More are more people are looking for alternatives to traditional investment, as pension funds face shortfalls and interest rates remain low.
For many, it is the lure of property, both domestic and foreign that attracts the attention and the investment. Properties as second homes, rental vehicles or straightforward investments are very popular, but purchase can be complicated and maintenance costs are high. Land, on the other hand, is an untapped investment that could make some fantastic profits.
Why land?
Land is becoming an increasingly popular investment, particularly in places like the UK, where housing shortages are a growing problem and land consequently rises in value. The benefits of buying land include:
Return – the rates of return on land, whilst not guaranteed, are often better than returns on any other type of investment, including stock market investments and property.
Simplicity – the purchase of a parcel of land is a straightforward legal transaction that can be completed within 28 days. Selling your land on is equally as easy.
Management – you don’t have to be checking share prices every day or spending your profits on maintaining a property, or dealing with tenants. Instead, you buy your land and then leave it until development plans are agreed, or you simply want to sell it on. It is a simple, low maintenance investment.
Locality – no matter where you live, there is probably some land available for purchase. You can visit the site, talk to the company that owns the land currently and look into the likelihood of planning permission being granted. You can have a direct involvement with your investment.
If you have money that you want to invest, but you’re not convinced by the level of return on traditional investment vehicles, then think seriously about buying land. Even a small investor can access this market now, through land banking, where a single company buys an expensive piece of land and then sells smaller parcels on to private investors. Talk to a land agent to see how you can get started.
Author: Nationwide
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Saturday, June 13, 2009
Why Property Investing Is A Smart Thing To Do
Anyone who is retired is thinking about retirement. In the US, retirement worries are common. It seems like today there is a new investment strategy on the market almost every day, and many would-be retirees are jumping on whatever bandwagon they can to ensure they are protected financially when it comes to the retirement years. What many people do not realize is that there exists an investment strategy right under their nose that can be very successful in securing financial freedom at retirement. This investment strategy is land investment and is one of the smartest things anyone can do to increase their net worth and financial freedom.
The most rewarding investment strategy would obviously be to bear low risks yet yield high returns. That much is common sense. Good old fashion savings will not give you high returns, and stock market games are not often associated with low risks. Investing in land is one that that comes with both low risks and high returns if you play your cards right and you do not need to be independently wealthy to get into this industry. Small amount of money or large, investing in land has its special charm.
The advantages of investing in property that is not developed are great. Land property is an investment that offers consistent returns that are safer than other investments, and always appreciate in value. Thus, if you invest in land, when and if you decide to sell it, your will always get a higher return on your investment. In many periods of time the returns have far outstripped the returns on the stock market. Stock market and bond investments are currently averaging rates of returns in the 4 to 8 percent range. Land investments on the other hand can offer returns on your cash investment as high as 200 percent. The largest advantage to land investments is the significant return on your investment as land always and only appreciates in value.
Buying property in markets where land stock moves fast is prudent. For example, land investments in Florida and the Carolinas are extremely wise location points to begin land investment. This is considered a hot market because this is the area of the country that retirees are moving to. It is estimated that 50 million people will move to the South within the next two decades. The warm climate and easier lifestyle is appealing to the retired generation and they are buying real estate there at alarming rates. So another strategy would be to buy land where retirees will be moving in the next decade.
Knowing how and when to act with land investments can be done with the aid of a realtor in the area you are interested in. The better the reputation the happier you are. The more the experience the happier you are. Realtors know land the way a banker knows money, and they will always work with you to ensure your dollar is maximized. Now is the time to start thinking about it. If you act smart land investment can be rewarding.
Author: Ajeet Khurana
Beach Property For Sale
Land Parcels for resort development. Direct beach access, priced to sell Red Sea, Hurghada, Egypt. Red Sea Resorts
Egypt Apartments For Sale
Brand new 1 or 2 bedroom apartments/flats in Red Sea city of Marsa Alam Egypt.Egypt Apartment For Sale
The most rewarding investment strategy would obviously be to bear low risks yet yield high returns. That much is common sense. Good old fashion savings will not give you high returns, and stock market games are not often associated with low risks. Investing in land is one that that comes with both low risks and high returns if you play your cards right and you do not need to be independently wealthy to get into this industry. Small amount of money or large, investing in land has its special charm.
The advantages of investing in property that is not developed are great. Land property is an investment that offers consistent returns that are safer than other investments, and always appreciate in value. Thus, if you invest in land, when and if you decide to sell it, your will always get a higher return on your investment. In many periods of time the returns have far outstripped the returns on the stock market. Stock market and bond investments are currently averaging rates of returns in the 4 to 8 percent range. Land investments on the other hand can offer returns on your cash investment as high as 200 percent. The largest advantage to land investments is the significant return on your investment as land always and only appreciates in value.
Buying property in markets where land stock moves fast is prudent. For example, land investments in Florida and the Carolinas are extremely wise location points to begin land investment. This is considered a hot market because this is the area of the country that retirees are moving to. It is estimated that 50 million people will move to the South within the next two decades. The warm climate and easier lifestyle is appealing to the retired generation and they are buying real estate there at alarming rates. So another strategy would be to buy land where retirees will be moving in the next decade.
Knowing how and when to act with land investments can be done with the aid of a realtor in the area you are interested in. The better the reputation the happier you are. The more the experience the happier you are. Realtors know land the way a banker knows money, and they will always work with you to ensure your dollar is maximized. Now is the time to start thinking about it. If you act smart land investment can be rewarding.
Author: Ajeet Khurana
Beach Property For Sale
Land Parcels for resort development. Direct beach access, priced to sell Red Sea, Hurghada, Egypt. Red Sea Resorts
Egypt Apartments For Sale
Brand new 1 or 2 bedroom apartments/flats in Red Sea city of Marsa Alam Egypt.Egypt Apartment For Sale
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