Property

Premier's Alex Ross is bullish on the outlook for the central London office rental market predicating demand will outstrip supply

Morgan Stanley has warned an $8.8bn property fund could face losses of up to $5.4bn.

Thames River expects a raft of real estate investment trusts to float this year as Europe's banks look to establish listed vehicles or dispose of properties to Reit managers.

London Central Portfolio will close its Recovery fund this week and is aiming to take advantage of pre-election jitters in the property market.

CONJECTURE

HSBC Asset Management's Richard Wong believes China's property, banking and utilities sectors will face mounting pressure from the Government this year.

Focus on prime end of market has brought value to New Star UK Property fund

The Government has announced a consultation into the tax regime for investment trusts, which will include rules on direct property investment.

Providers of Real estate investment trust (Reits) have welcomed changes made by Alistair Darling allowing them to pay dividends in stock instead of cash.

Real estate investment trusts (Reits) will be allowed to include stock dividends as part of their 90% income distribution requirements, Chancellor Alistair Darling has confirmed.