Moving with the times

Article Abstract:

Norwich Union Investment Management has used the recession years and the slump in real estate prices to review its property investment portfolio. The company suffered badly in the early 1990s, mainly because of its heavy investment in City of London offices. Real estate assets currently account for around 15% of the company's total investment portfolio. The reduction in its City office portfolio is balanced by investment in industrial and retail property. Additionally, the company will reduce to zero its presence in continental Europe. An important forthcoming scheme is the speculative redevelopment of its former offices in Leeds.

Investment Companies, Open-End Investment Funds, Mutual funds, Norwich Union Investment Management

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A blot on the landscape

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the contaminated land strategies of UK local authorities are discussed. Firms seeking to buy brownfield land must look at the local authority contaminated land inspection strategy and the contaminated land register. Inclusion on the inspection strategy indicates that the land requires further consideration.

Laws, regulations and rules, Soil pollution

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Green health check list

Article Abstract:

The issue of contaminated land is discussed with reference to its redevelopment. Advice for property developers and professionals on assessing and preparing brownfield sites for redevelopment is presented.

Real estate developers, Behavior

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