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Either way, a winner

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Short-term investment in the UK property market is likely to be profitable whether or not the Government decides to join the European Monetary Union (EMU). The effect on long-term property investment, if the UK becomes a member of the EMU during 2002, is hard to define. In the short-term the UK is likely to be the recipient of additional foreign investment as the pound weakens to converge with the other members of the EMU. The UK will also benefit from increased investment in commercial property if the country stays out of the EMU.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Intnl Economic Policy, Economic aspects, Finance, International economic relations, Monetary unions, European Monetary System

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Innovation paves the way

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The British property industry needs to be proactive and flexible to attract investment and achieve growth. Investment products must address the wide-ranging needs of investors, providing securitised products to those who want low risk investments, says Phillip Nelson, chairman of the Investment Property Forum (IPF). The IPF is to release a property investment guide to help industry developments. It will contain the IPF's Code of Best Practice to speed up property transactions.

Open-End Investment Funds, Investment Funds & Trusts, HOLDING AND OTHER INVESTMENT OFFICES

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Incentives for overseas investors

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Capital allowances are available to overseas investors in UK property, although many will completely overlook or underclaim their entitlement this year. Cross-border investment in property increased to 472 million pounds sterling in 1994, according to the Office for National Statistics, and overseas investors could reduce their tax liability by realising the value of their entitlement to capital allowances.

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