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Congratulations – you’ve inherited a hefty tax bill

1 March, 2004 04:11 PM

Families in Business

Family businesses which pass premises down between generations could be caught in Britain’s plans to close loopholes in the inheritance tax regime, say experts familiar with the Labour government’s new budget proposals.

Real estate and the home town bias

1 January, 2004 05:36 PM

Bárbara Schuck

One of the top concerns of a family is confidentiality in its investments. Real estate investment means that, through an appropriate investment vehicle, the ultimate owner of property is protected from identification, liability and reporting requirements, says Bárbara Schuck

Real estate investment: why cash flow is king

1 January, 2004 05:31 PM

Robert Game

Although signs of economic recovery are emerging in key markets around the globe, Robert Game suggests that investors looking to extend their property portfolios should look at the big picture before taking the plunge, particularly in terms of capital appreciation versus wealth preservation

REITs: safe as houses

1 January, 2004 05:26 PM

Melanie Stern

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are the best way to invest in a number of properties under a single security, and carry a number of benefits for wealth family portfolios, explains Melanie Stern

Managing the risks of art investment

1 January, 2004 05:20 PM

Randall James Willette

For most years since 1960 art prices have continued to outpace the world stock markets – justification that art investment can be an important component of a family’s investment portfolio. But prices are volatile, so beware of the risks

Risk management and the family company

1 January, 2004 05:02 PM

Nick Dryden

Risk management is no longer the preserve of publicly traded concerns and safeguarding interests means taking a hard look at the programmes on offer