Category: REITS, Shares, Funds
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Student Housing Boom Could Be a Bust – Are REIT Investors in for a Rough Ride?
The student housing market has been a gold mine for investors, particularly REITs like Unite and Empiric Student Property. But with the tide turning on student numbers and university finances, are those golden days over? Investors Chronicle reported on the numbers. The Student Housing Boom The past two decades have seen a dramatic increase in…
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Labour’s Housing Plans Send Housebuilder Shares Soaring!
With Labour’s election victory, housebuilders are celebrating! The party’s ambitious plans for 1.5 million new homes over the next five years, coupled with a shake-up of planning rules, are seen as a major boost for the sector. Green Belt Blues Gone? Labour’s plans go beyond simply building more homes. They’re aiming to tackle the “grey…
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IM Properties – Losses Don’t Derail Development Giant
Despite posting a hefty £37.6m pre-tax loss, IM Properties, a major player in the UK property development scene, remains bullish about the future. The losses are largely attributed to write-downs in their US portfolio and UK housebuilding division. This is a common theme in the property sector right now, with global events and rising interest…
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Builders Booming – Election Promises Fuel House Price Hope!
It’s a big week for property developers, and the stock market’s already showing signs of excitement! With the General Election just around the corner, and the housing market on the move, there’s a lot to be optimistic about for those who build and sell homes. Prices Tick Up, Despite High Mortgages Even with mortgage rates…
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Housebuilders Hit Hard – Interest Rate Fears Haunt Property Market
Investors are shying away from the property market as housebuilders report a slump in profits and warn of a ‘lack of urgency’ among buyers. The FTSE 100 saw a drop yesterday, largely driven by housebuilders who are feeling the pinch from rising interest rates. Berkeley’s Warning: A ‘Lack of Urgency’ Berkeley Group, a major player…
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Berkeley Group Profits Take a Hit
The property market is cooling, and it’s hitting the big players hard. Berkeley Group, the luxury homebuilder, is expected to see profits drop by almost 10% in the year ending April, following a slump in sales. Sales Slowdown – Blame the Interest Rates The news comes as no surprise to anyone following the housing market.…
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Could This 7.3% REIT Dividend Be Your New Best Friend?
Tired of the hassle of being a landlord? Fed up with chasing tenants and dealing with leaky roofs? Well, an expert at Motley Fool is highlighting a way to earn a steady income without the headaches of bricks and mortar. It’s called Greencoat UK Wind (LSE: UKW), and it’s a real estate investment trust (REIT) that’s…
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Bellway – Housebuilders’ Prices Up, Homes Selling Fast
It seems the UK housing market is finally starting to recover, and some housebuilders are cashing in! Bellway, has just announced that it’s expecting to rake in even more cash this year than they thought. They’re now predicting their average home sale will hit a whopping £305,000, a big jump from their previous estimate. That’s…
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New Property Fund Hopes to Cash in on Truss’ Mini-Budget Chaos
It’s been two years since Liz Truss’s mini-budget sent shockwaves through the UK economy. Now, a new property fund is hoping to make a fortune from the chaos it caused! Special Opportunities Reit, a brand new company, is about to become the first real estate investment trust (Reit) to launch in London since 2021. They’re…
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Buy-to-Let Giant Paragon Rakes in Profits
One of Britain’s biggest buy-to-let mortgage lenders, Paragon, has just announced a massive profit jump, leaving investors beaming and landlords happy. They made a whopping £110.6 million in the first half of the year, more than double what they made last year! This comes despite the fact that fewer people are taking out new mortgages,…