Survey London
Language: English Series: EuroProperty ; 2 August 2010, 17-21(5)Publication details: 2010Subject(s): Summary: Volumes levels in the City of London investment market reached £3.3bn in the first half of 2010, still significantly down on the boom years of 2005-2007. Investors from many countries are seeking prime and well located secondary assets. Cash influx and supply imbalance have caused downward pressure on yields. West End investment volumes totalled £980m in the first quarter of 2010 with UK buyers taking up 42% whereas in 2009 78% of central London purchases were by overseas investors. The severe shortage of new-build space is likely to worsen into 2011 encouraging pre-lets of buildings due in 2012. Central London's largest source of real estate capital this year is expected to be Qatar.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L150646 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 150646-1001 |
Volumes levels in the City of London investment market reached £3.3bn in the first half of 2010, still significantly down on the boom years of 2005-2007. Investors from many countries are seeking prime and well located secondary assets. Cash influx and supply imbalance have caused downward pressure on yields. West End investment volumes totalled £980m in the first quarter of 2010 with UK buyers taking up 42% whereas in 2009 78% of central London purchases were by overseas investors. The severe shortage of new-build space is likely to worsen into 2011 encouraging pre-lets of buildings due in 2012. Central London's largest source of real estate capital this year is expected to be Qatar.