Property and porn
Series: Property Week ; 65(43) 3 November 2000, 48-52(5)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Describes the findings of a Property Week investigation into the property men within the secretive porn barons' empires. The investigation found that these operators control up to £750m of property between them. They often work together on deals and joint ventures, funding their investment activities by the proceeds from sex shops and magazines. Discusses the likely effects on these operators of the recent easing of the 'R' restriction, which lifts Britain's bar on the sale of hardcore pornography. This promises to boost the value of their property kingdoms. Looks at the activities of David and Ralph Gold, owners of Ann Summers and backers of the entrepreneurial Greenwich House Properties.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS62971 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 109167-1001 |
Describes the findings of a Property Week investigation into the property men within the secretive porn barons' empires. The investigation found that these operators control up to £750m of property between them. They often work together on deals and joint ventures, funding their investment activities by the proceeds from sex shops and magazines. Discusses the likely effects on these operators of the recent easing of the 'R' restriction, which lifts Britain's bar on the sale of hardcore pornography. This promises to boost the value of their property kingdoms. Looks at the activities of David and Ralph Gold, owners of Ann Summers and backers of the entrepreneurial Greenwich House Properties.