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Real estate hotspots: the experts’ choice

September 1, 2007

Determined to invest in real estate but unsure which markets will be the next big thing? Four real estate experts give their top five global regions which they believe are the best to invest in and can yield maximum returns

Craig Thomas, research head, Citi Property Investors.

Expert advice from the real estate professionals

September 1, 2007

Families in Business chaired a roundtable meeting at the Families in Business real estate conference in London to discuss the current state of global real estate – how, where and when to achieve maximum returns

Roundtable panel
Javier de Muguiro is the founder of Achievers Capital, a multifamily office based in Spain.

Alternative investments: daring to be different

May 1, 2007

Families in Business chaired a roundtable discussion at Campden’s Family Alternative Investment Conference to discuss whether now is a good time for families to purchase AIs, the growing impact of green investments and the asset classes to look out for

Families in Business chaired a roundtable discussion at Campden's Family Alternative Investment Conference to discuss whether now is a good time for families to purchase AIs, the growing impact of green investments and the asset classes to look out for.

Is now a good time to purchase alternative investments and, if so, why?

Alternatives: where best to invest?

May 1, 2007

Alternative investments are increasingly becoming essential elements of an investor’s portfolio. But what current trends should you be aware of? James Freeman explores what’s hot and what’s not in the world of alternatives …

Alternative investments are increasingly becoming essential elements of an investor's portfolio. But what current trends should you be aware of? James Freeman explores what's hot and what's not in the world of alternatives.

James Freeman is a senior relationship manager at Key Asset Management in London.

Rich potential in Dubai

January 1, 2007

Despite the political and social problems in the Middle East, Dubai appears to have carved itself an untroubled niche, where foreign investors and residents are able to live and do business with the rest of the world in peace and security. David Nicholson reports

David Nicholson is a freelance journalist based in London.

Property developers and businesspeople in general have been amazed at the rapid growth of Shanghai over the past few years, as giant office and residential buildings have risen from the ground.

A stylish investment option

March 1, 2006

Observers had been convinced he would make it too costly, but Gordon Brown’s thumbs up on the launch of UK real estate investment trusts mean family investors have some new investment options to examine – from both the buy and the sell-side, finds Melanie Stern

Melanie Stern is section editor of Families in Business.

Observers had been convinced he would make it too costly, but Gordon Brown's thumbs up on the launch of UK real estate investment trusts mean family investors have some new investment options to examine – from both the buy and the sell-side, finds Melanie Stern

What about REITs in Switzerland?

March 1, 2005

Many Swiss and foreign investors are looking to invest in Swiss real estate through collective investment vehicles. Although Switzerland does not offer the option of a REIT, the Swiss real estate investment fund may be more flexible and tax efficient for the investor, explains Stephan Pfenninger

Stephan Pfenninger is a partner with Tax Partner AG, Zurich, Switzerland. www.taxpartner.ch

Property: alternative investment or tried and tested asset class?

March 1, 2005

Research suggests that investors are increasing their exposure to real estate. But if that’s where the hot money is going it’s much less clear how to invest, where to get advice and who to work with for the best results, says Richard Willsher

Richard Willsher is a freelance journalist specialising in finance.

Research suggests that investors are increasing their exposure to real estate. But if that's where the hot money is going it's much less clear how to invest, where to get advice and who to work with for the best results, says Richard Willsher

PIFs: the next generation of property investment

November 1, 2004

UK REITs could offer families the liquidity and diversification they search for without the hair-raising volatility of hedge funds and conventional stocks, says Melanie Stern

Melanie Stern is section editor of Families in Business magazine.

UK REITs could offer families the liquidity and diversification they search for without the hair-raising volatility of hedge funds and conventional stocks, says Melanie Stern

Real estate and the home town bias

January 1, 2004

One of the top concerns of a family is confidentiality in its investments. Real estate investment means that, through an appropriate investment vehicle, the ultimate owner of property is protected from identification, liability and reporting requirements, says Bárbara Schuck

Bárbara Schuck is a principal of Bridgemer Investment Properties, Zollikon, Switzerland