Property has been out of favour for some time. The creation of UK Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in January 2007 heralded the top of a property market that had been on a sustained bull run for years. The ensuing decline was severe and the sector has struggled to recover following the economic downturn. However, REITs can provide access to an asset class, offering income, diversification, plus some inflation protection over the long-term. They are classified as closed ended investment trusts and must distribute 90 per cent of their income.
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