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Property is seen as safe but also risky. It's one of the factors blamed for the financial crisis but investors are turning to it as a safe haven in the current low risk environment. Bill Hughes, managing director at Legal & General Property, discusses with property correspondent Ed Hammond the attractions of property, which sectors offer opportunities and the importance of timing.

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