UK direct property was the top-performing investment sector in 2018, with only eight sectors experiencing growth, according to research by investment manager Tilney. The UK’s top performer is financial services and insurance, which saw a rise of more than 6% on average over the year, while construction fell 0.4%. UK gilts, technology and telecommunications, global bonds, money market, short-term money market, and several other property classes also experienced growth. The biggest decline came from European smaller companies, which fell 14.42%. Meanwhile, Brexit uncertainty has hit investor optimism in UK shares, corporate bonds and property, according to a survey by Lloyds Bank Private Banking.
UK direct property was the top-performing investment sector in 2018, with only eight sectors experiencing growth, according to research by investment manager Tilney. Direct property’s growth of 4.75% led UK index-linked gilts with 3.25% growth. UK gilts, technology and telecommunications, global bonds, money market, short-term money market, and several other property classes also experienced growth. The biggest decline came from European smaller companies, which fell 14.42%. Meanwhile, Brexit uncertainty has hit investor optimism in UK shares, corporate bonds and property, according to a survey by Lloyds Bank Private Banking.