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Investment bonds are useful investments for people looking for growth, income or inheritance tax mitigation, but add in an extra layer of charges

Guaranteed investment bonds protect investors' original capital and are taxed as part of income, making them a superior alternative to a deposit account which offers exposure to equities

Offshore investment bonds are a good solution for investors who wish to retire abroad and achieve tax efficiency with the possibility of drawing an income

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The introduction of Reits heralds a dynamic change for property as an asset class and offers new opportunities for investors. Their launch in the UK is the result of close consultation between industry and the Government, and this has resulted in a flexible...

As the first Reits come to market David Butler of Reit promotion group Reita tells Investment Week how these vehicles will be beneficial and also how they could be improved

Newly established Reits will have a year in which to meet the income and asset test which should mean more investment cash for a greater number of property companies, improved diversity and a healthy level of competition