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To retail investors, real estate has long been an attractive asset class. It can provide relatively stable streams of income that can match their investment needs and, unlike bonds or equities, is a tangible asset with intrinsic value.

By By Julian Taylor | Published Aug 30, 2010 | comments

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These conditions can work in the favour of experienced real estate investors supported by sound fundamental research. Investors should revisit the region and benefit from coming opportunities.

Julian Taylor is manager of Aviva Investment’s Continental European Real Estate fund

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