To generate income and some growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in European property related equities (company shares) including listed closed ended real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). To achieve a return in excess of the FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Europe Index over rolling five year periods (after charges). The fund invests in equities and equity-related securities of companies that derive a significant proportion of their revenues or profits from European real estate operations or have a significant proportion of their assets in European real estate. European countries can include the UK and the emerging markets of Europe.