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Pensioners own property worth £743bn

Retirement Planner | 21 May 2012 | 12:49

Retired homeowners own a total of £743.07 billion in property despite continued volatility in the housing market, according to new research.

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Brits eye window of opportunity for European property

Sterling's recent gain against the euro provides a window of opportunity for international clients looking to buy property in eurozone countries.

International Investment | 12 Jan 2012 | 09:05
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Taxman's IHT income up 14% after threshold freeze

The inheritance tax (IHT) threshold freeze has boosted government revenues from the tax by 14%, an accountancy firm said.

IFAonline | 20 Dec 2011 | 12:19

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A helping hand- how clients use equity release

Claire Barker goes through the results of the latest ERSA research on how clients are using equity release

Retirement Planner | 14 Dec 2011 | 13:59
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What’s driving growth in the equity release market?

Fiona Murphy finds out how the market is evolving in line with consumer demands and financial growth

Retirement Planner | 15 Nov 2011 | 16:06
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House prices set for 'slow motion' crash

Economist and investment manager David Kauders has warned the UK is set for a crash so slow that many will not even see it coming.

IFAonline | 11 Oct 2011 | 07:56

Swiss property market benefits from exchange rate environment

The recent move of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to set a minimum exchange rate against the euro will impact favourably on the Swiss property market, predicts international property search specialist Quintessentially Estates.

International Investment | 30 Sep 2011 | 10:05
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Why listed property is riding high

Alban L’Honneur, assistant fund manager on the Thames River Property team, examines why listed real estate has outperformed other sectors.

Professional Adviser | 25 Aug 2011 | 08:00
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Five things your clients will call you about this week

This weekend the national papers warned consumers off structured products but backed fixed rate bonds.

IFAonline | 22 Aug 2011 | 10:00
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Five things your clients will call you about this week

A warning about underperforming Child Trust Funds, dividends on the rise again, and the pros and cons of low-cost funds. Here is IFAonline's round-up of the weekend's national newspapers...

IFAonline | 25 Jul 2011 | 10:30
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Five things your clients will call you about this week

Concerns are mounting about sales of annuities, while savers are increasingly looking overseas for diversification. It's IFAonline's round-up of the weekend's national newspapers...

IFAonline | 11 Jul 2011 | 10:01
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London luxury property prices to rise 8% in 2011

Central London luxury home prices will rise 8% this year as overseas buyers take advantage of a weak pound, broker Savills said.

IFAonline | 28 Jun 2011 | 07:00
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Rowanmoor pension switch error cost clients £5K

Rowanmoor delayed a fund switch within a pension for almost a year, costing a group of clients more than £5,000, the Pensions Ombudsman (PO) has ruled.

IFAonline | 20 Jun 2011 | 14:30

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