Investing in Property
"You can't go wrong with bricks and mortar", they say. And with the phenomenal increase in house prices over the past 10 years, investing in property has looked like a dead cert. But is it now?
Here at MoneyWeek we have a very sceptical view of the housing boom. It seems clear to us that property prices are due for a serious 'correction', as the polite parlance goes.
So if not the UK, where in the world should you be investing in property? Few destinations seem attractive at present, but we think German property is definitely worth a look.
See below for articles on investing in property at home and abroad, including buy-to-lets, commercial property and the HIPs debacle. And for the very latest advice on investing in property, sign up for a MoneyWeek free trial now.
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House prices record first annual fall since 1996
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House price growth to grind to halt
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How to tackle negative equity
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RICS says 10% chance of property crash
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What really happens at an Inside Track seminar
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House prices fall in August, says RICS
House prices fell in the UK last month for the first time since 2005 as a run...
How to ward off rogue builders
Getting the builders in is rarely stress-free – even if you’re lucky enough...
