1.   The property sector was another casualty of the lurch towards higher interest rates.

2.   But Mr Trussler ruled out any more building in the commercial property sector.

3.   Analysts are also downgrading earnings for publicly traded companies, including banks, as the poor-performing property sector could hit a wide range of companies.

4.   Han said investment in property development sector is likely to speed up the speculation of real estate and trigger inflation.

5.   Han investment in property development sector is likely to speed up the speculation of real estate and trigger inflation.

6.   So we like the Ace Ltd. and the Principal Financial Group among others in the property casualty sector.

7.   Such reports mean occupancy rates and rents likely will continue to rise in just about every property sector, analysts said.

8.   Such reports mean occupancy rates will likely remain at high levels and rents will rise in just about every property sector, analysts said.

9.   The first to go may be interest rate-sensitive companies in the property sector, with banks a close second, economists said.

10.   The French property sector remains depressed.