Ian Payne, the chief executive of Laurel, said it was "a great transaction for both parties".

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Ian Payne is also frustrated by what he sees as the lack of ambition among some young people.

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John will also continue to host Radio 5 Live's coverage of the tournament, sharing the anchor duties with Ian Payne.

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According to Ian Payne , senior vice president and managing director for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific for Realogy global relocation firm Cartus , buying real estate in emerging markets can be very rewarding.

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According to Ian Payne , senior vice president and managing director for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific for Realogy (nyse: H - news - people ) global relocation firm Cartus , buying real estate in emerging markets can be very rewarding.

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"Not only has time marched on in real estate markets, but the position of the U.S. dollar as the world currency has weakened significantly against the Sterling and Euro as well, " says Ian Payne, senior vice president and managing director for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific for Realogy (nyse: H - news - people ) global relocation firm Cartus.

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