Journal of Property Finance: Volume 2 Issue 1

The Use of Collateral Warranties in the Development Process

Anthony Lavers

Gives an account of the phenomenon of increased use of collateralwarranties within the property industry as a means of affording arecourse against building producers. Outlines the…

French Finance

Chris Watson

Outlines, from a legal point of view, some general principles ofFrench financing, some of its particular features and certainlimitations. Considers finance in a legal context and…

Mansard PLC – A Case Study in Recovery

Colin R. Robinson

Introduces Mansard, a well‐established construction company thathas become increasingly involved in both property development andproperty investment. Notes that during 1990 its…

Open‐end German Property Funds

Kersten von Schenck

Notes that German open‐end property funds play a visible, althoughnot predominant, role in property financing in Germany. Describes theirstructure, the strict set of rules about…

Public and Private Initiatives in the “Small” Industrial Sector: Northern Ireland

J.N. Berry, W.J. McCluskey, W.S. McGreal, T. Beamish

Looks at mechanisms to encourage the growth of the small industrialsector in Northern Ireland. Evaluates the respective ideas of enterpriseagencies and the private developers�…

The Use of Deep Discount and Zero Coupon Bonds in the UK Property Market – 1

Anthony Shayle

Notes there has been a growing awareness of the need to introducehybrid financial instruments to the property financing market. Examinesthe characteristics of deep discount, zero…

Priority of Security and Subordinations

Julie Saward

Outlines the framework of subordination of secured loans. Coversthe variation of priority of security, subordination techniques, paymentfreezes on the junior debt, trustees of…

Foreign Currency Loans – A Credible Borrowing Alternative?

Nico Gubbins

Notes that foreign currency loans have become increasingly populardue to the UK′s entrance to the Exchange Rate Mechanism and an increasein clients′ awareness of financial…

Property Lending Survey 1991

Mike Riley, David Isaac

Provides results of a survey of 53 banks and financial institutionsrelating to property loans. Notes that the main lending banks have notresponded to this survey but have reduced…

Recent European Community Legislation Concerning the Environment

Philip Webster

Outlines certain current aspects of European law relating to theenvironment. Includes discussion of material building works, otherinfrastructure projects and disposal of waste…

The Use of Information Technology in Presentation of Property‐Related Financial Information

Nicholas B. Nunnington

Examines the use of information technology to improve thepresentation of professional knowledge and expertise in the field ofproperty‐related issues. Discusses the importance of…