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THE 2012 London Olympics and European development opportunities should ensure property fund investors are not short changed over the coming years, according to Ben Ritchie manager of the Aberdeen Property Share fund.

HOMEWISE has launched a property finance scheme called Find & Afford that it said will be an alternative to traditional equity release schemes.

BARCLAYS Capital is launching a European Real Estate Income fund to give investors access to the European REIT market and provide diversification away from UK property.

A WIDELY anticipated base rate rise next month and the introduction of the new Home Information Packs (HIPs) on 1 June are likely to put the brakes on the UK property market, an expert has warned.

Missing the boat: Are IFAs making the most for their clients and for themselves from the increasing investment in the more active property markets? Many are, but even more haven't found the route yet, says Chris Howard

VCT funds raised for the tax year 2006-2007 have fallen to just over a third of the amount raised the year before, according to research by Allenbridge Group.

INVESTORS are re-locating their wealth away from traditional assets and into property, according to Prudential.

TILNEY has begun adding soft commodity exposure to its client portfolios.

THE UK has been named the second most profitable country for buy-to-let investors, suggesting people will be keeping their money closer to home in 2007.

THE collapse of America's sub-prime lending market has given a boost to Keydata's Income Property Bond, which invests in rented property in the US.