It remains to be seen what effect the latest developments in Europe will have on financial markets, but is now the right time for the well-informed investor to take advantage of the relative stability of UK real estate?
Latest IPD Monthly data revealed the sixth consecutive month of negative growth for the UK property market, amounting to a cumulative -1.1% since November 2011. Over the last six months, values have fallen in some sectors by up to 6.5% (regional shopping centres), while central London offices, retail and industrial units all recorded positive capital growth. Total return from property remained positive in April at 0.2%, which is favourable when compared to the declines in equities of 0.3%. Given value fluctuations, property should be viewed as a long-term investment. The annualised to...
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