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UK property shortage: What can we learn from other countries?

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The property crisis isn't exclusively a UK phenomenon, but other countries are dealing with it in different ways. We take a look at what the UK can learn from these solutions. The UK isn't the only country facing a housing shortage. Here we…

Does crowdfunding really offer attractive returns for investors?

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Research shows that investors are putting more money than ever into crowdfunded businesses. But does the sector really offer attractive returns, asks Ben Lobel If a business needs finance to expand, improve facilities or purchase new equipment,…

Airbnb boosts property values in the UK as they are ‘ideal’ for renting out

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HOMES ideal for renting out via the website Airbnb are fetching premiums of tens of thousands of pounds when they come up for sale. The increasing popularity of the website could also threaten affordable accommodation for ordinary renters. An…

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Returning British expats face property black hole

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British expatriates considering returning home in the face of uncertainty over their status as EU residents following Brexit could be in for a nasty shock. Research by Retirement Advantage Equity Release shows that since 2010, the combination…

Government considers new investment fund to support start-ups post-Brexit

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The government is considering launching a new investment fund to support the growth of start-ups in the UK, fearing a loss in access to funds from the European Investment Fund (EIF) after its exit from the European Union. EIF-backed funds have…

Buyers flocking to coastal markets

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COASTAL property markets have taken off with new figures revealing a surge in auctions and sales numbers. Auction activity on the Gold Coast was booming, according to the latest CoreLogic RP Data Quarterly Auction Market Review, with…

Making the most of early equity investment opportunities

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By Matthew Cushen Equity investing in early stage start-up businesses is becoming an increasingly common component of a diversified portfolio.  Part of the attraction of funding start-ups continues to be a highly attractive tax regime that…

UK housing market shrugs off concerns of Brexit slowdown

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The UK housing market is shrugging off concerns in the wider economy following the Brexit vote, compounding problems for many first-time buyers still wrestling with the strongest year-on-year price rises in the market. There are more buyers…

Opportunities – and pitfalls – to investing in baby boomers’ retirements: UBS

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Within the next 15 years, almost all of the 6 million Australians who make up the "baby boomer" generation will reach or be well into their retirement. The vast majority will not be wealthy enough to get by without an income unless they sell…