No easy way out for BES investors

Article Abstract:

Investors in UK Business Expansion Scemes (BES) involved in assured tenancies may face problems when they try to leave such schemes, abolished in 1993. There was no guarantee of an exit payment for investors joining BES prior to 1992, and investors in private housing are likely to lose some of the value of the investment. Investors could wait for a recovery in the UK real estate market, but this may take time if inflation is considered. Investors should beware of using investment vehicles simply because of tax incentives, as is illustrated by the case of BES.

Tax planning

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The next decade

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United Kingdom house prices are likely to rise in real terms due to an increase in real disposable incomes and numbers of households, according to Merrill Lynch. House prices are undervalued and could rise by 6% in 1998 and 10% in 1999. A slower rate of increase is forecast to 2001 and real prices will be flat for a short period from 2001, Merrill Lynch forecasts. House prices are forecast to recover and increase by 2.5% in real terms to 2007. Average interest rate levels could drop if the UK joins European moetary union.

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Conrad Ritblat: dual appeal

Article Abstract:

Conrad Ritblat is a UK real estate company and surveyor which has seen an increase in its net assets to 34 million pounds sterling from 1 million pounds, from May 1993 to Dec 1995. The company has made a number of acquisitions including Colliers Erdman Lewis (CEL). CEL should increase Conrad Ritblat's turnover from estate agency operations by some 100%. The company looks set to undergo growth and Conrad Ritblat shares are recommended for investors in Jan 1996.

Management, Conrad Ritblat PLC

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