Still an inflation-buster?
Language: English Series: EuroProperty ; 17 January 2011, 6-7(2)Publication details: 2011Subject(s): Summary: Recent studies by Morgan Stanley and the International Property Federation have come to different conclusions about the role of inflation in respect of property investment decisions. Morgan Stanley sees UK inflation staying well above the 2% inflation target in 2011 and advises investors to buy listed property. The International Property Federation has doubts that commercial property can effectively hedge against inflation. The volatility of property returns is not sensitive to inflation but increases with GDP growth. Property stocks do not act as property but as equities.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L152169 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 152169-1001 |
Recent studies by Morgan Stanley and the International Property Federation have come to different conclusions about the role of inflation in respect of property investment decisions. Morgan Stanley sees UK inflation staying well above the 2% inflation target in 2011 and advises investors to buy listed property. The International Property Federation has doubts that commercial property can effectively hedge against inflation. The volatility of property returns is not sensitive to inflation but increases with GDP growth. Property stocks do not act as property but as equities.