Property outlook good despite UK uncertainties
According to F&C Commercial Property Trust fund manager Richard Kirby there is plenty of reason for optimism on the sector despite significant macro risk in the UK at the moment.
According to F&C Commercial Property Trust fund manager Richard Kirby there is plenty of reason for optimism on the sector despite significant macro risk in the UK at the moment.
The demand for property is increasing as investors need for yield remains though the longer they wait to invest the more expensive the asset class becomes.
This weeks head-to-head compares two property funds Kames Property Income and RL Property.
M&G Investments has announced its £81 million M&G Global Real Estate Securities Fund is to be wound up on 22 May 2015.
When Mark Carney suggested earlier this month that UK interest rates may dip even lower, albeit temporarily, fixed income investors must have barely batted an eyelid.
Stanhope Capital has formed a new real estate advisory board to be headed by CIO Jonathan Bell.
After bringing the investment management of the global property securities funds in-house, Schroders has fill newly-created analyst roles in the team.
ING Investment Management said that real estate is now in a sweet spot for investors thanks to the low interest rate environment and strong economic growth outlook.
With data from the likes of Cofunds and the IMA showing property fund sales have been very strong of late, some may be inclined
That property is top of the pops is no great surprise, but looking under the bonnet of the funds that professional investors favour gives us clues as to whether the asset class can maintain its momentum going forward.
After announcing her resignation from M&G on 5 August, Gillian Tiltman will be joining Neuberger Berman after serving her notice period.
Mitons recent new hire David Jane has wasted no time in applying his views to the range of funds he oversees following his move to the firm in June.