?Bricks and mortar? has, for decades, been a guiding principle for savvy investors looking to make a return. While property investments don?t always promise the kind of stellar returns that can be earned on riskier investments, they also don?t come with the downsides. And, over the long-term, all the evidence suggests that property is the best means by which to grow your money. In fact, while data recently published by Heathstone Investments1 reveals that, over the course of one year, returns on property investment are eclipsed by those in equities (7% and 12% respectively) ? the story is a different one over the longer-term.
Over 10 years, investments in property and equities both return around 8%, while over 15 years, property investments return nearly 12%, while equities return less than 8%. So, while property investment doesn?t always contain the highs and lows of other investment, for those looking to make a stable and long-term return on their money, the data suggests it is the preferable option. With political uncertainty having rocked stock markets and equities in recent years, and with further potential turmoil on the horizon, the case for investing in bricks and mortar has never been stronger. The question then becomes however, which property to invest in"
For many years, a staple choice for those looking at property investment has been the buy-to-let sector. There are an estimated 2 million buy-to-let investors in the UK, invested in a private rented sector...