Commercial property on the up

Commercial property values have increased for the first time in two years. It may prove not to be the lowest point, but all the signs point to that being the case, so now is a good time for anybody who is looking to invest in property, or has been waiting to recoup losses, to take action.

At Cambrian Associates, we traditionally limit clients’ portfolios to 10 per cent commercial property investments, but, with the current upturn in this sector, we have now increased this to 15 per cent.

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