Legal and General has capitalised on the new Isa rules for property funds with the launch of the L&G UK Property unit trust. Aiming to deliver income and capital growth, the fund was launched at the end of February and invests in a diversified portfolio of commercial property, including retail, office and industrial sectors. The portfolio launched with 37 properties and is managed by Michael Barrie, who is the director of the L&G property division. Targeting an initial 5.4% property yield, the fund was launched with &105m of assets, &100m of which is in property assets with the other &5m...
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