Property

Jonathan Stapleton thinks 'freedom and choice' could trigger a buy to let boom

There are obvious signs of a bubble developing in the London property market, according to Hermes Real Estate.

Natasha Browne examines how a rise in yields would impact property portfolios

Falkirk Pension Fund has awarded a £30m mandate to the Hearthstone Investments Housing Fund for Scotland.

Pension funds considering investing in property should steer clear of speculative commercial developments and avoid overpaying for trophy assets in London, according to Threadneedle.

Buzz respondents expect equity investments to continue to perform well for schemes in 2014.

The London Borough of Hounslow Pension Fund has outsourced £20m of property investment management to Threadneedle Investments.

Naomi Rainey looks at DC schemes’ growing interest in illiquid assets

Equities, fixed income, property and alternatives. This has been the standard way of breaking down portfolio allocations for years.

M&G Real Estate has further diversified its fund with the purchase of an £88m shopping centre in Sutton Coldfield.