During the course of the past few years, there has been a considerable increase in the number of property funds established in Guernsey. The increase has principally been investor-driven, as demand for property funds increases in response to money moving away from equities and other investments. This demand has come from institutional and retail investors. The Channel Islands generally, and Guernsey in particular, have benefited from the growing appetite for property investments.

The factors contributing to Guernsey’s expansion are numerous.