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Flight to prime assets will be extenuated as markets go into reverse

By: Language: English Series: Sustainablebuilding inc Propertyforecast ; (56) August 2011, 12-14(3)Publication details: 2011Subject(s): Summary: Assesses how property is placed as an investment medium in a period of turmoil on the world financial markets in comparison with bonds and equities. Property always finds itself torn in two directions: it has a high income yield (currently higher than equities or bonds); property faces the problem of security of income. Recognises the quoted property sector as a leading indicator for direct property. Figures cover: EU 27 - contributions to GDP growth, 10-year government bond yields, UK prime office yields, and UK quoted property companies.

Assesses how property is placed as an investment medium in a period of turmoil on the world financial markets in comparison with bonds and equities. Property always finds itself torn in two directions: it has a high income yield (currently higher than equities or bonds); property faces the problem of security of income. Recognises the quoted property sector as a leading indicator for direct property. Figures cover: EU 27 - contributions to GDP growth, 10-year government bond yields, UK prime office yields, and UK quoted property companies.