Property

Henderson is to convert its £1.8bn property unit trust to an OEIC in advance of a potential conversion into a Property Authorised Investment fund (PAIF).

Many investors have flocked to property in the last year to take advantage of the yields on offer, but Gary Reynolds at Courtiers said direct investment in bricks and mortar looks much more attractive now.

The trend for increased capital expenditure and M&A activity is spreading to the property sector as firms begin to upgrade their offices after years of delays.

Brandeaux is plannning to float the portfolio of its Student Accommodation fund in a bid to help meet redemption requests.

Britain's two state-backed banks have retreated from lending to the London property market since the financial crisis, in a sign of caution amid fears of an inflating housing bubble.

A group of investors in troubled overseas property sales agent Harlequin has claimed a first victory in its battle to receive compensation from advisers who 'facilitated' their investments.

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Two investors are taking TenetConnect to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) after unsuccessfully trying to retrieve money lost due to what they claim was negligent advice to invest in an unregulated overseas property scheme.

Online shopping is improving the prospect for retail as businesses seek good quality storefronts, property experts argue.