...for the average person...
2007-02-19 20:30:39 · 9 answers · asked by Nothing's Forever 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
It has never been the best, shares always beat it over time
2007-02-20 22:29:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Property investment is a risky investment.
Over the last few years, property, in general, has been doing very well. However, there is significant risk involved. Interest rates could keep increasing or there could be a property crash (ableit unlikely in the current market).
It terms of security, other forms of investments are better such as government bonds but the higher the security the lower the return.
Professional independent financial advice should be sought to find the best forms of investment for yourself.
It's never a good idea to put all your eggs in one basket.
2007-02-20 14:46:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Property investment will probably always be an important part of a plan to achieve financial security. But just as the average person does not exist, so a "one best investment" does not exist.
Shares, cash, property and other sources of income must be balanced in a portfolio that reflects your unique circumstances - number of children, wife, other dependents, your age, your acumen as an investor, etc, etc.
2007-02-20 12:04:25 · answer #3 · answered by Piet Strydom 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You can leverage your money with property. Ie With £10,000 you can buy a £100,000 property with a mortgage and if the market goes up by 10% you make £10,000 in capital which is a 100% return on capital. Try doubling your money with shares - it is not easy and you may lose the lot. Property is a solid long term investment and it is safer than stocks. If you want to save money in a bank you will make a maximum of 4% on your money. This is derisory but safe. It depends on how risk adverse you are. Property has made more people rich on Britains Sunday Times Rich List than any other investment venhicle but it is a long term game (think in terms of decades).
2007-02-20 08:37:11 · answer #4 · answered by Galien5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford the mortgage and in the time that you cannot work or get laid off you will be able to take care of the mortgage for the time being.
If you put it on rent and don't have tenants for a certain amount of time, will you be able to afford the mortgage.
If suppose you cannot pay the mortgage, I believe you have a grace period of 90 days depending on the bank or mortgage lender, your house can be foreclosed and you will lose all your money.
If you have a good amount of money to invest the safe place to invest is mutual funds.
2007-02-20 04:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by abc123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like all investing it never pays to put all your eggs in one basket . You are better of having a diverse portfolio designed with your own individual needs and requirements based on your risk and reward profile. Go see a independent investment adviser, If you are serious about investment. (See a couple and compare advise)
Best of luck
2007-02-20 07:26:19 · answer #6 · answered by Jim G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find i'm saving quite a lot of money from ebay. keep you regular job and buy and sell on ebay. just don't spend any of the profits. X
2007-02-20 04:39:41 · answer #7 · answered by Pat 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think so, aver the long term anyway.
2007-02-20 04:37:39 · answer #8 · answered by Martyn A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That has been my experience
2007-02-20 05:40:51 · answer #9 · answered by trumps 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋