Investment Properties
Over the last few years, property has far out-performed the stock market and all forms of savings, and as a result, many people have become involved in the property investment market. In addition, those investors who buy-to-let can obtain an investment that provides both capital growth and income.
However, anyone considering getting into this market must bear it in mind that property investments can be risky over the short to medium term, and many market analysts have warned that UK price growth will slow dramatically or even fall in the next five years.
There are many different types of property investment; in this section we take a closer look at each of them, including student houses, holiday homes and pied-à-terres. We also investigate some of the crucial factors to consider when buying an investment property.