What are the risks in property?

commercial property

There are a number of different property vehicles available to UK investors and the variety looks set to increase, so it is important investors understand how they work and what their risks are

Talking about property is one of this country's favourite pastimes and 2005 was rife with predictions and expectations about the fate of the retail property market. This fevered discussion was a constant part of investment analysis too, because the state of the retail property market impacts the wealth of consumers and therefore the UK economy. 2005 was also the year in which property investment within Sipps was hotly debated, but all to no avail because the Chancellor pulled the plug on the idea. Expectations have also been building about real estate investment trusts (Reits) and a number ...