OldMacDonald had an investment

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Farmland performed well as an investment in 1994 with a 30% rise in land values. Supply does not change, but changes in demand lead to volatility in this market. Land prices are affected by farmers' incomes which in turn are affected by European Union policies toward agriculture. Subsidies may be reduced and this will affect land prices. Tenancy agreements will become more flexible aiding landlords with the Farm Business Tenancies law, and this will have a short term effect of increasing demand for land. The minimum amount of land needed is 500 acres if investors aim to farm land themselves.

Agriculture, Crop Production, Economic aspects, Real estate investment, Real estate investments, Farms

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A low-stress investment

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Primary Health Properties (PHP) invests in doctors' surgeries and has seen a rise in its stock price of 16% since Nov 1998. The company's net assets have increased and its rent roll stability has shown an improvement. There is a strong list of potential deals. Some 98% of the company's portfolio is leased to pharmacies, the National Health Service, or family physicians, and health authorities themselves may often pay in advance. The company offers good prospects for growth with a low level of risk.

Management, Primary Health Properties

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Breaking the chain

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The Law Society has proposed reform to make house buying easier in the United Kingdom. House are illiquid assets, and buyers tend to have to sell their homes prior to buying new ones. This can mean delays unless buyers rent after selling their homes, or can make cash purchases. Mortgage financing could become more flexible to cover bridging loans, and stockholding companies could buy houses to sell on, and thus boost liquidity. This could be more difficult when demand stagnates.

Reports, House buying, Home buying

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