real estate purchases

Commercial property markets across Europe were described as "broadly stable" during the final quarter of 2011 in terms of rents and yields, CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) stated. The firm's report revealed prime yields and rents...

Credit availability - or the lack thereof - is becoming a real thorn in the side of the UK's property industry, with many potential buyers being held back by difficulties in sourcing finance for real estate purchases....

An increasing number of Nordic-based investors have begun to reassess their strategies and are being lured back to making real estate purchases, the Financial Times reports. Pension funds in the region had been very active in property markets all around the world in the years leading up to the crisis, but were faced with a backlash as the markets began to tumble....

An increasing number of banks have been prepared to lend money to fund large UK real estate purchases in the last six months, City AM has reported. According to property advisor Savills, at least 12 banks have leant at least GBP 100 million over the period....

Under usual market conditions all investors understand the way that risk works. The higher the risk the higher the potential returns, reduce your exposure to risk and watch your potential returns shrink proportionally. The skill is choosing an investment which realistically meets your expectations and tolerance to risk at the same time.

April 2009 sees the launch of the first IPIN SES (Secure Exit Strategy) product in the UK. This is exciting for various reasons not least that it now means investors who like the SES model are now able to invest in sterling and have the ability to hedge currencies by using multiple SES vehicles.