. Among the possible choices are short leases, long leases or ownership. Although one should check out the best situation for his own circumstances, in general it seems that owning property is profitable for those who can hold it for a long time, but for the short term, renting might be better. Two kinds of ownership are corporate ownership and proprietorial ownership. The former is usually better in terms of taxes and business control. The latter, ownership by individuals connected with the business who lease it to the company, has more restrictions. The proprietors do not have to share appreciation of the property with minority holders and employees, and it cannot be used to pay creditors. But a double capital gain is avoided if the company is liquidated. Further comparison of both types of ownership shows advantages of each, depending on circumstances. Any such investment in property requires professional advice.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 1986
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Europe and the property revolution
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The European real estate and property market is expanding quickly as more companies move to the continent in anticipation of the single European market. Financial service companies were some of the first to expand into Europe but now many professions including surveyors, accountants, and lawyers are expanding. Frankfurt and London real estate markets have been the most affected but many other cities are active as well. Additionally, retail markets have grown, and there is pressure on cities to develop new retail areas. Scandinavian, Dutch, and Japanese investors have been the most active. Despite the expansion of European real estate, there are still many risks to investing abroad including: currency fluctuations; differing property legislation; and foreign tax laws.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 1989
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Property's performance stays on the plateau
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The October 1987 stock market crash has not affected the UK property market as expected, and there are indications that investment demand has even increased since the crash. The property market's yield gap is 3.2%, leaving property underpriced but making it more desirable to investors in yield and risk terms. The only apparent risk in the property market would be if the UK economy were to experience a serious recession.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 1988
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