There are risks to this strategy, already apparent in Vietnam, where the equities and property markets are tumbling.

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During the second quarter the general economic conditions started to reflect in the property market and the slowdown became apparent in the figures.

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Capital charges are higher for commercial property than for homes but banks can still be seduced by the apparent stability of a real asset producing predictable cash flows.

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They also said if the tiles had fallen for no apparent reason then there may have been an issue with the maintenance of the property and they may have been able to consider the claim for damage to the windscreen.

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When Vick's property in Virginia was raided, 54 pit bull terriers were found, some with apparent dog fighting injuries, as well as training equipment like a treadmill and a stick used to pry open dogs' jaws.

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