The annual Investment Property Databank index measures £130bn of commercial UK property. Malcolm Hunt, Head of UK Client Services discusses the winners and losers.
With many potential buyers waiting in the wings, the property market should stabilise by mid-2009 as sharp rate cuts improve affordability, says Ray Boulger at John Charcol.
With sellers and valuers unable to agree on values, the commercial property market finds itself bogged down with a lack of transactional flow, explains Nick Burnell at Rutley Capital. However, for the ambitious investor, these are exciting times.
Increasing demand and consumer interest saw parts of London’s prime property market rise 1% late last year. However, areas hit by the financial crisis – Islington, Docklands – haven’t fared as well.
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With many potential buyers waiting in the wings, the property market should stabilise by mid-2009 as sharp rate cuts improve affordability, says Ray Boulger at John Charcol.
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