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UK Commercial Property - 10 reasons to invest

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During times of economic uncertainty investors often look for an investment diversifier that helps to spread risk away from traditional asset classes and provides an attractive and stable level of income above inflation.

Spare a thought for the high street as you sip your latte this morning

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I do love a coffee. And it turns out I’m not alone. There appears to be no limit to how much we enjoy having it flowing through our veins. It is estimated in 2012 there were around 15,500 coffee outlets in the UK producing a £5.8 billion turnover.

High-quality tenants

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Tenants matter. They are the bread and butter of property investing because the rental income stream they provide is the principal driver of long-term total returns from commercial property.

Income appeal – Rental income offers a potential tool to beat inflation

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Ainslie McLennan on the inflation-proofing characteristics of commercial property.

Four key areas when playing the UK commercial property game

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In a low interest rate environment, UK commercial property can provide diversification and attractive yields. Ainslie McLennan, co-manager of the Henderson UK Property Unit Trust, summarises four key areas investors should be thinking about when considering investing in the asset class.

Active property management: understanding the asset and tenant

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The return from property over the next couple of years is likely to be driven almost entirely by the income stream rather than capital growth. For this reason, it is all the more important to understand and know the tenant base to ensure that today’s tenants will still be around tomorrow.

Location, Location, Location

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South East bias and dominant town focus captures attractive demographics, transport links and future growth prospects.

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In this video produced by Jenna Voigt Editor for Financial Express, Ainslie McLennan discusses the diversification benefits and income opportunities within the Henderson UK Property Unit Trust.

Is regional property finally a screaming buy?

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Citywire.co.uk, 06 Feb 2013

As the gap between property prices in London and rural areas continues to widen it could be time for wealth managers to look at investing in regional real estate. However, property managers warn price differences reflect the stronger economics of London and the South East. Ainslie McLennan, who runs Henderson's UK Property Unit Trust, agrees that overall assets in London and its surrounding areas are safer even though regional properties have been "good to her".

Keeping it real: pension funds find property in search for income

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The Financial Times has recently reported that one of the world’s largest pension funds, Canada’s Caisse, is planning to increase its real estate allocation from C$30 billion to C$40 billion during the next 18 months in an attempt to boost returns away from low-yielding areas of the bond markets; the global pension fund industry has typically relied on bonds as the primary source of its income.

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