Property

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  • The value of investments can fall as well as rise and any income from them is not guaranteed. You should be prepared to lose your investment. Past performance is not a guide to future performance.
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At a glance

Bricks and mortar have long been held as solid, long-term investments, and for many they are. Buying a property is generally the biggest financial commitment we make. But as an investment property is also an illiquid asset, turning it into cash takes time, and you need to maintain it too. Here we look at different ways to invest in the property sector... a provide you with a handy way of keeping in touch with local property prices too.

  • Property shares and indices - find the companies whose business is property related, from building materials and construction, to property holdings and development. Plus the sectors which benefit from home improvement activity.
  • Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - companies that provide tax-efficient investment in retail and commercial property.
  • Property Funds - funds which focus on the property sector.

London property

Average house prices in the London area in the past 6 months are as follows:

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