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Sat 09 Sep 2005UK to allow property investment trustsThe UK is to proceed with the introduction of real estate investment trusts (Reits) by the end of the year, according to property industry leaders.Reits, a form of tax-transparent investment vehicle, are common in many countries, including the US and Australia, where they control hundreds of billions of dollars of assets.